wedding + ENGAGEMENT & PORTRAIT photography

TIMELESS photography for the modern ROMANTIC

A woman in a white, embellished gown standing outdoors next to a black horse, with trees and grass in the background.
A black and white photo of a man and woman facing each other indoors. The woman is leaning against a wall, wearing a gown with decorative roses on the shoulder, and looking at the man. The man, dressed in a suit, is leaning against a window frame, holding the woman's hand, and looking at her.
A happy couple running through a grassy park, woman in a white dress and man in a black suit, with trees and greenery in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair holding a white and pink floral bouquet standing outdoors near a body of water.
Woman in a long, white embroidered dress holding a black horse's lead in a lush, green outdoor setting.
A black and white photo of a man and woman facing each other indoors by a window. The woman is wearing a gown with decorative roses on the shoulders, and the man is dressed in a tuxedo. They look at each other intently.
A man and a woman are standing outside in the rain, holding hands. The woman is holding a lace parasol and wearing a cream-colored dress, while the man is in a dark suit. They are smiling and looking at each other, with greenery in the background.
A young woman with light brown hair, wearing a white cropped shirt and light blue baggy jeans, stands outdoors with her hands resting on her head, in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A bride and groom stand together outdoors, smiling at each other, with greenery and a brick building in the background. The bride is holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing a white dress and heels. The groom is dressed in a black suit with a whit
A woman with long dark hair and light skin, wearing a white dress, poses outdoors with a flower near her lips in front of a blurred background of trees and sunlight.
A young woman with braided hair sits on the grass, resting her chin on her hand, surrounded by small white and yellow flowers.
Black and white photograph of a woman in a satin dress standing outdoors on grass, with trees in the background. She has her hair styled in a bun and is looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Black and white photo of a happy couple in formal attire, standing outdoors near a wooden fence and brick house, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
A woman with long dark hair and tan skin relaxing outdoors with eyes closed, wearing a loose white blouse with puffed sleeves and ruffles, standing against a dark background.
A couple in love standing outdoors, smiling, and gazing into each other's eyes, holding hands, surrounded by greenery.
A black and white profile portrait of a woman wearing a lace head covering and veil, with her eyes closed.
A young couple dancing and smiling under tall trees near a river, surrounded by lush greenery in a peaceful outdoor setting.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, with a groom in a black suit standing next to her.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors during their wedding, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and the background filled with green and yellow foliage.
A woman in a white dress posing in a wooded area while a man in a white shirt takes her photo with a camera.
A woman with curly hair wearing a white dress, sitting on the ground with her knees up and hands clasped in front of her, against a dark, textured wall.
A black and white photo of a smiling man and woman holding hands and walking through a park on a sunny day, with large trees in the background.
Young woman lying on grass, wearing a white blouse with flower embroidery, with dark curly hair, looking at the camera.
A young woman wearing a white lace wedding dress and a veil, looking over her shoulder against a plain background.
A woman with dark hair adorned with flowers, wearing an off-shoulder ruffled white dress, sitting and holding a single rose in her lap.
A woman standing on a wooden dock by a body of water, looking into the distance, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A woman in a white, long-sleeved, sheer, embellished dress standing outdoors with a black horse nearby, trees and greenery in the background, in black and white photography.
A woman lying on grass surrounded by yellow and white daisies, wearing a white dress and black boots.
Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing hoop earrings and a strapless top, standing outdoors with trees in the background.
A woman with curly hair reading a magazine while sitting on a bed in a vintage-style room.
A young couple is posing under a large tree outdoors, with the man standing on the right with one hand on his hip and the other resting on a branch, and the woman on the left leaning against the tree trunk, both smiling at each other.
Young woman lying on a stone surface with her arms raised above her head, wearing a strapless dark brown dress and a gold necklace.
A young woman with dark hair sitting on grass in a field, wearing a white blouse and cowboy boots, with a forest in the background.
A woman in a white long-sleeve blouse, white skirt, and black rain boots runs across a grassy field with trees in the background.
A woman sitting on a picnic blanket outdoors, holding a hand mirror, with a basket nearby, surrounded by trees.
A woman in a wedding dress adjusting her high-heeled shoes.
A young woman with curly brown hair sitting on a sandy beach near a brick wall and rocks, wearing a teal bikini, with her arms raised holding her hair, sunlight casting shadows on her.
A young woman with dark hair wearing a white lacy sleeveless dress outdoors, smiling as she holds a white fabric or veil.
A young man and woman dressed in white stand by a river in a natural setting with trees in the background. The man is looking down at the woman with his arm around her shoulder, and the woman has her hand on her hip, gazing at the camera.
A black and white photo of a woman lying outdoors with eyes closed, resting her head on her arm, wearing a sleeveless top. The photo appears to be vintage or artistic in style.
A young woman with dark hair wearing a beige dress and black rubber boots, kneeling outdoors in a garden with pink and white flowers.
A woman in a white dress sitting on the grass, holding a basket of pink flowers and greenery.
A woman with blonde hair standing on a beach, wearing a gray off-the-shoulder sweater, with the ocean and rocks in the background.
