Get to know the photographer
Family & Lifestyle Portraits
Hi, I’m Ashton, the photographer behind Ashton Camargo Photography.
I’m a proud Marine Corps wife and mom of four, so I truly understand how busy and unpredictable life can be—especially when it comes to getting everyone together for photos. I know firsthand how stressful family sessions can feel, which is exactly why I’ve built my business around providing a calm, stress-free experience.
My approach to photography is a blend of gently guided posing and candid moments. I’ll help you feel comfortable and confident while allowing real connection, laughter, and emotion to unfold naturally. There’s no pressure for perfection here—just space to be yourselves.
When I’m not behind the camera, I love being outside and spending time with my kids, enjoying all the simple moments life has to offer. Those same values—connection, joy, and togetherness—guide the way I photograph families.
Based in Virginia Beach, I specialize in family, couples, and maternity photography, and I’m honored to document love stories, growing families, and the beautiful chaos of everyday life. My goal is to create timeless images that feel authentic to you and will be cherished for years to come.
Parenthood is filled with irreplaceable moments that can slip away with time. I’m here to help you capture and keep them vivid.
Motherhood is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Being a mom of four amazing kids has taught me patience, joy, and the beauty of the everyday moments we so often overlook. From the chaos of mornings to quiet snuggles at bedtime, every day is filled with love, laughter, and learning.
Motherhood has shown me how precious connection is—the tiny gestures, the shared smiles, the giggles that make your heart full. It has shaped how I see the world and how I capture it through my photography. I love helping families feel those same emotions in front of the camera, so they can remember not just what they looked like, but what it felt like to be together in that moment.
It’s not always perfect—there are messy, challenging, and unpredictable days—but that’s part of what makes it so beautiful. Motherhood has made me more grateful, more present, and more aware of how fleeting and meaningful these seasons of life really are.
My kids are the reason I became a photographer. Having children made me realize just how fast they grow up and how quickly the little moments—both big and small—pass by. I wanted to freeze time for my own family, and that passion grew into a desire to do the same for others.
From milestone celebrations and special memories to everyday giggles, hugs, and quiet moments, I love capturing it all. My goal is to create images that families can treasure forever—photos that don’t just show what life looked like, but what it felt like in that moment.