TESTIMONIALS
I get to work with the most radical humans on the Planet.
They are kind, loving, generous and brave - deeply rooted in purpose + integrity. Our connection is so much more than a client/photographer relationship. We get each other on a soul level, become lifelong friends and share a deep love. To witness their hearts has changed me. I am forever grateful.
WEDDING
MADELYNN + BEN
“Olivia - from the both of our hearts we love you. Having you be our wedding photographer was not even a question. I was even willing to move my wedding date to make it work with you! We admire you personally and professionally and that was very important for us to work with on our big day. You made us laugh, cry, hug and dance throughout the weekend keeping it light and joyous. The time you spent with us capturing the buildup and day off truly made my wedding photos tell a story. Joshua Tree sunset shoot with just Ben and I two days before the big day helped calm our nerves and bring us back to what this chaotic and pressure filled weekend was all about, just us and our love. From the meeting before the wedding to narrowing down what we wanted to express in the photos, to delivering them in a timely manner, working with you was a dream. You exceeded our expectations and we can not thank you enough. You caught the raw emotions and action spiraling around us on our day while focusing your lens on the secret hidden moments that make it so special. Thank you so much.” -Madelynn + Ben
MATERNITY
BETSY
“Working with Olivia is so much more than a photoshoot. She ushered me into a sacred space and I was able to connect with my unborn daughter and with the earth. It felt supernatural, wild, powerful, and true. Having these beautiful photos to commemorate our beautiful time together is just the cherry on top of an experience that I wish for every mother-to-be.
In a world where maternity photos can all start to look the same, Olivia took the time to get to know my heart and what it loves, and carefully constructed our time around those things and those places. Through meditation, she helped me to feel into my daughter's spirit, and the fierceness that motherhood has proven to be. Because of her intentional and soulful approach to our shoot, I have photos that my family and I will treasure throughout generations.
I cannot recommend Olivia Ashton highly enough! If you're like me, having your photo taken while pregnant might be the last thing you feel like doing, but I promise that you will not regret taking this special time for yourself and your child.” -BETSY J.
SACRED SELF LOVE
ISABEL
“My experience being photographed by Olivia was pure magic. She has this innate ability to connect with people; seeing them for exactly who they are and capturing that on camera. I felt so seen, held, and given a space to express myself freely, without judgment and completely enveloped in love. I learned that I really do enjoy being photographed, so long as I feel comfortable to be my free and playful self which I immediately knew I could be around Olivia. Her work captures each individual so well, encapsulating their spirit in photograph, and I was truly emotional when I saw that she had captured me so deeply, like no one ever has before. To be honest, I was nervous at first going into the experience, having no idea what to expect. As soon as we connected, all fear diminished, her energy so open and inviting. We felt like instant friends! Before our session, she asked me to journal some prompt questions and get in touch with my SELF to really see what I was hoping to honor and show up for when it came to our session. I really appreciated that container to get in touch with myself beforehand so I was even more comfortable. Olivia intuitively through talking over the phone, knew that my session should be held at the ocean before I even said it. That was serendipitous magic! Not only that, she also encouraged I create a personal music playlist that connects me to my spirit and soul, which helped me to get into my body and loosen up my mind through the day. I felt confident in a way I haven’t before during our session. The light we witnessed that evening and the light she saw in me was so powerful for me to truly embody my full goddess, as we danced and played together effortlessly in the forest and on the beach. Booking a Sacred Self Love Session with Olivia was one of the best things I decided to do on my spiritual journey and to deepen my connection to my self. I have already recommended her to many of my friends and will absolutely book another session with her in the future.” -ISABEL R.
SACRED SELF LOVE
REBECCA
“My Sacred Self Love session with Olivia is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. In fact, I’d love to repeat the process during different life phases as a way to come back home to myself. The whole experience was so intentional and supportive, from the meditations, to the idea of creating a special playlist, the location, and helping me choose outfits. At first I was a little nervous, and felt almost self indulgent, but within minutes into the session I felt FREEDOM unlike I have felt in a long while. I felt an immediate connection with Olivia, and she was the ultimate hype girl. As the evening went on, I just felt more and more empowered. Olivia made me feel so comfortable, myself, and embodied in my feminine energy. It cracked me open in the most incredible way. I cried tears of joy thinking about it for days afterwards, and this was all before even seeing the photos! Initially I wanted to do the session for something different than a boudoir session for my sweetie as a wedding gift, but man oh man it was so much more than that. The images themselves are so beautiful and special and a reminder of my own beauty inside and out. I created a gorgeous book for my husband to open on our wedding day that he says is so dear to him, and plan to make a book for myself to remind myself of my power whenever I need it. I think every woman would benefit from this amazing experience. Olivia is a true creative genius who holds space for people in a way you don’t see often.” -REBECCA Y
INTENTIONAL BRANDING
SUFJANA
“My experience with Olivia was absolutely exquisite! It was a once in a lifetime combination of the most beautiful energies working together, that of the earth and the sun and the cosmos swirling around in sacred golden hour light, as this queen of a woman orchestrated the most intimate and honoring self love ceremony, all for me. I had always been very shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera. In photography sessions of the past, I would be nervous and tense and constantly questioning if I looked good or was doing it right. Olivia brings such a calm, loving, uplifting presence, making the experience about the moment, about presence, about being. Just being. It was so pleasurable, I forgot all about the camera! Our session was for me a beautiful gift, a rite of passage, an initiation of sorts, a marker, a moment in time that felt divinely aligned and forever part of my soul journey.
