Whether you landed on this page to hire a New Orleans family photographer, a newborn photographer or celebrating your child’s sweet milestones, Ashley with Payne & Co. is exclusively dedicated to documenting families & newborns in a way that’s meaningful & intentional. Something worthy of hanging on your walls, living outside of your phone. If you’re looking for a photographer to tell a story that documents your relationship with your family just the way it is or introducing your freshly born baby to your closest people, I'm your person.

Having being a nurse for over a decade, has constantly reminded me of how fleeting life can be. I’ve learned how incredibly important it is to love & be loved. At the end of the day, you could choose any New Orleans family photographer but here at Payne & Co., it has always been deeper than just a picture. I’m here to create something that makes your heart sing. I put so much love into every session from beginning to end. I pour a little bit of myself into each step of the process, so you love your portraits. I look forward to having the opportunity to document this moment in time for you!

I’m a storyteller at heart, always inspired by beautiful light, details & organic moments. Payne & Co. focuses on capturing true emotions to create portraits that last a lifetime. Each session provides a comfortable, fun, & relaxed atmosphere. All sessions are captured documentary-styled with lots of connection + movement.

Along the way, I hope to serve you & your family by making you + yours feel loved, celebrated, & comfortable in front of the camera.

All of my sessions are designed to tell your story. Because of this, no matter which session you book, you can expect a relaxed experience focusing on the quality rather than the quantity of portraits you may receive. Sessions are not constricted to a time limitation but typically last up to 1 hour.

*Newborn session times may vary in length.

The session fee is due at the time of booking. Once paid, your session will be placed on the calendar for the selected date. The remaining balance will be due (7) days prior to your session.

Following the completion of your session, you will be invited to view your hand-edited, high-resolution portraits. You will be able to download your full gallery. For all print products, allow up to 2-4 weeks for delivery.

1.5-2 weeks after your session, your digital portraits are individually hand-edited & made available via a FULL online high-resolution gallery for viewing, ordering prints, & sharing with family & friends.

Your gallery will include a combination of color & B+W portraits.

*Each session includes (3) high-resolution 5x7 fine-art prints, on authentic archival paper with a subtle watercolor texture. B&W portraits will be printed on aged archival paper preserving those delicate details.

No worries mama, you’re in good company! As a toddler mom + former pediatric nurse, I have years of experience with kids of all ages! My sessions are relaxed. Patience is key when capturing kiddos! Though each session is unique, my goal is to bring a sense of joy, playfulness, & authenticity each time.

Payne & Co. provides a sweet + playful atmosphere for each session. As a mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to find a photographer that can not only take beautiful portraits but also embodies the patience it requires when capturing kiddos. I’m honored to capture your family, just the way it is in this very moment.

Payne & Co. is here for all of the wonderful, silly, & sweet parts of your kiddos that you love so much! So come relaxed + ready to have fun.

Check out my blog post with tips on how to prepare your toddler here.

It’s really is up to you! Your newborn can be captured at a few days old or 6 weeks old, it's whatever you are comfortable with. Some parents love photographing the newness of a brand new baby, while others would rather get home from the hospital & have a couple of weeks to rest. Sessions take place in-home or outdoors! Whatever is best for you + your family!

As a former pediatric nurse, I'm a big believer in bringing honor to life's sweetest moments by documenting them with intention & care.

Absolutely! Homes are the essence of family that hold so much beauty + memories for us all. I love documenting the heart + soul of what in-home sessions provide.

For the perfect balance, I recommend scheduling your maternity portraits between 28-34 weeks, when your beautiful baby bump is proudly showing, but you’re still feeling relatively comfortable. This way, you can cherish those stunning maternity photos without any unnecessary discomfort or exhaustion. Don’t hesitate to openly communicate with me about your desires and preferences, for a successful maternity photography session.

Yes! You can purchase your high-resolution digital prints & additional keepsakes through your private online gallery. Your investment varies based on the products desired. All prints & keepsakes will be delivered straight to your home!

We will work together to find another session date, if necessary!

As a New Orleans family photographer, I’m honored to capture families in the surrounding areas, including Chalmette, Metairie, Kenner & beyond. Let’s chat about your family session!