I had an amazing experience getting my headshots taken by Rene! She's talented, funny, and instantly put me at ease. I can be super awkward in front of a camera, but she cracked jokes the whole time and literally helped adjust my hair, arms, and posture so I didn't have to overthink anything. Even on a rainy day she made me feel confident and beautiful. She's also incredibly professional and efficient -- the turnaround time on my photos was so quick, and the final images look better than I imagined. Absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer! read more

Hands down best headshot photographer! Rene made me feel super comfortable and really cares. She makes the session super fun and has a true talent for capturing your essence that makes you stand out!!! Highly recommend!! read more

Rene is top notch. Just book it. Don't think about it, get your shots with Rene. The results speak for themselves, plus her phenomenal personality will keep your chi energy lit. Well done Rene. read more

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Had a great time and shoot with René! I was left with too many great shots to choose from.

Rene Ashton is so fun to work with. I had some headshots done recently and have booked auditions and work . I attribute that to her great headshots. She is a true professional, she creates a relaxed atmosphere . I would highly recommend Ashton Photography . read more

René Ashton is a real delight to work with. She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. She's a stickler for details but doesn't get lost in them. I would highly recommend Ashton Photography. read more

Rene Ashton is the BEST! We got so many great looks for various different roles, it was hard for my agents to choose! She has such an eye for getting the perfect shot, and always made sure each picture was telling a story. I'm so excited to post the shots, and loved the makeup artist Katy! HIGHLY Recommend!!! read more

Rene is an amazing photographer! It was absolutely worth driving an hour and a half to her studio. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. She is professional, patient, and has an incredible eye for detail. I never once felt rushed or out of place while posing--she guided me in such a natural and encouraging way that the whole experience felt effortless. The quality of her work truly speaks for itself. Thank you, Rene, for making this such a wonderful experience! read more

Professional headshots turned out amazing. She did amazing work and couldn't be hap[pier with results.

We hired Ashton Photography for our new Pilates Studio images. Yall! Seriously! Check them out they are amazing. I can't stress how important polished images that pop are for your business or brand! Rene has a meticulous eye for detail, is great with lighting, setting the stage, touch us etc. plus she's fun and makes it fun! She brings the best ideas. LFG!!! www.villagelifepilates.com read more

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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. read more

René is awesome! She did a wonderful job with my latest headshots. Since I started sending them out, I have gotten so many auditions AND direct bookings! She captured so many different looks in a very short amount of time. She is also great with styling, grabbing a shirt that was perfect from her own closet to create a new look. I highly recommend anyone looking for new headshots or professional photos to book with rené. She also makes every shoot so much fun. read more

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. read more

I booked Rene Ashton because I liked her photos on Yelp, she was relatively close in distance, and she offered an unlimited looks package. My new agent wanted multiple specific looks : military, inmate, nurse...so, I'm not gonna lie, just kinda searched around for someone decent and affordable to capture so many niche types. HOWEVER, I cannot believe how far she exceeded my expectations! One of the best headshot experiences during and with the best result! I will let the photos speak for themselves! And my agent loved them all! These have absolutely no retouching, effects, or filters! Raw shots! She made sure each look and frame was perfect! I had NO bad/unusable shots. She helped make sure each detail was right for each look, and each hair in place. (In my case, literally.) She is kind and was so accommodating to my schedule - even after a I had a two week flu and broken tooth- made us reschedule a few times! But she was always so polite and easy going. I felt the same at the shoot! So relaxed. I tend to be an anxious control-freak. She made it easy, fun, and welcoming. Cannot recommend her enough! Book her! read more

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Rene is AMAZING!!!! She not only gave me INCREDIBLE SHOTS but she helped me create photos that highlighted me!! It was so fun and relaxed and I feel like I actually got photos that aren't just pretty but CASTABLE. She was able to create the wardrobe and hair for roles I wouldn't even have thought of before working with her. As far as finding a photographer who can best capture your essence and the characters you want to play, Rene is the best. read more

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Rene is an Amazing Photographer, and headshot consultant. She is very patient and understanding with child actors ect. Rene is one that gets it done and gives solid advice while doing it. She shot my daughters photos on Sunday and we had them Back Thursday! Thank you Renee we look forward to doing some more in the funiré! read more

Rene makes the shoot creative and fun. Her nature really put me at ease so that her skills could produce the best result.

