Business Details
14 Years
experience
Chicago Family & Wedding Photographer | Ashley Hamm Photography
Ashley Hamm Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio specializing in capturing authentic moments for families, weddings, engagements, seniors, and corporate events. Our approach blends classic and photojournalistic styles to document genuine connections and unique stories. With a focus on candid storytelling, we create an enjoyable experience that puts clients at ease, whether photographing intimate family sessions or large-scale weddings. Based in Arlington Heights, we serve the Chicagoland area including Barrington, Glenview, Evanston, and Winnetka while remaining available for travel.Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to preserving joyful moments through natural light and documentary-style techniques. Clients consistently praise our ability to capture spontaneous emotions and deliver high-resolution images within 2-3 weeks. We offer customized packages ranging from 30-minute mini-sessions to full-day documentary coverage, with printed products and albums available at discounted rates. Our expertise extends to corporate events, headshots, and personal branding sessions, maintaining the same authentic approach for every client interaction.
Services
Family Photography
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Senior Portraits
Corporate Events
Destination Weddings
Personal Branding
Event Photography
Mini Sessions
Print Products
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize in candid documentary-style photography for families and weddings
- Our 20+ years of experience ensures exceptional image quality and client comfort
- We offer customized sessions in-home or at preferred outdoor locations
- We provide fast turnaround with galleries delivered within 2-3 weeks
- We maintain a 5-star reputation with featured reviews on The Knot and Google
What people say
Incredible photos
Professional and great with kids
Amazing eye
Struggle to pick favorites
Photographer for life
Services
Family Photography
Documentary-style family sessions held in-home or at preferred outdoor locations. Sessions include posed and candid shots capturing genuine interactions. Available as full sessions or 30-minute mini-sessions during November. Clients receive 50+ high-resolution digital images with print release rights.
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding documentation including two photographers and engagement session. Packages start at $4,800 with true-to-life editing and high-resolution digital delivery. Offers micro-wedding, elopement, and destination wedding collections with custom-designed heirloom albums available.
Corporate Events
Professional coverage for trade shows, conferences, and award dinners. Services include pre-event consultation and 72-hour gallery delivery. Available in 2-hour minimum increments at $375 per hour with discounted print products and social media content creation options.
Engagement Sessions
60-minute sessions at client's choice of locations with up to two outfit changes. Includes pre-session consultation and online gallery with 75+ edited images. Offers 30-minute mini-sessions within 10 miles of Arlington Heights with discounted print product options.
Senior Portraits
Personalized sessions capturing individual personalities and hobbies. Available as 60-minute standard sessions or 30-minute mini-sessions. Includes location flexibility and themed photography options with high-resolution digital downloads and print release rights.
People
Ashley Hamm
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning documentary-style photographer specializing in family moments and wedding storytelling. With over 20 years experience, Ashley combines classic and photojournalistic techniques to capture authentic connections. A Chicago native based in Arlington Heights since 2012.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style and candid photography, blending classic and photojournalistic approaches to capture authentic moments naturally.
Do you travel for sessions?
We offer on-location photography throughout Chicagoland and are available for destination weddings and events nationwide.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Family and engagement galleries are delivered within 2-3 weeks, while corporate event galleries arrive within 72 hours after the event.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include two photographers, engagement session, true-to-life editing, high-resolution digital files, and print release rights with optional heirloom albums.
Are mini-sessions available?
30-minute mini-sessions are available for family, engagement, and senior photography during November within 10 miles of Arlington Heights.
How do you handle client consultations?
We offer pre-session phone or email consultations for all services to understand client needs and plan the perfect photography experience.