Something shifted in me that day, in my confidence as a woman, in my belief in myself and my path. I felt comfortable to let myself be fully seen in my vulnerability and in my power, and from that place Olivia effortlessly created something truly magical! The photos that arrived after were absolutely breathtaking and brought me to tears. They now serve as a gorgeous, loving reminder of the beauty and strength I possess within, as well as a guiding light to draw aligned people into my business and offerings. I am forever grateful for this gift!” -SUFJANA R.
INTENTIONAL BRANDING
NATASHA
“I had the greatest pleasure of experiencing an intentional branding session with Olivia. Being able to receive Olivia’s full breadth of presence and loving attention is medicine in it’s highest form - a rare and precious commodity to be enveloped within. Olivia paints everything she touches with pure intentionality, framed with an exquisite lens in which she sees the world.
Investing in this transformative session was a pivotal point in the evolution of my business. The photoshoot naturally became a ceremony for myself and my Breathwork business as it’s own beautiful entity. Olivia effortlessly dances with the unseen, and caught the truest essence of my work and brought it to life in tangible form through imagery. She has an insane talent for capturing you exactly where you are, while simultaneously drawing you into your highest most embodied version through the alchemical play of being seen and witnessed by her. These photos are an absolute treasure and serve as a remembrance of who I am; living forever within my eternal moodboard :) While also living on my website, and social media to magnetize my most aligned clients. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to weave with Olivia in this way! A TRUE gift. IIf you are seeking a transformative healing session that also doubles as intentional branding photography to capture the nectar of what your heart offers the world. I highly recommend Olivia’s sessions. This is not just a photoshoot… it is a true ceremony to be cherished.” -NATASHA S.
WEDDING
MAUREEN + TRENT
“I was never the kind of person who dreamed of my ideal wedding as a kid. I never had a "dream dress" in mind, and I didn't have a curated pinterest board to lean on, as a guide for my goal aesthetic. I just knew I wanted to marry my best friend, and I wanted the tangible memories that only photographs provide. I found my best friend--ironically years before he became my fiance, or husband. In a whirlwind of love, we were engaged, and after deciding against holding off on exchanging vows until post-covid times, we weren't left with a ton of time for wedding planning. I didn't care about the flowers, or the dress (I found mine the week before our wedding) I had one stipulation, in regard to picking a date--that we find a date that allowed for Olivia to be our photographer. When I look back on our wedding, I wouldn't change a thing. It was an intimate lakeside wedding, in the Cascades, with 20 of our dearest family and friends. My mom, sister, aunt, mothers-in-law, and my closest girlfriends planned every detail; from lodging to food (my mom made everything but our cake!), and I have to say, Olivia was the "fairy godmother" of our wedding. From our first meeting, Olivia made me feel SO at ease, heard, and understood. We didn't want your run-of-the-mill wedding photos; we wanted the vibrance of our love captured in a candid way. We wanted to look back on photos that immortalized the deep authenticity of our love. Olivia, in every sense of the word, nailed that. Now that we've been married for seven months, we still daydream and reflect so warmly on the peace and incredible experiences of our honeymoon, and the joy of having our family and friends present to celebrate our love. The main thing we've continually expressed to one another is how happy we are that Olivia was the person to capture all the little moments that made up our wedding day, and the day leading up to it. We have three daughters, ranging from 2-10, and Olivia was able to capture photos our family will cherish for years. As a mom, I was so impressed with the air of ease and skill she possessed. If you are looking for someone who can "read the room;" look no further. My husband is shy, and doesn't enjoy having his photo taken. Olivia eased his tensions and made him feel comfortable immediately, and the photos speak for themselves. She is the "fly on the wall," embodied. She directed us, at the exact moment either of us were silently pleading for just that, and the rest of the time, she just warmly watched and captured the moments exchanged. We are forever grateful to have hired Olivia, and feel so hugely blessed to have every single photo she captured. We will treasure our wedding photos for years, and we will always circle back to Olivia, for any family photos in the future. There is never enough time or space to express how grateful we are.” -MAUREEN + TRENT
INTENTIONAL BRANDING
FEY
FEY INTENTIONAL BRANDING // “Olivia’s Intentional Branding Sessions are a revolutionary dream to gift yourself from Beyond the Beyond. Fall in love with yourself, your unique beauty and medicine, and see that reflected in her capturing of your authentic essence. This experience is truly life changing and profound!
On the day of shooting my Session with Olivia, I felt as if I had climbed higher towards Spirit and Self Expression than I ever had before. Olivia held space for me to share what the Medicine of Fey Wolf Healing means to me, and in her own divinity was able to channel that into the vision of this shoot that I feel has captured it All.
