Santa Barbara PORTRAIT STUDIO

EDITORIAL STYLE PHOTOSHOOTS

SPECIALIZING IN BOUDOIR, GLAMOUR, MATERNITY, HEADSHOTS & PERSONAL BRANDING

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SANTA BARBARA PORTRAIT STUDIO

ICONIC PORTRAITS FOR PEOPLE READY TO BE SEEN.

Editorial style headshot portraits

BRANDING

Editorial style personal brand portraits

PORTRAITS

Editorial style boudoir portraits

BOUDOIR

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ABOUT ASHLEIGH TAYLOR

A-List WORTHY PORTRAITS Start Here

I’m Ashleigh Taylor—an award-winning portrait photographer with 15 years of experience helping people feel confident, radiant, and deeply seen. Whether you're building your brand, capturing a legacy, or celebrating yourself, I’ll guide you with expert styling, posing, and direction to create elevated portraits that also reflect your soul and humanity.

An older woman with short, wavy white hair and blue eyes, smiling and resting her chin on her hand, wearing a black top and jewelry, against a dark background.
A woman with platinum blonde hair styled in loose waves wearing a vibrant red, layered tulle gown with a deep V neckline, standing against a dark background.
A portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a lace top, against a dark background, in black and white.
A woman with curly dark hair, red lipstick, and gold jewelry, wearing a black fur coat and striking a pose against a dark background.
A woman with closed eyes, wearing a beaded headpiece, heavy makeup, and bright red lipstick, against a dark background.
A woman with curly gray hair smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a black velvet off-shoulder top, a purple necklace, and earrings, with a dark background. 
WHAT WE OFFER

More than a PHOTOSHOOT — it’s An EMPOWERING JOURNEY

This is your moment to step into the spotlight and feel like a star in your own bespoke photoshoot. You'll enjoy styling, access to a couture wardrobe, pro hair and makeup, and expert direction from award-winning photographer Ashleigh Taylor. This isn’t just a photoshoot—it’s a transformative experience.

Portrait EXPERIENCES

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Ashleigh creates a SAFE SPACE for you to EXPRESS YOURSELF"

    JODI D

  • "Ashleigh is an EXPLORER OF BEAUTY, AN ARTIST of the Female Form."

    Lindsey S

  • "Ashleigh helped me feel COMFORTABLE, CONFIDENT & GLAMOROUS DURING THE PHOTOSHOOT. I literally cried after I saw the images. Hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had!"

    XENIA M

  • "I'm not a fan of having my picture taken, BUT Ashleigh helped with everything...AND I LOOK AMAZING"

    PAOLINA M

  • "This is the most Confident and beautiful I have ever felt in a photo, and I will cherish them for the rest of my life!"

    Amanda

You are THE MUSE. You Are THE MASTERPIECE.

See yourself as a work of art—because you are. In a digital world, the power of tangible, museum-quality portraiture is unmatched. We’re a full-service studio offering handcrafted albums, folio boxes, and wall art designed to honor your beauty and legacy—alongside beautifully retouched digital images.

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A living room with a white brick wall, a black and white framed photograph of a reclining woman, a white armchair with wooden arms, a small round side table with books, a cup, and a lamp, and a black bookshelf filled with books.

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