GODDAMNIT these photos are FANTASTIC!!! (Also, the photographer is smokin hot) Altogether a pleasurable experience...two thumbs up! read more

Can't say enough good things about shooting with Rene. She had a specific/accurate vision for my casting, which is so helpful and hard to come by in a headshot photographer. She paid attention to every detail and caught my best angles. These are my best shots to date! Bonus: she is fun to hang out with! I got my images back quickly and posted my favorites to my sites that same week. Things had been slow with the strike going on, but I got a commercial audition 2 days after I posted the new shots. GO TO RENE! read more

I took my 14 year old daughter in for her first set of headshots. Rene was amazing. She made my daughter feel completely comfortable and confident. Her work was impressive to say the least. It was an positive experience and most importantly, the photos are stunning! Thank you, Ashton Photography! read more

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It's been well over 50 years since my first headshot was taken - I was young and beautiful - now I'm a woman of a certain age, and was quite reluctant to do one more. I was worried about the outcome, but knew I had to get on with it......Enter Rene - a charming, lovely, competent woman. I felt immediately at ease and new I was in good hands! She made the session fun, kept me relaxed, played the music I like, knew exactly what she wanted to capture, told me what she needed and worked fast. Amazing! These are quite simply the best headshots I have ever had taken, , the best experience having them taken (not an awkward moment) and the photos are better than I could have hoped for. They seem to jump off the page......Kudos to you Rene and a great big THANK YOU! Ursula C. read more

My shoot with Rene was, hands down, the best headshot experience that I've ever had. I am always nervous going into a shoot but she did a fantastic job of helping me relax. The character shots were so dynamic and she was able to capture such a range! I was able to get multiple commercial shots as well as theatrical. Her being an actor, really shines through as she gave straight forward direction and had techniques to really get the best shots possible. Her makeup artist, Iris, really took great care of me and she definitely elevated my look for the camera. She gave excellent tips for taking care of my skin and made me feel so comfortable. If you are looking for headshots that will get you noticed, booked and paid; Rene has you covered! Also, she made cookies! I love cookies ! read more

Rene Ashton came highly recommended and boy she did not disappoint! So happy with my amazing new head shots!! She made the whole session really comfortable, and brought out the best in me. On top of that, she has an eye not just for the shot, but for her subject. Always making sure I looked my best before taking each picture. read more

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I came to Rene for my daughter's first headshot. She was a little nervous and didn't know what to expect. By the time we stepped in at her place, all of her nervousness was gone, Rene greeted us with her warm smile and personality, made my daughter is really comfortable with her. She gave us suggestions with the wardrobes and hair style. She also really care that my daughter get great headshots and made the photo session relax and fun. An hour later my daughter got amazing pictures. I highly recommend her and definitely will be back if my daughter need to update her headshots. read more

Ashton Photography is the best most talented photographer I have ever used! She made me feel completely comfortable and she is a sweetheart! I would recommend here to everyone! I can't say enough good things about her! read more

Amazing photos for headshots! Very professional and loves what she does ! Will 100% be using again

Wow. In all my years of getting headshots, Ashton Photography was the best experience and the results are fantastic. I am so grateful. Rene helped me find some very specific and different looks. She's a pro and her director instincts paid off big time! read more

Amazing! Just amazing! Rene and her team not only creating beautiful headshots of my daughter, but she made the entire process so positive for her! We've done headshots in the past, but they don't even compare to the work of Ashton Photography! Amazing! We absolutely recommend! read more

Rene was great! I have known her talents on a professional level in the acting industry so I knew that she would put that same excellence into her photos. She knows how to bring your essence out without saying too much. I appreciated her finite attention to detail. We'll worth it! read more

I've had multiple head shots sessions in Chicago and Los Angeles. This is the third round of shots in Los Angeles. I feel like these are by far my best pictures to date and the first pictures in a long time where I felt extremely confident they were going to lead to work. Here why you should shoot with Rene: Consultation - Before I came in the door, I emailed Rene my background materials and we discussed specific wardrobe choices for the characters I can play. Hour vs. Looks - She charges by the hour instead of by the look. The benefit is that you get more looks for your dollar. And you may find out in shooting that a look doesn't quite work and another does, so there's some peace of mind that you have more options. Efficiency - As soon as Rene captures a look, she's ready to move on to the next look. She doesn't waste time. Atmosphere - About as relaxed as I've been on a photo shoot. Rene pumps the Pandora to put you at ease. Expertise - From past shoots, I did a lot of head tilts and turns, but for the characters I want to play now, she coached me to do less tilts and it shows up in my pictures - I look more confident and less passive. Investment - I felt like Rene really invested the time to figure out who I was an actor and, more importantly, as a person. Play - Rene will make adjustments mid shoot. She's willing to play and explore a character look, especially if she feels like it will lead to work. Bonus tips - Because Rene asked about where I was in my career, she provided several tips, tricks, and suggestions to help me navigate and figure out where I'm going from here. Flexibility - Because of a wardrobe delivery snafu, I had to do two shoots two weeks apart. Rene accommodated my situation without blinking an eye. I thoroughly enjoyed my shoot and, more importantly, new headshots! Thanks, Rene! read more

