I have been a professional Columbus maternity, newborn, and family photographer for over 8 years. I reside in Lewis Center with my husband and two kids. My journey into photography first started as a child in 4H, where I learned to look at photos in a different way. After that, I took some film courses in high school and worked as the sports photographer during college. From there, it was a matter of coursework, enthusiasm, education, and lots of practice. I have been able to train with some of the best newborn photographers in the world and have been published in several magazines. And now I get to be on the other side, as I educate other photographers in the area of newborns.
It is so rewarding meeting new parents and working with babies. Those days of raising my own newborns were so fleeting, no matter how many people told me to cherish it. It was gone in the blink of an eye and it was my favorite stage. Getting to photograph new babies takes me right back and fills me with joy.
I am honored you are considering me for your family photographer. Please know that I take care of my clients and want you to absolutely love your photos. It is important to me that when you look around your home at your images, you will be filled with love and gratefulness. Thank you for trusting me in this process! Now don't be shy, say hello!
Columbus, OH Maternity, Newborn & Child Photographer
I'm STACEY :)
am so excited you're here! I'm Stacey, the one behind the lens. I love animals, babies, reruns of Friends. and being creative with my hands! I like to stay healthy, but hate exercising so you will find me on a long hike before using my Peloton.
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THE STUDIO
I do all of my work out of my commercial space in Columbus, Ohio. The studio is conveniently located right of Polaris Parkway. It is stocked full of props, maternity dresses, baby wraps, accessories, and backdrops. I even provide extra diapers, snacks, and drinks for you! There really isn't much you need to bring with you for a session!
A snapshot into my life
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These two right here! They are the reason I work so hard. At my core I am a wife and mother. I am in the midst of a great balancing act while working and supporting my young family. I enjoy being involved in the lives of my boys; attending swim lessons, volunteering in the classroom, doing projects, and just hanging out as a family. I am very thankful for a career that allows me the time to be with them. Thomas is my oldest. He is sensitive, smart, and curious about all things science. Matthew is my youngest and loves to please his teachers. He is a determined little guy and isn't one to give up easily!
My growing boys
MY BOYS
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I wouldn't be where I am today without my husband, John. When we met, it was a whirlwind romance and we were inseparable. The only challenge was the number of dogs we had to care for between our two homes. Living an hour apart meant lots of car rides for the pups. We got married the year after we met and became a blended family of four dogs! Since those early days we are down to two dogs and one cat, but have added two sons to the mix. John is a very hard worker, but also likes to joke around. He has trained the boys how to trick Mom!
MY LOVE
HUBBY
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Family vacations have become one of my absolute favorite things! We don't travel often, but do love to plan a yearly vacation. John and I honeymooned in St. Kitts and babymooned in Maui. After kids came along, the vacations changed a bit, but fun nonetheless. Some of our favorite memories are from the days at train museums and Thomas Land in Massachusetts. When my oldest was born we started collecting Disney gifts cards and finally got to cash them in when the boys were 4 and 6. We had the best experience at Disney World and I am so glad we got it in before COVID hit. John and I would love to go back to St. Kitts for our 10 year anniversary that's coming up.
My FAMILY
TRAVEL
Stacey is simply AMAZING !!! We were more than happy to work with Stacey for our maternity and Newborn photoshoot! She was very professional and listened to everything we requested for both the shoots and made us feel totally comfortable during the entire process. We requested for an outdoor session with snow and Stacey made it possible during our maternity shoot and she was all to it without any hesitation to be out there in the cold weather. output was more than what we expected. Stacey did an amazing job on our daughter's newborn photo session as well !!! She was fairly fussy that day, but Stacey managed to get beautiful pictures of her despite this. We loved the detailed shots she captured of our little one's features, like her hair, skin folds, and tiny feet. She was also very much flexible and patient with us for the album photo selection and the deliverables were outstanding !!! We would have made a bad choice if we have chosen anyone else other than Stacey. So, I do highly recommend her and you won’t be disappointed at all. Thank you again for your magic, Stacey
Newborn session
Bunny and Peri
This is our second time doing newborn photos with Stacey. The experience both times have been wonderful and relaxing. The studio is private and comfortable, you can tell great care goes into the planning and execution of the sessions.
