A maternity portrait in a white gown and gold crown beside a white horse

Maternity

Ashman & Company

Maternity portraits with a sense of occasion: gowns, crowns and a white horse if that is what the day calls for.

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A woman in a flower crown and bright print sitting on pale sand under a blue sky
Photography Weddings, portraits and events, photographed with care and delivered beautifully. Explore photography
A dancer in red traditional dress mid-step in the rain
Media Video, content and brand shoots for businesses that want to be seen. Explore media
A model in gold fabric photographed in the studio
Models Model management for new and established faces across South Africa. Explore models

Recent work

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A small studio with full attention

Ashman & Company started in 2006 with a cheap Canon, a car boot for a studio and a habit of pulling over wherever the light was good. Run today by Maria and Ashley Nesh, a husband-and-wife duo, the studio photographs weddings, portraits and events across South Africa, produces video and content for brands, and manages a roster of models, some of whom have since gone international.

About the studio
A man photographed among old cars in a scrapyard, from a lifestyle session

Kind words

All 14 kind words

We fell in love with your work the first time we saw it, and right there and then we knew you were the ones we wanted. No regrets.

A wedding couple, Wedding, Gauteng

Capturing all types of body shapes and different skin types. Anyone can identify themselves with your work.

A model, Portfolio shoot, Johannesburg

It is amazing to see how your work touches people. This is beyond beautiful.

Khanyo, Portraits, Johannesburg

This photo is a hit with everyone. We have our Zoom meetings with it behind us, and every time people want a closer look.

A wedding couple, Wedding, Gauteng

I've always admired your work, and each time it's just perfection on another level.

Nicky, Model portraits, Johannesburg

I don't like them, I love them. Thank you, Mr Nesh.

Paige, Portfolio shoot, Johannesburg

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