Editorial & Documentary Wedding Photographer | Melbourne – Sydney – Yarra Valley – Mornington Peninsula

With over a decade of experience and a career that has captured over 500 weddings around the globe, Ashley Spagnolo(formerly known as Ashley Karakatsanis of Ashley K Weddings) is recognised as one of Australia’s leading luxury wedding photographers. Known for her refined editorial eye and emotive, documentary style, Ashley creates timeless, fashion-infused wedding imagery for modern romantics.

Her work has been featured in leading publications including Vogue, Australian Photography Magazine, Together Journal, Ivory Tribe, and Polka Dot Wedding, and she has earned a trusted reputation among top venues and vendors across Melbourne, Sydney, the Yarra Valley, and the Mornington Peninsula.

Ashley’s artistry and consistency have earned her a number of prestigious accolades:

🏆 Awards & Industry Recognition

• WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International):

  • 1st Place – Groom Alone, Wedding Contemporary, Bridal Party

  • 2nd & 3rd Place – Bride Alone, Bridal Party

  • Grand Award – Wedding Division (2020)

• Capture Magazine – Australasia’s Top Wedding Photographers:

  • Featured in the 2021 Portfolio Category

  • Runner-up in 2022

• Silver Award in Wedding Photojournalism

• Over 100 five-star Google reviews from couples and industry peers

🎥 Media & TV Features

Ashley was featured in Season 5, Episode 2 of Snap Happy TV, Australia's premier photography television series. Alongside her sister Nikki Fox, she shared her insights on wedding photography and creative storytelling using Panasonic Lumix cameras — bringing her work to a national television audience via 10 BOLD.

💡 Educator & Industry Mentor

A recognised Godox Educator, Ashley has shared her expertise on lighting and flash photography at events like PhotoCon Hawai‘i, where she hosted a virtual masterclass titled “No Limits Wedding Photography.” She’s well respected for her generosity in mentoring emerging photographers and contributing to the professional growth of the industry.

Ashley takes on a limited number of weddings per year to ensure every couple receives a bespoke, deeply personal experience. Her calm presence, eye for detail, and ability to capture the emotion behind the moment make her one of Australia’s most in-demand names in high-end wedding photography.

For couples seeking timeless imagery told through a lens of elegance, fashion, and authenticity — Ashley Spagnolo delivers photographs that are not only remembered, but truly felt.