Newborn family
Chris and Katie
Stacey was so great to work with! She was so patient and understanding with our fussy newborn baby and still managed to get amazing shots! We love our final product! She also was extremely fast with getting our pictures edited and uploaded!
Newborn session
Whitney
We had a great experience with Stacey Ash Photography. Stacey is both a professional and a wonderful person. She has responded quickly to emails, texts, and phone calls. She also makes certain that I have the colors and location that I desire. She took stunning photos of my maternity shoot. She has a fantastic wardrobe, and I believe she has excellent color and dress sense. The resulting images from the maternity shoot are breathtaking. She was so gentle and kind to me and my newborn. She created a very comfortable environment for the newborn and took really incredible pictures with various themes. Even her assistant was very supportive and helpful. We are overjoyed that we chose Stacey. We highly recommend her. She is very creative!
MATERNITY Session
Smita
So wonderful with our newborn! Felt comfortable and confident letting her handle our baby. Gorgeous photos!
NEWBORN Session
Jess
Our experience with Stacey was wonderful. She was patient, professional, friendly, and made us feel so comfortable as first time parents. She and her assistant explained everything they would do and provided all essentials to have a preemie newborn for the shoot. I could tell they really cared for him and made sure his safety came first. We got really great photos of all the poses we wanted and she always asked for our opinion! We couldn’t have been happier with our family and individual photos of our son! I’d recommend Stacey to everyone!!
NEWBORN Family Session
Ming, Oliver, & Elliott
Stacey was so awesome to work with! We ended up purchasing extra photos because we couldn't choose, they were all so amazing! Our 14 month old is terrible to try and get professional photos and she got some great smiles out of him and even the serious shots were so beautiful! Her studio is comfortable and easy to locate! I would absolutely recommend her for any photo needs!
ChILD & Family Session
The Bowers Family
Stacey is amazing photographer. She has a passion for what she does and it shows in her work! We're looking forward to working with her again.
ONE YEAR OLD Session
Jennifer
Stacey was so great to work with! She was so patient and understanding with our fussy newborn baby and still managed to get amazing shots! We love our final product! She also was extremely fast with getting our pictures edited and uploaded!
CHILD MILESTONE Session
Kristy
Stacey is wonderful! She is incredibly patient with us and our little one. I had special requests and she offered several options to make sure I was happy. She had props to help our little stay focused! It was easy and fun and our photos were stunning! Thanks Stacey!
NEWBORN Family Session
Jamie
WOW! Stacey is really a very good professional photographer and her photo studio is literally a magic space. It has everything you need-- lighting, steamer, clothing rack, hangers etc. Stacey is extremely talented and hands on taking photos of newborns. She makes it a seamless, fun and creative atmosphere. 10/10 will be booking for all of my future shoots.
NEWBORN Family Session
Mitesh
Stacey was so great to work with! She was so patient and understanding with our fussy newborn baby and still managed to get amazing shots! We love our final product! She also was extremely fast with getting our pictures edited and uploaded!
NEWBORN Family Session
Jessica
Stacey is simply great! She is easy to communicate with, always responds promptly. And she has magic working with kids. My toddler is a little shy with strangers. But Stacey got her engaged quickly. At that night, my daughter told me "taking pictures with Stacey is so fun, mommy"!!! And we love the outcome which is 100% what we wanted!
Family Session
Nilly
Stacey is a talented photographer who makes every newborn session a joyful experience! Handing your little one over to someone else can be scary, but Stacey has such a calming and reassuring presence, there is no doubt that your baby will be in good hands! She pays attention to all the details, and works ceaselessly to get the perfect shot. She's full of unique ideas, so each newborn session is different and personalized! She offers a variety of packages to meet your needs and budget. I look forward to using Stacey for all my baby pictures to come!
STYLED NEWBORN Session
Casey & Kathleen
We had a great experience with Stacey. She did such an incredible job! She is very creative. She accommodated our request and was able to come up with a great set up, exactly what we were envisioning for our newborn photoshoot. She was so well prepared that we were able to relax the whole time we were there and she kept our little one completely content and comfortable. I highly recommend Stacey!
NEWBORN Session
Rucha, Pankaj, & Reyanch
You Deserve the best
If you are looking for a photographer to make your session unique and personalized to your life and style, you are in the right place! This is such a special time and you deserve high quality images and products that will last a lifetime. Invest in your memories! Have a look atound at some of my work!