A woman with curly hair lying on the grass in a white dress, with her eyes closed and one arm resting behind her head.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored long-sleeve crop top with a small flower accessory and white shorts, sits on grass in an outdoor setting with a background of green grass.
A young woman with long dark hair stands against a plain light-colored background, wearing a white top and skirt, with arms crossed and a neutral facial expression.
A bride and groom share a tender moment, foreheads touching and holding hands, outdoors with greenery in the background.
A young woman with curly hair wearing a white dress with lace details, lying on the sand outdoors.
A man twirling a woman in a white dress near a pond surrounded by trees.
A young woman in a white dress and black boots standing next to a spotted horse grazing on grass outdoors.
A young woman with short dark hair wearing a light gray sweater with a graphic of a bear dressed as a police officer, and baggy plaid pants, standing outdoors at a park or amusement area.
Woman in a white lace wedding dress standing outdoors on grass with a body of water and greenery in the background.
A woman with dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a beige swimsuit, standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background.
A woman with curly hair wearing a cream-colored camisole top with lace details and a matching long skirt, standing outdoors against a stone wall.
A woman standing outdoors among trees in a natural setting, wearing a flowing, light-colored dress and a veil, gazing over her shoulder.
A young woman with long red hair sitting on grass in a white dress, holding a mirror and resting her face on her hand.
A young woman sits indoors at a table, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a light-colored sweater and a long, colorful plaid skirt. She has dark hair and looks directly at the camera. In the background, there are large windows, brick walls, and ch
A woman with dark hair and light skin, wearing a white lace top with ruffled sleeves and a gold necklace in front of a blurred green outdoor background.
A woman in a white dress is lying on green grass near a body of water, with greenery and trees in the background. She is looking to her side, with her head resting on her arm.
Black-and-white photograph of two women standing in front of an abstract, torn-paper background. The woman in the foreground has long dark hair, wears a dark striped shirt, and looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The woman in the
A young woman standing in an open grassy field with trees in the background, wearing a white blouse, white shorts, white socks, and sandals.
A young woman with long dark hair standing in a grassy field, wearing a white dress with a back bow, black rain boots, and white lace socks, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A woman in a white hat, red and white striped tube top, and a long white skirt walking on a sandy beach with rocks in the background.
A young woman with dark hair stands outdoors in a forest, wearing a gray sweater and white shorts, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A woman holding a basket of purple and white flowers outdoors near green leafy trees.
A woman with blonde hair and fair skin standing on a beach, wearing an off-the-shoulder gray sweater, a tan belt, and a dark skirt.
A woman in a white gown walking in a lush green garden with trees and sunlight.
Young woman with long brown hair wearing a white dress standing outdoors next to a white horse with brown spots, green trees in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair sitting barefoot on grass among white flowers, looking into a small floral mirror.
A young woman with dark hair and fair skin sitting in tall green grass, wearing a white and blue floral dress with spaghetti straps and black shoes.
A young woman with short brown hair and earrings, wearing a white shirt and a black graphic vest, sitting outdoors on a grassy field.
A woman smiling with her eyes closed, holding a pink flower to her face, wearing a strapless red and white striped top.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair lying on grass, wearing a white sleeveless lace top and white pants, with one arm behind her head and one hand resting on her waist, looking at the camera.
A woman with long dark hair sitting in a tree, resting her head on her hand, wearing a white lace dress and brown cowboy boots with floral embroidery.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a white dress and black rain boots standing outdoors on a grassy field holding a bouquet of white flowers, with trees in the background.
A woman with a short hairstyle wearing an elegant off-the-shoulder gown with long sleeves and a train, standing against a plain wall.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair sitting on the ground in a grassy area, wearing a white blouse and light-colored pants.
A woman in a white lace dress holding a bouquet of white flowers standing near a body of water on a grassy area.
Young woman with blonde hair standing outdoors near a park bench, leaning against it with her hands, smiling slightly, with a river and trees in the background.
A woman with curly hair sitting on a white ornate garden bench, wearing lingerie, outdoors at night.
A couple sitting on the grass under a large leafy tree, smiling and looking at each other, in a park setting during daytime.
A young woman with long dark hair holding a bouquet of white flowers outdoors on a sunny day.
A young woman with long dark hair in a white dress crouches outdoors in a lush, green forest setting, surrounded by foliage and sunlight filtering through the trees.
A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a beige checkered blazer and black tights, posing near a window with a neutral expression.
A woman in a white dress sitting on a white blanket on the ground outdoors with trees in the background and a cushion nearby.
A woman in a white dress and a man in a striped shirt stand near a large tree. The man is touching a branch while the woman looks at him, smiling. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman in a strapless, textured, elegant dress with her eyes closed and a pensive expression, touching her chin with her right hand.
A bride and groom holding hands outside on a rainy day, with the photograph taken from inside a darkened room through a window. The bride is smiling, holding a lace parasol, and wearing a white lace wedding dress. The groom is dressed in a black suit and is looking at her, with a background of green trees and grass.
A young woman with long dark hair and light skin, wearing a white lace top and a gold heart-shaped pendant necklace, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.

