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Hi — I’m Ashley Salem, a Seattle-based photographer

and founder of Shots By Salem.

I specialize in couples, weddings, seniors, and lifestyle photography. I tell authentic, visual stories that highlight personality, emotion, and connection.

Bride and groom embracing on sandy desert dunes at golden sunset, bride in elegant white mermaid gown.

Versatile storytelling, one portfolio.

Documentary storytelling, authentically yours.

Casual fashion photo of someone wearing denim overalls and white top against minimal white background, standing barefoot.

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Photographer reviewing black and white prints on floor with DSLR camera and laptop, wearing denim jacket and gold bracelet.

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Couple enjoying a romantic picnic on a blanket in a lush green park, sharing food and smiling together.
Woman in white top leans affectionately on a palomino horse grazing on a mountain meadow under a clear sky.
Black and white full-length portrait of a woman in black outfit posing gracefully against a white background.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment by a white brick wall, bride holding red floral bouquet in wedding attire.
Young redhead woman lying on white floor holding camera surrounded by spread out colorful printed photographs.
Young baseball pitcher in uniform sits among teal stadium seats holding a glove at an empty ballpark.
Close-up of a woman's hand wearing a diamond engagement ring and gold band, resting on a man's freckled arm.
Six women in white dresses celebrate in a green field, popping champagne bottles outdoors.
Couple embracing at sunset in desert sand dunes, bride in white lace off-shoulder gown, golden backlight.
Woman in pink dress walking through golden field at sunset with tall evergreen trees in background.
Elegant woman in black lace dress performing a graceful dance pose against a gray wall in black and white photo.
Two hands toasting with a 4Good hard seltzer can and an Anchorhead beer glass at a wedding rehearsal dinner.
Two women in matching cream outfits pose on a beige velvet sofa in a minimalist studio setting.
Couple posing together at The Night Before wedding rehearsal dinner, black and white photo.