Artsy Otter Photography

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Ashley.

 I am a photographer based in Western New York.

About Me

I offer photography services for a variety of occasions, including: pets , families, couples, seniors, engagements, weddings, elopements, maternity, newborn and special events.

I also offer affordable end of life sessions for your fur babies.  

 If you need someone to transform your special moments into an eternal memory, I’m your girl! Sessions are conducted using natural lighting at the location of your choice!  

When I am not clicking camera buttons and telling your dog he’s “the goodest boy!”, you can find me working as a pediatric occupational therapist (don’t worry-no one else knows what that is either), walking up a mountain- slowly but surely, feeding mealworms to my bearded dragon, asking my cat to get off my keyboard so I can edit your photos, or eating a salad after downing a bag of chips while binging the latest Netflix series.

I grew up on a small farm, in an even smaller town, on the outskirts of WNY’s Enchanted Mountains in Cattaraugus County. I have fond memories watching my mom and aunt run a portrait studio out of our garage. Watching and learning from a “safe distance” (I was super shy), I soon developed an eye for composition and design. Of course, as an eight year old, the only career I imagined was working with animals as a marine biologist! Little did I know, there would be far greater plans for my life. After tragedy struck my family in late 2021, I decided I wanted to do more in life than work a traditional 9-5 job. I realize how important it is to capture every moment, no matter how big or small. I want to help other families capture those moments as well. 

My mission is to follow in my mom’s footsteps as a professional photographer, making bonds that last a lifetime with each of my clients. 

My Goal

As your new personal camera buddy, my goal is to work closely with you and your family to create a timeless memory. A day for you to look back on with a huge smile on your face.  With everything happening in our world, we can all use a little more happiness- and I am more than happy to oblige.

I look forward to meeting you and working with your family- including any feathered, scaled, or fur-children you have! Whether they sleep in a crate, on your keyboard, in a terrarium/cage, at the foot of the bed, or in your barn, they are all considered family and deserve their special place on the fridge next to your children’s school pictures.