P H O T O G R A P H Y
Capturing Every Moment FROM PERSONAL to PROFESSIONAL in SoCal. 323-246-5754
Headshots for Actors, Business Professionals, Engagement, Kids, Family, Boudoir & Dating App's
ACTORS HEADSHOTS
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"René's shots read as simple, honest, & real but contemporary. She captures talent at their core for a moment in time which tells us a lot about that individual." Casting Director, Michael Sanford
BUSINESS HEADSHOTS
"Wow! I rarely write review and I rarely gush, but my daughter and I had the best photography experience with Rene/Ashton Photography today and I was inspired to share our good fortune in finding/working with Rene. My teenage daughter and I found Rene Ashton Photography through my daughter's acting studio. We used Rene for headshots for my daughter for acting purposes and headshots for me for my professional use as a psychologist. The entire experience including the resulting photographs are AMAZING. Rene was fun and easy to work with, friendly and professional with an easy going vibe. Rene was super knowledgeable, quickly assessed which outfits would work best, set up poses that felt comfortable and easy to be authentic and natural, and captured a variety of photographs that are flattering for my daughter who is using these looks for auditioning purposes, the range is phenomenal, something for every possible type of job. Thank you Rene!" Chaundra Prehara, LMFT
BOUDOIR
"My first time doing any kind of shoot...definitely stepped outside of my comfort zone.. I feel way more in touch with myself then I could have imagined I would... after you get this kind of endorphin release like, wow, what did I just do. You feel alive. you feel yourself. You feel sexy and it was a great experience." First time Boudoir Client, Julianna J.
FAMILY
KIDS, PREGNANCY, ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING...
"I can't say enough amazing things about working with René. She made the shoot fun and engaging for my 3 year old daughter. We got incredible results and my daughter still talks about it. She has a great eye and knows how to connect with kids in a playful way to capture their natural joy and beauty. Young or old, you will be thrilled with the results." Wendy Janes, Mom
LIFESTYLE
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"Rene is the best. She makes you feel so special and it's like a real photo shoot. The results are amazing. Best portrait I've ever had. Thank you Rene. You are a very gifted photographer." Sharon A.
TRAVELS
"I hate taking pictures, especially business headshots, but working with René at Ashton Photography totally changed that. She made the whole process quick, easy, comfortable, and even fun! I usually dread being in front of the camera, but René has a way of making you feel relaxed and confident. And the best part? Everyone loves the photo. I've gotten so many compliments, and I actually like how I look, huge win. Highly recommend Ashton Photography if you want amazing results for a great price without the stress." Kerry Elder
DATING APP'S
Dating profiles with professional photos get up to
50% more matches
than those using smartphone snapshots.
(Match.com Survey)
People form an opinion of your dating profile within
1/10th of a second
based on your photo. (Psychological Science)
A full-body
shot increases
matches by
203%.
(OkCupid)
Why Professional Photos Matter
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Hinge found that users with high-quality, well-lit photos received 3x more likes than those using casual selfies.
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Professional or well-lit, natural photos get 2x more engagement than selfies. (Tinder Data)
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Profiles with high-quality photos get up to 14 times more matches than those with blurry or low-quality images. (Hinge Data Insights)
The Power of a Great Profile Photo
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A smiling photo increases right swipes by 14% on average. (Tinder Insights)
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Eye contact in photos boosts engagement by 40%. (OkCupid Research)
Best & Worst Photo Choices
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Solo photos perform best – Profiles with group pictures as the first photo get 42% fewer matches. (Bumble Data)
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No sunglasses! Profiles without sunglasses get up to 27% more matches. (Hinge
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Pets help! Photos with dogs increase messages by 53%. (Rover Survey)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Over-editing or using filters can decrease engagement by 25%. (Hinge Research)
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Shirtless gym selfies (for men) lead to 50% fewer matches (Tinder Data), while women with overly filtered photos see lower engagement rates