About | The Wild Portrait Co.

Preserving the Unscripted Beauty of Motherhood in East Tennessee

There is a beautiful, chaotic magic in the seasons of early motherhood. It’s the toddler clinging to your leg while you stir dinner. It’s the 15-month-old balanced perfectly on your hip, and the quiet, fleeting moments shared in the spaces you call home.

I’m Ashley, the storyteller behind The Wild Portrait Co. As a millennial mama raising three daughters of my own (ranging from a busy toddler to growing school-aged girls), I am right there in the trenches with you. I know exactly how fast these days blur together. My heart aches for the "itty-bitty" stages, but I also see the deep beauty in every chapter that follows.

The Wild Portrait Co. was born out of my own longing to preserve these unscripted family dynamics. I don't want to capture stiff, forced poses. I want to photograph you in your true mothering element—whether that’s laughing with your babies in the kitchen, tending the garden, or simply relaxing on the living room sofa.

Moving Memories Beyond the Camera Roll

Let’s be honest: as modern moms, we are on our phones, and I don't break that mold. I have over 40,000 photos sitting on my camera roll right now. But our children shouldn't have to sift through a digital graveyard of screenshots, old receipts, and thousands of duplicates just to find their childhood.

Your family’s history deserves better than to be left in the cloud.

I believe that physical photographs are a non-negotiable lifeline back to the moments that matter most. My favorite memories involve sitting in my parents' living room, passing around huge boxes of printed childhood photos with my sister. No phones. No distractions. Just pure presence, reminiscing about what life looked like when our parents were the exact age we are now.

That is the gift I want to give your family.

Custom Heirloom Artwork for Your Home

Because I care deeply about how your story is preserved, The Wild Portrait Co. is a full-service, print-based photography experience. We don't just stop at the session; I work hand-in-hand with you to bring your memories into the physical world.

Every client experience includes a custom product investment tailored to your home, which can be beautifully curated into:

Custom Heirloom Albums crafted to be passed down through generations.
Artisanal Print Boxes perfect for gathering around and sharing.
Custom Wall Art to turn your everyday magic into fine art.

To ensure your digital archives are secure, high-resolution digital files are always included for every printed portrait you choose.

Serving the Tri-Cities and the Greater Smoky Mountain Region

From the rolling foothills of Appalachia to the heart of the Smoky Mountains, I am proud to document families across East Tennessee. Whether you are looking for an intimate lifestyle newborn session or a documentary family session, I serve clients throughout:

Kingsport, TN
Bristol, TN / VA
Johnson City, TN
...and the surrounding Tri-Cities areas.

Let’s create something tangible. Let’s give your children a lifeline back to the simple, precious times happening right now.

Contact The Wild Portrait Co.