STORYTELLING PHOTOGRAPHY for MAGICAL SOULS
Columbus, Ohio
CAPTURING moments through connection
My photography is driven by the desire to connect with my clients, transforming many of them into lifelong friends. For weddings, I capture the essence of each couple's unique love story, ensuring their personalities shine through. During family portraits, I immortalize the love and unity that exists within the family, while for seniors, I document their aspirations and excitement as they celebrate the next chapter of their lives. Emphasizing genuine connections with my clients, I offer a personalized experience that goes beyond photography.
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“Ayla was AMAZING to work with and so sweet to our family and guests at our wedding.
She is a very talented and experienced photographer I would highly recommend. Our pictures are sooooo beautiful. I cannot believe how pretty they are.
On top of her photography talent, she is also very very organized and impressively remembered family members names and all the little details. I am so thankful that we picked Ayla for our wedding!”
MARY C
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I’m Ayla
Hi there! I'm Ayla — a Columbus, OH-based photographer, wife, and mom to two amazing kiddos. After 15 wonderful years capturing love stories, I'm shifting my passion toward high school seniors and families. With a 5-year-old starting kindergarten and a 10-year-old in travel sports, I know just how fast these moments fly by. I’m going to blink, and it’ll be my kids needing their senior photos — and that realization has deepened my drive to help other families hold onto these milestones, too.
I’m known for being fun, patient, and great with kids, which makes photographing family portraits one of the best (and most fun!) parts of what I do. I love capturing genuine smiles, sweet connections, and the beautiful chaos that makes your family yours.
Whether it’s celebrating a senior's big year or wrangling giggles out of toddlers, I bring a blend of warmth, creativity, and professionalism to every session. I believe in authentic images that tell your story, showcase your joy, and preserve this season of life in the most meaningful way.
It’s such an honor to do what I love — and I can’t wait to be part of your journey!
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