Capturing the Art of Love

wedding + engagement photography

Capturing weddings in a natural, relaxed way. focusing on genuine moments, real connection, and all the in-between parts that often go unnoticed. My approach is calm and unobtrusive, so you can be present while I capture your day as it happens.

featured stories

A couple walking and smiling outdoors in a grassy area with trees, the woman wearing a white dress and boots, the man in a black suit and white shirt.
A woman in a long, elegant, strapless wedding dress standing outdoors with a black horse beside her. The photo is in black and white, set in a park or garden with trees and greenery in the background.
A woman in a white dress leaning against a large tree trunk, smiling at a man standing nearby and touching one of the tree's branches. The man is wearing a light-colored striped shirt and black pants, with one hand on his hip and his other hand reaching out to touch the tree's branches. They are outdoors in a park or open field with sunlight filtering through the tree leaves. 
SARAH & NATHAN COUPLE SHOOT / View

  • "her creativity is boundless, her eye for detail is impeccable, and every image she produces feels like pure magic."

    “Working with Ayla has been one of the greatest joys of running Fruitful. We've collaborated multiple times now, and each time she has not only brought my vision to life, but far surpassed it. Ayla has a rare gift: her creativity is boundless, her eye for detail is impeccable, and every image she produces feels like pure magic. Beyond her immense talent, Ayla is one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She’s warm, thoughtful, incredibly efficient, and makes every shoot feel effortless and fun. She listens deeply, understands the heart of a project, and executes it with both technical precision and artistic flair. I always walk away from a shoot with Ayla feeling creatively fulfilled and excited, and with photos that leave me speechless. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, I promise you’re in the very best hands.” — Lulu, Fruitful Bridal.

  • "My husband and I love how our photos turned out and we have the polaroids scattered around our house."

    “Working with Ayla was a joy from the get go - even through messages she gave such positive and open energy! Once we met for our couple shoot, that personality was solidified. Not only is she a pleasure to work with, she is also extremely talented in what she does. My husband and I love how our photos turned out and we have the polaroids scattered around our house. I would highly recommend working with her for your bridal, engagement, wedding and portrait shoots. Thank you Ayla for making our couple shoot dreams come true!” — Steph & Bill

  • "Her artistic creativity made the shoot so enjoyable."

    “Ayla was amazing to work with for her artistic creativity and bubbly personality that made the shoot so enjoyable!” — Sarah & Nathan

  • “Incredible photographer who loves what she does.”

    “I had the opportunity to shoot with Ayla and she is such an incredible photographer who loves what she does. I really loved the photos that came from our shoot together!— Adanna, Rebel Rebel Agency

  • "a wonderful experience."

