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Nostalgic wedding photography for the wildly-in-love in michigan (and beyond).

                        capturing the full story, so you can                   the Small Moments

                        capturing the full story, so you can
The                 
Small Moments

Remember

Authentically

connection

not just a beautiful ceremony.

This is about

Those quiet hand squeezes under the table...

these are the moments that shape your story

The way you look at each other from across the room.

These Are the memories you’ll carry into your marriage

 the small, ordinary, beautiful things that make your love yours.

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small
beautiful

That’s what courageous love is here to honour.

Not just the romance, but the human connection. I work gently and intentionally to capture what’s felt, so that you can look back and see every emotion and moment that was lived.

How we bring your story to life

 I’m Ashlyn,

the artist behind Courageous in Love Photography.

Hey lovers

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably taking a nature walk or sipping on a fizzy drink. I believe the best stories aren’t scripted, they’re felt. That’s why I focus on the heartfelt moments that you get to look back on for years to come.

Truth be told, I get so excited when it comes to a good love story. I believe that we get to love because Christ loved us first. Taking photos reminds me of how connected we are and how valuable the human experience is.


Through Courageous in Love Photography, I want to give you a visual love letter full of your moments just as they were lived.

Alongside my creative crew we show up to moments with authenticity & a skilled eye. It’s an honour to witness a beautiful story between two people head-over-heels for each other.

You can expect a safe place to be yourself, a lot of laughter… and maybe a few “this is so slay”

Meet your future third wheel

Abigail & Jeremy

The Kraals

The Newcombs

We were absolutely obsessed with our engagement session photos and she made us feel so comfortable and at ease and the pictures turned out even better than my inspo photos I found on Pinterest! Fast forward to our wedding a few months later, she was incredibly helpful, vigilant, and organized all while cracking jokes which made everyone feel so comfortable as she was posing them. She even went above and beyond and helped me with a dress malfunction! Her turnaround for photos was very swift and just like our engagement session, we were obsessed and in awe with the results. She is truly so talented with the way she is able to capture love on camera and the way she edits is so classy, dreamy, and timeless. I will forever recommend her to everyone I know and would book her again in a heartbeat!

“Ashlyn is absolutely phenomenal at what she does! 

Elena & Tanner Kraal

"My boyfriend and I recently bought our first home and had an empty house photoshoot with Ashlyn. WOW is all we can say. The pictures are SPECTACULAR and even more amazing than we could have ever imagined. Ashlyn is so great to work with. She made us and our pup feel so comfortable and the entire time we were all laughing. We HIGHLY recommend her as your photographer."

“WOW is all we can say" 

Bayroni Lopez

"AWH ASHLYN. These photos are incredible we love them so much. I'm so excited and teary thinking about how beautiful the wedding photos will be. Thank you for being so amazing and making us feel so comfortable during the shoot. You rock !!! Now I have to pick favorites which is impossible because c I love them ALLLL. Thank you thank you thank you !!!!

“These photos are incredible we love them so much." 

Carlee & Brett

Ashlyn did such an amazing job with our engagement photos. They look so natural and organic. She truly captured our personalities. Her editing style is so beautiful. She was so great to work with !! We can't wait for her to capture our wedding!

"Ashlyn truly captured our personalities"

Emma Marin

What you can expect

from Courageous in Love Photography

What you can expect

from Courageous in Love Photography

sacred love stories

I believe every love story is a glimpse of something divine, a reflection of the grace and goodness we were created for. Each wedding day is sacred in its own way: laughter mingling with tears, promises whispered, hearts choosing one another again and again.

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Real Candid Moments

My heart is drawn to the in-between moments. The soft glances, the quiet prayers, the way joy overflows when words fall short. I aim to capture the real beauty of your day. The kind that can’t be staged, only felt. Because love isn’t perfect, but it’s always worth remembering exactly as it is.

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Faithful Storytelling

My faith shapes how I approach every couple and every story. To me, photography is an act of care. It’s a way to honor your connection and serve you with joy, gentleness, and purpose. Every human connection is sacred, and every love story deserves to be seen in its truest, most radiant light.

Let’s Create Something Beautiful

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bringing your story to life.

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If you’re looking for a photographer who sees the beauty in every quiet glance and honest laugh, you’re in the right place.

bringing your story to life