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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.

"Ashley is so talented! We did a mini session with her for some beach photos of me, my husband, and our 1 year old and they turned out so beautiful! She was super sweet and helpful with telling us how to pose/what to do so that everything felt natural and organic. She is also very timely in her responses and getting photos out shortly after the session. Her editing style is timeless and beautiful! Would highly recommend Ashley for any of your photo needs!"

Kelsey H.

"I stumbled on Ashley's work through TikTok and I loved her photography instantly. She was very detailed, kind, responsive, and most of all, accommodated our needs and expectations for the engagement shoot session. She is very much invested in her work because of the time she took to also research where we could take inside photos in busy Seattle and made sure to get all the details right. Her easy-going personality kept us relaxed and comfortable, which was exactly what we needed! The photos are exceptional and I can't wait to share these with our loved ones. 


Adriana F.

"Thank you so much for taking these photos! I am absolutely amazed at how they turned out, I genuinely love them all!! It was so amazing to be able to work with you, you did a fantastic job with everything I appreciate it so so much! I am very excited to be able to share these with my family and my friends and have everyone see them because they are so amazing!"

Kendall H.

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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"OMG THEY'RE SO GOOD."

Savannah B.

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.