Ashley Hellebuyck. Capturing women exactly as they are.
I'm Ashley, the woman behind the lens
BASED IN BELGIUM · AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
I've had a camera in my hands for as long as I can remember.
It started at 13, borrowing my dad's Canon to photograph my friends outside, spending hours editing and feeling completely at home in that process. I wanted to study photography, but life had other plans. The passion never left, though. A few years ago I finally bought my own camera—and what started as something deeply personal quickly became something I couldn't imagine not doing.
My work lives at the intersection of the raw and the sacred. I'm drawn to women who are ready to be truly seen; not polished or perfected, but honest, powerful, and entirely themselves.
I shoot solo, with intention, and with deep care for every person who trusts me with their image.
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Fact 1
Started at 13, I borrowed my dad's Canon to photograph my friends and spent hours editing. I knew then this would become a huge passion of mine.
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Fact 2
Self-taught. No photography school, just years of shooting, learning and falling in love with the craft over and over again.
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Fact 3
Beyond the lens—Alongside Soft Sacred Studios, I run Soft Sacred Self. A space for energetic healing work: Reiki, intuitive massage, and card readings.
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Fact 4
Photography is not just a passion project. It's becoming my life's work, and I'm building it into something I can live from, fully and freely.
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What an incredible experience we had at Soft Sacred Studios! From the very first moment, I felt completely at ease. Even my partner, who honestly isn't a fan of having his photo taken, felt surprisingly comfortable very quickly. The vibe was warm and relaxed.
The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, warm, natural, full of atmosphere, and exactly what we had hoped for. The moments feel genuinely real and not forced at all!
We've even had some of the photos enlarged to hang at home, because there were so many stunning images to choose from. My first pregnancy has been captured in the most beautiful way, and these photos are memories we will cherish forever.
An absolute must for anyone looking for beautiful, personal, and heartfelt photos! 📸🤎
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- Maïté Geras
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I had such a wonderful collaboration with Ashley. We exchanged portrait photography with and for each other as photographers. Ashley has the most warm and calm personality. It took me a moment to get used to being in front of the camera myself, but with Ashley's guidance on posing, everything flowed naturally and effortlessly, not awkward at all. The result was stunning and so feminine. Exactly what I had in mind! An absolute gem!
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- Lindsay Debeaussaert
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It was my very first photoshoot, so I was definitely a little nervous. But I immediately felt completely at ease with Ashley! The shoot went really smoothly and was so much fun. The result? Stunning photos that I absolutely love! I'm genuinely blown away by the style and the professionalism of the images. Highly recommend! 🤍
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- Chelsea D'Ooghe
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I had a photoshoot with my horse with Ashley, and it was a wonderful experience. A photoshoot with a horse requires a great deal of patience, since an animal doesn't always do exactly what you have in mind. Ashley handled this with complete calm and patience, and knew exactly how to capture those unexpected moments beautifully.
She managed to capture the pure, spontaneous connection between me and my horse in a stunning series of photos. The powerful close-ups are particularly striking, while the wider shots radiate so much atmosphere and emotion. Ashley truly has an eye for detail, feeling and the right moment.
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- Jolien Lietaer
You deserve to be seen.
I'd love to hear your story and create something meaningful together. Reach out and let's make it happen.