Wedding photography: Ashley and her second shooter did wonderful! My husband and I were definitely camera shy for the engagement photos and she knew how to handle it and get us out of our comfort zone. We were less camera shy for the wedding but didn't know how to pose on the wedding day and she (and her partner) did fantastic! They handled our wedding party and family members with ease and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!
Lilly B.
5.0
Ashley was easy to coordinate with, kept us up to date with everything, had questionnaires to help us figure out what pictures we wanted, and was pure PERFECTION. Her photos are AMAZING and she helped us navigate a very rainy wedding at an outdoor ceremony making sure we got as many of the pictures we requested as possible. Ashley is a genuinely great person and super easy to be around. I truly can't say enough positive things about our experience - book her and I promise you'll never have any regrets.
Ellen M.
5.0
About this vendor
Ashley Craddock
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
I’m Ashley, the photographer behind Ashley Craddock Photography, based in Winston-Salem, NC, and serving couples throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and beyond.
I’ve been photographing weddings since 2013, and weddings have been my passion ever since. My approach blends authentic documentary storytelling with natural, timeless portraits. I want you to have the beautifully posed images you’ll frame, but also the in-between moments you didn’t even realize were happening—the happy tears, laughter, nervous excitement, little details, and the people who made your day special.
My editing style is true-to-color and timeless, so your photos look like your wedding day—not a trend that will feel dated years from now. I focus on capturing genuine emotion while helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Most importantly, I want your photography experience to feel relaxed and stress-free. From helping with your timeline and family photos to capturing the moments that unfold naturally, I’m there to guide you when you need it and step back when you don’t.
Your wedding day goes by incredibly fast. My goal is to create photographs that bring you right back to how it felt—not just what it looked like.
I’d love to hear about your plans and be part of your day!
Woman-owned Business
13+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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The photographer was professional, personable, and skilled with camera‑shy couples, guiding poses for engagement and wedding portraits. She coordinated smoothly (even virtually), handled rain and large groups, and blended into the day while capturing beautiful photos. Highly recommended.
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Rose A
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5.0
Ashley wa absolutely amazing, As a photographer and such a nice and sweet person. She made my day smooth and easy with no worries and no stress. She got it all right! I love her a...
nd will use her again for other photos! My photos came out absolutely amazing and extremely beautiful! She did everything just perfect
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Rose!! It was a pleasure meeting you guys! I can't wait to see what the future h...
olds!
Lilly B
5.0
Wedding photography: Ashley and her second shooter did wonderful! My husband and I were definitely camera shy for the engagement photos and she knew how to handle it and get us out...
of our comfort zone. We were less camera shy for the wedding but didn't know how to pose on the wedding day and she (and her partner) did fantastic! They handled our wedding party and family members with ease and everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!
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Ellen M
5.0
Ashley was easy to coordinate with, kept us up to date with everything, had questionnaires to help us figure out what pictures we wanted, and was pure PERFECTION. Her photos are AM...
AZING and she helped us navigate a very rainy wedding at an outdoor ceremony making sure we got as many of the pictures we requested as possible. Ashley is a genuinely great person and super easy to be around. I truly can't say enough positive things about our experience - book her and I promise you'll never have any regrets.
Melissa M
5.0
We cannot recommend Ashley enough. She made the entire process of planning through the day of our wedding worry free. We live within a couple hours of Ashley, but our busy schedu...
les kept us from being able to meet before the wedding in person. She was the perfect choice for planning everything virtually. On the day of the wedding, she blended into the event seamlessly while taking charge to make sure she got the shots we had discussed, and each shot turned out perfect. We are thrilled with our choice and Ashley’s work and recommend everyone reach out to Ashley for your photography needs.
Jacqueline D
5.0
We can’t recommend Ashley enough! She was absolutely incredible, capturing both our engagement and wedding day photos. She meticulously prepared poses for us and truly dedicated he...
r time to making our wedding day special, capturing all the precious moments beautifully.
Ryley L
5.0
Ashley was absolutely amazing in every step from our engagement to our wedding day. She made our engagement photos, bridal portraits, and wedding photos come to life. I could not h...
ave asked for a better photographer for our special day. Without Ashley, our wedding day would not have flowed as smoothly as it did.
Carlene B
5.0
Ashley was wonderful! Her work was amazing and she was so easy to work with. Everything was so organized and she got a shot of everything I wanted. I highly recommend her for any o...
f you photography needs.
Kristen B
5.0
Such an amazing photographer to work with! Ashley made the whole process super fun and easy; we never felt awkward or staged! We are super excited to see the final product!
Ashley B
5.0
Ashley was so easy to work with and very knowledgeable about photography. She returned wonderfully edited photos that captured our wedding day so beautifully. Highly recommend!
