Intention over trends

Depth over perfection

Intention
Portrait of Ashley McKee, a Montrose wedding photographer, featured on her homepage with a warm, professional smile.

montrose + Western colorado wedding photographer

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That’s usually when the good stuff shows up.

I’ve learned that the little things are usually the big things.

Not the perfectly planned moments —
the ones that just happen while everyone’s busy being themselves.

That’s the part I’m always watching for.

Ashley was the best photographer I could ever want for my wedding!! She not only took amazing pictures but also helped my sanity a lot! She went above and beyond what a good photographer would do! 10/10 recommend to anyone getting married!

-madelyn christensen

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Ashley did our maternity photos and we could not be happier with our pictures. They will forever be treasured. Ashley’s work and editing is so beautiful and full of life. What I loved the most about our experience, however, is that she made it so comfortable while still being fun and captured all those special moments.

-laressia easterling

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Comfort changes everything.


When you’re laughing, moving, and not thinking about the camera at all—
that’s when the photos feel like you

"Ashley was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! She was patient, kind, and so efficient!!! Our preview was delivered next day & we couldn’t be more thankful we found her to capture our family! We will definitely be using her again on our next adventure out to CO!"

- emily mccord

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

"Excellent service, great to work with, the best quality of pictures! Overall I am totally satisfied with Ashley!! She is very professional and will make the best out of your photo shoot! Thanks for all The amazing pictures that you have captured for our Maternity shots, newborn pictures, and Emmalyn’s one year photos!! We will see you again next year for more family photos!!! Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!! Amazing Photographer!!!!"

-shannon hill

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

Ashley did an amazing job on our wedding photos, I highly recommend!! I will use her again on special occasions they are perfect!

-Nicole Millet

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

Ashley was the absolute best! She showed up early to our wedding, was extremely friendly and was a huge help in keeping things organized. Her and her assistant kept things on track, helped corral family members when it was time for group and family photos. She did an absolutely amazing job and my wife and I couldn't have been happier with her and the job she did. Highly reccomend, wouldn't look anywhere else once youve found Ashley! Thanks, Ashley!

- sven wiedimann

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

"Ashley was the most positive and amazing person to have shoot my friends wedding. I was a bridesmaid and Ashley was with us the entire day making everyone feel beautiful, special and energized. Would highly recommend if you need a photographer!"

- kristen stazzone

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

Ashley was a blast to work with and had us comfy and laughing our whole session. She made everything so easy and I would love to book her again!

- emily merrick

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

She was great! & so was her assistant. Never met her before, as we hired her from out of state, but made us feel at ease right away. Super friendly & bubbly. She got our preview pics to us in less than 3 days & they turned out amazing! Can't wait to see the rest. Thanks Ashley!

-sonja pherigo

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Crystal Lake on top of Red Mountain Pass- Ouray Colorado couple looking at each other sweetly

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