Boudoir Photography & Dark Fantasy Portraiture in Toledo, Ohio

Where empowerment meets artistry, and every body becomes myth, magic, and unfiltered truth.

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Welcome to Ash & Thistle Artistry

Toledo, OH Boudoir & Fantasy Photography Studio

At Ash & Thistle Artistry, photography isn’t just about beautiful images
it’s about reclamation and finally existing in photos you love.

A rebellion.
A remembering.
A soft, powerful unfurling of who you’ve always been beneath the armor.

Whether you’re stepping into:

  • your sensual, shadow-kissed boudoir energy

  • the forest witch, celestial warrior, or dark goddess humming beneath your skin

This is the studio where you stop hiding…
and start becoming.

Meet Ash
  • A topless woman with dark curly hair stands in front of a large ornate mirror, with a green fabric draped around her waist. The room has dark walls, a zebra print rug, candles on the floor, and a potted plant nearby.

  • A woman dressed as a forest fairy with elven ears, wearing a black lace top with sequins and a skirt made of moss and leaves, standing outdoors in a wooded area with green foliage and a tree trunk.

  • A person dressed in dark, gothic attire with horns, lace mask, and fishnet stockings kneeling on a wooden floor, holding a sword and wearing dark makeup.

  • A woman with red hair posing in front of a black background, wearing a gold sequined top and black lace underwear, seen through a round mirror decorated with lights.

  • A woman with curly hair, standing in a dimly lit room, wearing a long, dark green dress with a thigh-high slit, revealing a tattoo on her leg. She is standing next to a bed with dark green and orange pillows, in front of green walls with a large ornate gold-framed mirror reflecting her profile. There is a potted plant on the floor beside her and a hanging vintage-style light bulb.

  • Close-up of a person's torso and thighs, with tattoos, in low lighting, with the words 'Ash & Thistle' written in elegant script on the dark background.

  • A woman dressed as a reindeer with pink hair and antlers, wearing a pink corset and thigh-high gloves, standing in a snowy forest with trees covered in snow.

  • A woman with curly black hair and tattoos, wearing white lingerie and fishnet stockings, lying on a quilted surface with feathery trim. She is holding a pearl necklace and smiling, with purple contact lenses and colorful nails, surrounded by purple and pink lighting.

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What Your Session Feels Like

Step into a space where fantasy meets flesh.
Where light and shadow collide to tell your story not as you are, but as you become.

From intimate boudoir sessions to full dark fairytale transformations, your experience is:

  • guided (you don’t need to know how to pose)

  • consent-led and nervous-system safe

  • designed to help you feel powerful before you ever see the photos

Because photography isn’t about the images.
It’s about the transformation that happens while creating them.

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A woman with black feathered wings wearing black lingerie and stockings, kneeling on the floor with her head resting on a plush brown chair, surrounded by green plants in a dimly lit setting.
Woman in a rust-colored dress standing amidst greenery and wildflowers with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A woman with long blond hair and white floral accessories in her hair, wearing a light pink, sheer, ruffled dress, standing barefoot in a dimly lit room with a backdrop of bookshelves, plants, and warm hanging lights.
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A woman with long dark hair holding a fantasy-style sword with a detailed gold handle, standing in front of a dark background with red and gold cloth. She has a serious expression with her eyes closed, and the image features the text "Ash & Thistle."
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Investment & Booking

Sessions begin at $1,000

Flexible payment plans are available.

You don’t need confidence to book

you gain it through the experience.

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Empowered Clients Say

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    SH

    “Ash is amazing! She made me feel so comfortable during my photoshoot. There was lots of laughter, and her instructions were clear and easy to follow. The pictures she got came out fantastic!”

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    BB

    "Ash and I had a great time laughing with her cat while taking pictures, she's so great at keeping a comfortable atmosphere and making you feel confident about yourself at the same time!"

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    HS

    “I honestly do not think I would have gotten out of my depression state and talking down about myself if it was not for Ash she empowers and everybody style and all about body positivity! I highly recommend coming to see at least once it way more then just a photoshoot it's a whole journey about learning to love and care for yourself!!!”

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    KK

    "By far one of the best things I’ve ever experienced. Ashley helped me find myself again 💜"

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    CF

    "My session with Ash was amazing! She made me feel so comfortable from the get go, and took my physical limitations into consideration for each pose. I sincerely wish I could give her ten stars!"

  • KB

    “I will forever be grateful for this experience and the perks from being a past client”

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