Taylor V
5.0
I found Ashley through The Meadows at Walnut Cove. They had a few photographers to choose from and I decided I liked Ashley's style best. She was very easy to communicate with and ...
responded to emails typically within a day. When I decided to book with her, she sent over a questionnaire and shot list to make sure no details were left out. My now husband, hates taking pictures but he enjoyed this just as much as I did. Ashley and her assistant Sam kept things smooth, got all the photos we wanted, and were very accommodating with an unexpected family change.
anonymous u
5.0
Ashley was amazing! She really listened to what my husband and I wanted. She was very professional, on time and quick to respond. I would highly recommend her! I am in LOVE with ho...
w my photos turned out!
Tybee T
5.0
We hired Ashley and Sam to do our wedding photography and they absolutely did not disappoint. Ashley was flexible and kind from the beginning working with my budget and schedule, m...
eeting virtual and in person. Not to mention the gorgeous photos, recommend hiring her for your big day 10/10! Thank you again Ashley!
Hunter E
5.0
Ashley was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was great with our pronouns (we both use they/them), and she was both open to our own poses, and great at suggesting poses for us....
Fantastic!
Sara L
4.0
Ashley and team photographed my wedding! The pictures are lovely and plentiful. The price was right. I wish I had a few more photos of my bridesmaid and me together, but overall, i...
t was a good experience.
Jared G
5.0
Ashley has been amazing and the photos are gorgeous. We used her for our Engagement Session and loved her photos and energy so much that we hired her for the wedding. Ashley is pro...
fessional, courteous, and responds in a timely manner. We can't wait to have her at our wedding next year.
Stephany L
5.0
Ashley helped us capture so many special moments on our wedding day in Raleigh, NC. She and her team were a lot of fun to work with, which made the day go very smoothly. Caring an...
d creative, they brought a fun, in the moment photography style to capture the emotional moments. The pictures are amazing and their attention to detail came through in each shot. We couldn’t be happier with her work!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you so much Stephany!
Lydia A
5.0
Ashley is an amazing photographer! Ashley did both my engagement photos and wedding photos, both of which turned out absolutely amazing! She is extremely professional, creative, an...
d is a joy to work with. Her photos captured the mood, feeling, and story of our special day. Her response time is extremely fast, editing quality is beautiful, and her creativity definitely shines through in the pictures she takes. I would absolutely recommend Ashley Craddock Photography for your photography needs!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you so much Lydia! anytime you need me I will happily go down to FL to work with you...
guys!
Alice G
5.0
Absolutely loved working with Ashley. She did my engagement and wedding photos. She is very personable, on time, and worth every penny!! Am planning on using her in the future.
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Alice! Ever session with you guys is so much fun!
Kelly B
5.0
Ashley was such an asset to have on our big day! She really let us do our own thing, be ourselves, and really let our love and personalities shine through in our photos! As well as...
had beautiful photo ideas of her own that came out magnificent! Would highly recommend having her as your wedding photographer she was a pleasure to work with!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Kelly!!
Mara L
5.0
Ashley was amazing all through out the process. She was always ahead of the game getting information to me or from me she needed. I absolutely love my engagement and wedding photos...
! It was even raining on my wedding day and we still got great pictures with an umbrella she brought!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Mara! My favorite rainy day and cake photos came from your wedding!!
Brittney G
5.0
Ashley was great. She got some awesome shots for our wedding and was a pleasure to work with!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thanks Brittney!!
Yasmine S
5.0
Ashley and Kelci were AWESOME! Ashley was a great communicator from start to finish, who gave me tons of ideas for wedding pictures I might want and had a plan for the day of. They...
were completely professional and fun! And the pictures are so so beautiful. I couldn’t have picked a better photographer for our wedding!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Yasmine!! you guys were so fun to work with!
Samantha F
5.0
Ashley took the time to make sure that our experience was personalized to what we wanted and not something generic.
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Samantha! I loved that we were able to work in your love for the outdoors in our...
canoe photos on the pond! so unique!
Amber L
5.0
Ashley was absolutely perfect and made the experience smooth from beginning to end! My first contact with her eased so much of my stress because she gave me all the info I needed a...
nd made sure she knew exactly what I wanted on my big day. Very friendly, professional and you can tell she really loves what she does! Our pictures came back quick and they were beyond my expectations! Highly highly recommend!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Amber! It was so great meeting you guys! I had so much fun! I think your mom add...
ing the horse and carriage was the perfect touch!
Amy R
5.0
Ashley was very professional but also approachable and fun. She had many ideas for shots she wanted and listened to our ideas as well. The pictures came out phenomenally! And there...
were over 1000 taken. She was present but it never felt like she was intruding or in the way. I would book her again 100%! Her photos made my day so much more special and they turned out beyond my expectations. So thankful for her great job!
Response from Ashley Craddock Photography
Thank you Amy! It was so great meeting you! I hope to work with you and Donnie in the futu...