You Have a Story.
We Help You Tell It.
Photography and film that make people feel something real.
We work with brands, agencies, and organizations who believe their story matters. When your visuals don't capture what makes the work meaningful, it's harder for people to feel it, trust it, or get behind it.
We help close that gap, through story-led photography and film, built with curiosity, care, and a little wonder.
Story-Driven Photo & Film
We don't manufacture stories. We discover what makes them matter, then create photography and film that reveals it with clarity and a little spark.
Not every story needs the same medium. Sometimes it's a campaign. Sometimes it's a film. Sometimes you just need someone to show up and document what's happening right now.
Tell us what the story needs, and we'll help you figure out the best way to tell it.
Brand & Commercial
Photography and film for brands that need to show up with clarity, personality, and intention.
Campaigns · Brand Films · Photography · Product & Lifestyle · Content Libraries
Agency & Production
A creative production partner for agencies and teams who need experienced photo and video support without adding another layer of complexity.
Campaign Production · Photo & Video · BTS · Events · White-Label & Collaborative Production
Documentary & Storytelling
Photography and films that preserve experiences, amplify voices, and help people understand stories worth being seen.
Documentary Films · Interviews · Organizational Stories · Events · Community & Impact Projects
The A-W-E Compass:
Guided by awareness.
Grounded in wonder.
Expressed with intention.
A — Awareness
AWARENESS (We See What Matters)
Before a camera ever comes out, we slow down and pay attention to your purpose, your people, and the impact you're working to create. Real listening, before assumptions.
W — Wonder
WONDER (We Are Curious On Purpose )
We ask a lot of questions. Some are strategic. Some are just because we're nosy in the best way. We leave room for detours and the moments that can't be planned (that's where the spark lives).
E — Expression
EXPRESSION (We Create With Intention)
Every frame, every edit, is made on purpose. The result is warm, confident, unmistakably human - never sterile, never feeling staged in or inauthentic.
From Idea to Final Frame
You don't need to have the whole thing figured out before you reach out. There's no rush! Every project starts the same way: we get clear on what you're trying to communicate, who you're trying to reach, and what the work actually needs to do.
From there, we shape the creative direction, plan the production, make the work, and hand off final assets ready for wherever they need to go. Whether it's a campaign, an event, or a story told through film, you've got a partner in your corner the whole way through.
project timeline
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We start with a conversation about the story, the goals, the audience, what the project needs to accomplish.
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We build out the creative direction, shot list, locations, schedule, and production plan - everything the project needs to move forward with clarity.
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Production day is where the plan comes to life. We direct, shoot, and create the assets we planned together.
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We handle post-production and hand you polished, organized final assets: ready for your site, your campaign, social, or wherever it needs to live.
Stories We've Helped Tell
Every project starts with a different challenge. Here's a look at how we've helped organizations turn ideas, moments, and missions into visual stories.
More Than A Camera Crew
Why The Awe Studio?
We lead with curiosity, not assumptions.
We ask thoughtful questions and take time to understand the people and purpose behind the work, instead of imposing a narrative that isn't yours.
We create around people.
Emotional safety and presence come first. That's what makes the work feel grounded and true, not staged.
We create with intention and genuine enjoyment.
Strategy gives the work direction. Curiosity keeps it open. Craft, and a healthy sense of fun, bring it to life.
We collaborate with you, not for you.
We don't take over a project, we partner in it. The process stays flexible and shared, with calm leadership when it's needed.
We create work that lingers.
We're less interested in content for today than in visuals that keep building trust and connection long after they're delivered.
About The Awe Studio Founder
Ashley West Edwards, Founder
The Awe Studio started with a simple belief: the best visual work begins with paying attention.
I'm a photographer, filmmaker, and creative director, and I'm endlessly curious about people, purpose, and the things that make us care. I've worked across photography, video, journalism, marketing, and creative production, and that mix shapes how I approach every project. Making something beautiful isn't enough for me, I want to understand what a story means, and help people feel it.
We're not chasing perfect. We're chasing true.
Our Expansive Portfolio
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![Inside a shopping mall with a display of mannequins dressed in athletic wear and sneakers at a Nike store, a DJ set up with a DJ on the right side, and a kiosk on the left side.]()
NEW BALANCE EVENT | VIEW SHOOT
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![A man and woman sharing a drink at an outdoor festival or fair, with food stalls and people in the background.]()
JULY PLUGHUB EVENT | VIEW SHOOT
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![Display of Bloom beverages including cans of prebiotic soda and sparkling energy drinks on a white table at an outdoor event, with informational signs about the founder Mari Llewellyn and the products.]()
MAY PLUGHUB MARKET | VIEW SHOOT
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![A woman in a white sweater and jeans bends over a wooden coffee table, opening a gift box with a white ribbon, in a living room with large glass sliding doors showing an outdoor pool and trees. A young girl stands nearby.]()
PLAYCOR PRODUCT LIFESTYLE SHOOT | VIEW SHOOT
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