Ashley Painter Photography LLC

Yes. I offer packages that include a second photographer and if needed, I will hire an assistant. I encourage couples with larger, more complex weddings to book these packages, as it will ensure that there are enough people there to help make the day go smoothly. A second photographer allows for more focus on guest reactions, and time for me to style stunning portraits. An assistant allows for me to be ready at a moment's notice for changes and have an extra set of hands for bridal portraits, styling, and detail shots. It truly takes a team for this!

I am a fully insured and registered business! Proof can be provided upon request for venues and clients who need to see it. I purchase my business licenses yearly based on the locations I am booked for. I am registered with the State of South Carolina as an LLC.

In the extreme event that I cannot photograph for you (death, incapacitated, etc) I have arrangements for my husband to find a replacement photographer. If one cannot be obtained, you'll receive a full refund. The process I go through is to find an associate shooter who has a similar shooting style to me, and then I will edit your portraits and deliver as usual. I am involved with several other photographers who are wonderful at what they do and I can contact them if I need to. The Charleston photographer network is strong, and many are ready to fill in at a moment's notice in these situations.

My turn around time is between 12 and 16 weeks, depending on the current work load. I always provide a sneak peek about half way through. I take time doing my edits because I want to ensure my photos look the absolute best for you. When I edit, I often take a break and come back to the gallery to make sure my tired eyes didn't miss anything!

Gallery sizes depend on several factors. How large, small, or detailed your wedding is; how long I am there; how big your family is; if you have one to two photographers. I will discuss what you should expect during our initial consultation over the phone, when I find out some of these details. On average, expect around 600-800 photographs from your day.

No, I focus only on photography so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. I am always willing to help my clients find a videographer, and I have hopes of adding one to my team in the future to include in my packages. Maybe you will hire the videographer I have been looking for!

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. Photo retouching is done on bride/groom as a complimentary service. Additional retouching requests (for example, family members or guests) will be at an additional cost.

Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame. I will book up to 24 months in advance. If you are a last minute planner don't worry- I will still look at my books and see where I can fit you in.

Yes! It would be impossible to list everything I can photograph for you, so just ask me! I have a list of professional services that I offer to ensure as smooth of a day as possible. I do not list them on my sites to help give myself a competitive edge. Contact me for more info!

Yes. For first responders, military, licensed teachers, and licensed social workers, I offer a 5%discount. This discount is only applicable with a valid ID card/proof of license, and is only valid if it is one of the clients (I.E- Mother of the bride cannot get the discount if she is a first responder and is paying for the wedding- bride or groom must be the one who is a first responder). The discount is not allowed to be combined with any other discount (with the exception of paying with cash and getting that cash discount). You must ask at the time of booking and provide your proof. Cannot be retroactively applied!!

Yes! I have a small drone that is perfect for aeirel shots of your venue and wedding party.