PULMA- JA PORTREEFOTOGRAAF

KUS IGA HETK ON LUGU

EESTI + SOOME



Kõik saab alguse loost.

Kõik on lugu – narratiiv, pildiseeria, mis haarab sind endasse, kuni tunned kõike tõeliselt ja täielikult – ausalt ja vahetult. Fotograafial on ainulaadne võime näidata ilu, mida meie lood endas kannavad, ning kutsuda meid neid ikka ja jälle uuesti läbi elama.

Sul on oma lugu ja mina soovin seda jutustada.

Black and white wedding photograph of a bride and groom holding hands in a tall grass field at sunset in Finland, captured by Ashley von Schulman, wedding photographer in Finland and Estonia.
Bride in a lace dress and groom in a black suit with a succulent boutonniere embracing outdoors during their wedding, timeless natural wedding photography for couples in Estonia and Finland.
Bride and groom in formal wedding attire sitting on a rock at sunset on Jalkasaari in Tampere, Finland, natural wedding photography by Ashley von Schulman.

Mis on sinu lugu? Mis sind innustab, erutab, viib teid teineteise poole? Milliseid teid olete käinud, milliseid raskusi ületanud, et saada inimesteks, kes te olete täna? Sest just see tähendabki olla inimene. Just see tähendab olla sina.

Minu töö südames on sinu loo jäädvustamine. Võtan alati aega, et mõista oma kliente ja peegeldada seda loodud piltides.

“For 5 years already Ashley has been photographing our story, first as an engaged couple and now as a family of four. Not only does she have an amazing eye for still images, colour, edits and composition, but also a unique ability to make one feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. Photographing is just as much a people job as it is a camera job. And it’s so true of Ashley.” 

– Yuliya & Kari

all things worth keeping
begin with your hands
please, don’t take
me for granted

when I say “stay”
what I mean is
“without you
there is no gravity”

I was never
taught to float,
my ascent, anything
but graceful

you are the
uncaged earth
soil so rich, I sink
and become new

– aman k batra

Portrait of Ashley von Schulman, wedding and portrait photographer in Finland and Estonia, standing indoors in a black off-shoulder dress against a white wall.

ABOUT ASHLEY

Wedding & Portrait Photography in Finland & Estonia

My name is Ashley and I am an obsessive storyteller.

My work has always revolved around stories in one way or another – crafting them through writing, portraying them through photography, sharing them through speaking, and facilitating them as a coach. I believe that stories connect us as humans, drawing us together for a common cause and infusing life with heart and purpose.

As a photographer, my ultimate aim is to encapsulate the story of you. The details, the emotions, the connections that together constitute life in the here & now.

While I will always call Canada ‘home’, I now spend my days between Finland and Estonia, photographing weddings, couples, families, and brands.

In the space between photographs and stories, I am a partner, mother, and wholehearted friend. I spend my time travelling as much as possible, dancing in my kitchen, playing board games and working out somewhat obsessively. I love Beyoncé and Star Wars in equal measure. My faith defines who I am.

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LIFESTYLE SESSIONS

Lifestyle sessions (couples, pregnancy, baby, family, etc.) are priced at 350€ and include approximately 1.5 hours of shooting time and 30-50 high-resolution digital images.

WEDDING PACKAGES

Wedding photography packages begin at 1700€. Please contact for more information and to inquire about date availability. Read more about booking your wedding photographer here.

BRAND SESSIONS

Brand photography sessions begin at 750€. Please contact for more information on photo packages, or discover more about my rebranding work here.

Küsimused ja vastused

  • I split my time between Tampere, Finland and the Lääne-Virumaa region of Estonia. (Though I’m Canadian, originally.)

  • Having lived in Finland for over a decade, I understand a lot of Finnish and can speak some.

    I’m still learning Estonian, so some basic English is required for communication.

    Feel free to contact me in whatever language is most comfortable for you!

  • Yes! I happily travel within Finland and Estonia and internationally as my schedule allows. My fees/expenses for travel are as follows:

    Domestic Travel within 250km from Tampere, Finland OR Kunda, Estonia: standard mileage fee according to Finnish standards, after the free 50km travel inclusion

    Domestic Travel beyond 250km from Tampere, Finland OR Kunda, Estonia: relevant travel expenses compensated + 2 nights accommodation

    International Travel: (outside of Finland or Estonia) flights compensated + minimum 2 nights accommodation

  • The best answer is as early as possible to ensure that the photographer is available on your day. However, to give a little bit of context, most wedding inquiries come approximately 9-12 months before the wedding high season. Some come in as early as 2 years in advance.

    To secure your wedding date, I ask for a 25% deposit, according to your wedding package, along with the signing of your contract. If you are not yet ready to make your deposit, you can still put your name down tentatively for a date, and I will contact you if I receive other inquiries regarding that date. If another inquiry comes in, I give you two weeks to make the 25% deposit and confirm the booking.

  • Absolutely. I gladly schedule video calls with potential wedding clients if you’d like to ask any questions or just chat “face to face” before confirming your booking. Scroll down to the contact section and fill out the form labeled ‘I’d like to see your wedding packages.’ to begin the booking process and schedule a call together.

  • Collaborating with my clients to find locations and outfits that inspire is one of the fun parts of my job. When booking, let me know in which areas you’d like input, and I’ll gladly help you out. I also provide an outfit planning guide to all clients as a general reference as you plan for your photo session.

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Bride and groom embracing outdoors at sunset with sunlight shining between their faces, romantic wedding photography in Finland and Estonia by Ashley von Schulman.

"Picking the right photographer was a really important decision for us and we're so happy we asked Ashley. She did such a beautiful job of capturing the essence of our wedding, as well as a lot of the funny and spontaneous moments. We treasure each and every one of those memories :) She also made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera, which neither of us typically is and it was probably the part we felt most nervous about. And most of all, it was just really nice to work with her. In the end it felt like having another friend at the celebration rather than just a photographer."

– Ugne & Markus