    Shooting with Ayla has been an all round wonderful experience. She’s very comfortable to be around with her kindness and genuine personality. Her creativity is strong so there was never any concerns on the visions and there was full assurance. I highly recommend her!! 🫶🫶 — Lynn Lee

love stories

A couple stands by a river in a lush forest, with the man pointing towards something in the distance while the woman looks on.
Couple on a wedding day, the bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, the groom in a black suit, outdoors with trees and a stone wall.
A man and woman dance outdoors at sunset, with the man helping the woman walk across a narrow wooden bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A woman wearing a white dress and veil stands outdoors on grass with bushes and the ocean in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a moment in front of green foliage, with their foreheads touching and holding hands, during their wedding.

Your Story, Told with CREATIVITY and Intention

Your story is unlike any other, your photographs should be too.

From your first inquiry to the moment you open your finished gallery, my process is built on care, trust, and timeless craft.

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super 8 film

Super 8 film is romantic and full of character, the type of film that makes you feel something every time you watch it back. Perfect for couples who want their love story captured from the heart with movement and cinematic nostalgia

A round table with black and white checkered pattern, set against a curtain. On the table are a white lace garment, a small circular object, and a pair of high-heeled sandals with gray straps and beige heels.
A couple in wedding attire standing outdoors on a sunny day, with the man in a black suit and holding a bouquet, and the woman in a white wedding dress, surrounded by greenery and a stone building.

Instant film, for the lovers who want to feel the moment in ther hands.

A man and a woman stand outdoors at dusk, holding hands. The woman is wearing a long white dress with long sleeves, and the man is dressed in dark clothing with a white shirt. They are smiling and appear happy, with trees and a grassy area with a small pond or water feature in the background.
A bride and groom stand close together outdoors in a forest, gazing into each other's eyes. The groom is wearing a light-colored suit with a tie, and the bride is dressed in a white wedding gown. The background features tall trees and green foliage, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Black and white photo of a young man and woman smiling and walking outdoors near a wooden fence, with brick houses in the background. The man has curly hair and is wearing a suit and tie, while the woman has wavy hair, a pearl necklace, and is dressed in formal attire.

Sometimes, the best way to begin is with a conversation.

Let’s talk to find out how your special day should be captured. I’ll walk you through the experience, answer your questions, and together we’ll determine if we’re the perfect fit.

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A black and white photo of a woman in a fancy dress and a man in a tuxedo. The woman is leaning against a wall with her eyes closed, and the man is kneeling, holding her hand, as they face each other. 
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Your story matters and I want to tell it beautifully. Whether it’s your wedding, a couple session, or something totally your own, I’m here to bring it to life through my lens. Fill out the form below and i’ll be in touch shortly.

A man and woman in wedding attire posing together outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A man in a white shirt is taking a photograph of a woman in a white dress with a ribbon in her hair in a forested area.
A newlywed couple standing close together, the woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the man in a black suit, smiling, against a textured stone wall background.
Three women, one in a white wedding dress and two in matching burgundy bridesmaid dresses, standing outdoors in front of a brick building. They are holding bouquets of sunflowers and other flowers, and are smiling at each other.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of sunflowers standing between an older man in a black suit and an older woman in a light blue dress, in a lush outdoor setting with trees and greenery.
A man and woman holding hands while walking through a grassy field.
A bride with brown hair wearing a white wedding dress and veil, smiling and looking over her shoulder, with her arm resting on the back of a groom wearing a black suit. They are standing in front of a dark green door with a stone wall on the side.
A man and woman face each other closely indoors, with a window showing trees outside behind them.
A checkered round table with a pair of high-heeled shoes, a scarf, a decorative item, and some fabric or clothing items on top. The table is surrounded by curtains.
Two people, a man and a woman, holding hands outdoors at dusk or evening near a body of water, with trees and a small building in the background.
Two people sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room, one wearing a dress and headscarf, the other in a shirt and dark pants, with a shelf of books behind them.
A bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers and a man in a suit standing next to her in an outdoor park setting.
A couple dressed in formal attire, the man holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing outdoors with trees and a fence in the background.
A bride and groom smiling and hugging outdoors during a wedding, with trees and a wooden fence in the background. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing close together in a forest clearing with tall trees and shaded ground.
A bride and groom stand closely under a wedding veil outdoors, embracing and preparing to kiss in a garden with bushes and trees.