I'm a branding photographer by trade, but I love sharing
other pieces of my life with you here!  Here's a little about me...

ABOUT ME

BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

CROWNED FOR ASHES

FL LOCAL FAVES

STUFF I LOVE

FOR CREATIVES & BUSINESSES

hi friend!! welcome!!

I love to help really busy creative women share the heart behind their brand & step out of the social media overwhelm by creating images that communicate their brand message & personality.
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branding
photographer

I've been a military spouse, a caregiver, and now I'm a widow.  Chris & I always wanted to use our story to help veteran couples & dreamt of starting a non-profit. When he passed away, I took the leap, started it & expanded the mission to also serve young widows.

crowned
for ashes

I love helping other businesses & creative women hone their craft and develop their brand & marketing strategies.  Check out the latest guides, tutorials & classes on the blog & in the shop.  I hope my tips, tricks & presets give you back precious time for things you love!

photography
& business TIPS

I started my Instagram & blog in 2010 to share my wedding photography business, but these platforms have changed over the years into a place where I love to share my favorite things like products I'm loving, fun finds & pieces of my life.

stuff i love

Check out some of my fave things to do, see, wear, and eat while at Disney over on Instagram story highlights, including the EPCOT festivals + RunDisney.

ALL DAY
I DREAM
OF DISNEY

I love sharing my favorite shops, eats, and beaches on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast + my daily adventures.

And coming soon, you can find my fave salty prints over in the [ SHOP ]

local faves on
the emerald coast

in choosing joy, regardless of circumstances.
in celebrating your journey... every crazy,
wonderful, colorful, whimsical, spirited,
ugly, painful & unexpected minute of it.
in linking arms with others & sharing our stories.

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about my favorite devotionals and Bible studies and also what all the colorful markings are on my Bible pages and where to start if you want to read the Bible. I thought that was a perfect opportunity to share with you a peek behind the scenes at […]

Taking Bible Study Notes

Morning Quiet Time : behind the scenes

Hey friends!!  7 years as a full-time wedding photographer taught me the importance of blogging, but it’s been a while since I’ve lived in the world, so the blog went by the wayside.  July feels like the perfect time to start fresh on a new platform and with some of my fave things.  Scroll up […]

starting fresh :: the blog is back!!

@XOASHLEYVICTORIA

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