I was astounded and thrilled, riddled with ecstasy from beginning to end, as I felt her higher vision carrying us in that gentle yet fierce way that led magic into every shot. Olivia created safe and feminine space for me to unleash all that I felt was coming up to be explored. That is some sacred magic, baby!” -FEY W.
SACRED SELF LOVE
JESSICA
"I hold my Sacred Self Love Session very close to my heart. Olivia creates an expansive, love-soaked container like no other photographer I've worked with before... The session was way more than a photoshoot. It was a space for me to design my own healing journey and unfold into it, and Olivia facilitated my unfolding so skillfully and with such ease and generosity. I was craving an opportunity to dance freely, in nature, and be witnessed in all my authentic expression. And that's exactly what we did. She took me out to a stunning spot in the Columbia River Gorge, and we played into the sunset. I danced barefoot to my favorite music.
What made it even more meaningful for me was the fact that I had just left my full time job to go do my heart's work - mindfulness coaching. This shoot was a ceremony of sorts for me, a graceful transition into my new chapter. If you're in a transition of any kind in your life, or if you're simply seeking a space and opportunity to unfold into your deepest self-expression, I strongly recommend embarking this work with Olivia. She gently calls you into your divine highest energy, and invites you to play in your own spirit juice - no judgment, no reigns. Just lots of heart, spaciousness, and potential. I cannot wait for my next session.” -JESSICA L.
SACRED SELF LOVE
GRAYSON
“My Sacred Self Love Session with Olivia was food for my soul. Her energy with me from the first moment was so generous, so nourishing, so full of grace. The way she invited me into presence with myself and with her camera seemed effortless ... this simple presence was revelatory for me, especially considering the broken relationship I’d cultivated to being photographed.
I felt transformed by the session itself, so receiving the actual photos was just like icing on the cake. So far, I’ve mainly chosen to keep them for myself, not out of shame but because I knew we made them for me... Olivia made that clear. Now, almost a year later, I find myself ready to come out of hiding in other areas of my life, and I’m finding these photos are helping me to do this. Thank you for sharing your gift, Olivia ... it is encouraging me to share mine.” -GRAYSON B.
INTENTIONAL BRANDING
CALVIN
“Where do I begin? The two photo sessions I’ve had with Olivia were absolutely the most embodied, comfortable and fruitful I’ve ever experienced. Her warm presence and gentle guidance put me perfectly at ease, allowing me to drop in and feel more calm and confident in my body than I’ve ever felt in front of a camera. And as a result, the images are INCREDIBLE! I typically feel mediocre at best when looking at photos of myself, but through her lens, I truly love the person I see, and want to share him with the world. Olivia is a master space-holder— a deeply kind and loving human in whom I trust with my whole heart to conjure and capture my highest light, because I know she sees it.” - CALVIN P.
GATHERING
HANNAH
“I have been so fortunate to work with Olivia multiple times - each, such a gift and an experience I'll forever treasure. First, with our For Women Who Want To Change The World immersion in Costa Rica, Olivia's keen eye captured the most magical moments without ever feeling intrusive — this is such an art-form! Her Sacred Self Love Sessions were an incredible way to close the experience, for each participant being able to self express authentically and also come away with professional photos for their businesses. Then for Soul Seed Gathering Chapter 2 in Colombia, Olivia was once again able to capture the essence of the experience, remaining sensitive to the indigenous Kogi women, the sacred work taking place, and making all feel comfortable and at ease with her lens.
Olivia is not only a world-class photographer but an incredible light and source of good energy to be around - so much so, that I am so excited I get to work with her again, not only in the capacity as a photographer but as a supportive space holder in our up-coming silent retreat. So grateful to know her and consider her a friend and colleague. She is one of a kind.” -Hannah D
SACRED SELF LOVE
RACHEL
“It’s been an incredible gift to have been showered in Olivia's Ashton's compassionate ever growing creative light since the first time we met, over three years ago. This beloved Woman holds a most beautiful frequency of love and care that she came to Earth to share. When I look closely into the energy of Olivia's lifes work I see time after time that she offers us all a powerful gift to be captured in our authenticity. I have had the personal pleasure to have been in closeness with this beautiful woman in many different ways. I've journeyed with her and her camera within some of the most monumental moments of my life. Olivia has held space to celebrate the growth of my own lifes work timeless amounts. I have seen her artistry touch sisters right before my eyes at our Retreats and in the light of the every day. She is the sweetest Creative with a passion to share into the depths of human and heart connections. I will never forget our Sacred Self Love session at the Colombia River Gorge. This was a powerful time for me as I was laying down many life transitional intentions and she was there to full heartedly capture my experience of merging into the sunset and revealing into the truest shades of my own beauty. Together we opened an experienced something "so much more" then our precious minds could have ever imagined. It was a soulful journey and for me personally it was a lifting of the veil.
I hold all images that this beloved sister has gifted my way as true treasures, they are my touch stones, pure medicine pieces representing the most personal symbols that empower my lifes path of sacred self love.” -RACHEL B.