I did not want the session to end!! Haha :) what can I say except that you are in the BEST hands when you choose to work with René. I immediately felt like I was shooting with a friend I've know for years- and that comfort and confidence was directly reflected in the shots. It's really hard to land being both professional and relaxed- but René does it easily :) can't recommend her enough!! I ABSOLUTELY advise you to work with her. I will be again in the future, for sure. read more

I hate having my pictures taken. That's what I told Rene when I walked in the door. Within 5 mins ( maybe less) she had me laughing and eating out of the palm of her hands. So relaxed was I, we captured the most amazing moments. My Reps (who are not easy to please) are still trying to pic their favs. There are so many. Thank you Rene for a most amazing experience.x read more

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Rene is as good as it gets! My first headshot session and I was a little nervous and didn't really know what to expect. On top of that, I'm kind of awkward when it comes to having pictures taken, but as soon as I walked thru the door, Rene's warm smile and sunny disposition made all those nerves vanish. She promptly got down to business by looking at my wardrobe and made suggestions on what I should wear for each shot and made sure my make-up was on point. I had a couple of looks taken and Rene was very helpful with hair and outfit suggestions. This lady knows her stuff! It was very comfy environment and FUN! I'm extremely happy with my pictures and would go to Rene again for any future sessions. read more

Had such a great time with the shoot with Rene! She is so good at what she does and can immediately go through your wardrobe and pick out an eclectic range of looks for you. She's quick and thorough and really cares! There was a client after me, who didn't have enough clothing, so she wanted him to go out and get more options so that he could have better results, most places would've just taken photos with the clothes that you bring, no matter how they end up looking, so I really admire that about her. As an actor herself, she knows how important these are and really wants them to stand out, so she really cares! read more

I shot with Rene two days ago, and I just got the link to my proofs. There are so many fantastic shots - I have no idea how I'll choose! My reps are very discerning, and they haven't loved any of my prior headshots. They reviewed these proofs and emailed me: "Really great session with a TON to choose from." Score!!! The colors really pop and Rene truly delivered on my request for a mix of 3/4 shots and closer, true headshots. I am so excited to decide which new pictures I'm going to attach to my profiles. Thank you, Rene! read more

I had a photo session with Rene on 9/26/16 and she did a great job in shooting my new headshots. Rene has been very helpful in working with me selecting the images to use for submitting to talent agency's, posting pictures on acting web sites. I highly recommend contacting Rene at Ashton Photography. Larry Thaler read more

Rene is great! She knows what she is doing and she is especially great at making you feel comfortable. She will make you laugh, smile, or whatever is needed to get the right shots. read more

Rene is the best! I don't know where to start. I chose her because I loved her portfolio and that she offers the unlimited looks package. Her fee is VERY reasonable, but that's just a bonus. I didn't choose her to save money, I chose her because I loved her work. When I came in she was very accommodating and made me feel welcome. She saw I was anxious to get all the looks, and assured me that we had enough time for everything and even shot a few extra ones that she came up with while I was there. I can get pretty awkward so feeling like I was shooting with a friend was big for me and helped me relax. Very highly recommended, both for her work and helping me bring my best self to the shoot. read more

Where to begin? René has a great eye (stated for the record) First and foremost, headshots aren't something that I would put on my top five list of things to do. After shooting with René it still hasn't made my top 5, but I'll tell ya this, it was a boat load of fun;) Let me begin by saying that I hadn't had new headshots in quite some time (if it ain't broke don't fix it, was my thinking). I mean I was getting called out, my existing photos looked good, but what I didn't realize was how I had been shooting myself in the foot by not adding some variety. So after being referred to her, I gave René a call. We met, put on some toons and played. It was quite honestly a really laid back environment. I got a bunch of great looks, and she was able to bring out many sides of me that translated onto the camera. If you're thinking, "wow that sounds like a pretty badass shoot," you're absolutely right. The rest is history.... .....since shooting, I've been called in to audition multiple times based off of the shots that we took---that she took. ¡Muchísimos Gracias, René! read more

Renee Ashton did a wonderful job taking my commercial headshots. She came up with a good variety of looks and poses, and made me look super nice but in believable way. Because Renee also is a successful actress director and writer (google her!), she knows exactly what is wanted by industry professionals for an eye catching headshot. She made it all seem so easy and is fun to work with. Renee is a consummate professional and so I will look forward to working with her again soon! read more