Ashley Batz became interested in creating at a very young age as she chose to write, cast, and direct large scale productions in lieu of a required one page essay.Growing up in an era when women were not considered viable ‘assistants,’ Ashley had to learn photography in many other ways rather than the traditional path. Finally, with the help of an internship with Art Streiber, she solidified that photographing people was her calling. She set the bar high for celebrity portraiture while the sole and Senior Photographer at Bustle Magazine and infused life and soul to Everlane’s creative despite being in the throes of a pandemic as their Lead Photographer. As her own business, owner, she constantly pushes for inclusivity both in crew and in front of the camera.Born just outside of San Francisco, Ashley grew up with a strong connection to her Italian heritage and a deep drive for self-expression. Ashley’s approach to image making is rooted in the belief that everyone should feel celebrated in this world. With dedicated footholds between California and New York, Ashley is excited to travel wherever the job takes her.Selected clients include: Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Outdoor Voices, Bustle, InStyle, Levi's, Madewell, Pepsi, Uber, Everlane, Outdoor Voices, Benefit Cosmetics, Credo Beauty, ThirdLove, MATE the Label, Cuyana, and more.