Planning my own wedding changed me in ways I didn’t expect, not just as a person, but as a wedding photographer. I went into the planning process thinking I had it all figured out. After all, I photograph weddings for a living. I know timelines, vendor communication, and how important photography is on a wedding […]
Planning my own wedding changed me in ways I didn’t expect, not just as a person, but as a wedding photographer. I went into the planning process thinking I had it all figured out. After all, I photograph weddings for a living. I know timelines, vendor communication, and how important photography is on a wedding […]


Manassas, Virginia Wedding Photographer There’s something undeniably special about a winter wedding—the quiet stillness, the crisp air, and the way every moment feels a little more intentional. Kerry and Michael’s January winter wedding at Sweeney Barn in Manassas, Virginia embodied all of that and more. From the very beginning of the day, it was clear […]

Every year, winter arrives with a noticeable shift. The inbox quiets down, weekends open up, and the pace that once felt nonstop suddenly slows. For photographers, like me, coming off a packed fall season, that change can feel unsettling at first. We’re so used to measuring productivity by how busy we are—but the slow season […]
Purpose Behind Westbound Women While it is baffling it has taken this long to debrief all things Westbound Women, it was finally time. The wild idea to create and host a western photography content day in Virginia became reality last August. This event was built with women in the western and agricultural community in mind […]


Ashlyn Clemmer Photography didn’t come from a desire to build a brand. There is much more meaning and story behind the camera of Ashlyn Clemmer Photography.It came from a life shaped by faith, family, an appreciation for God’s creation, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments. I grew up in a place where hard work […]