Interview with: Ashley Jensen

We chat to Utah based Fashion Photographer, Ashley Jensen about her beautiful imagery & where she finds creative inspiration.

Tell us a little about yourself and what path lead you to become a photographer.

I am a film and digital photographer that recently moved from the East Coast to Utah. I received a film camera for my 16th birthday but I really fell in love with photography when I took a Black and White film photography class my freshman year in college. I loved the process so much and became a Photo Lab Monitor and have been shooting film ever since.

How would you describe your photographic style?

I would describe my photography as moody, editorial, and sometimes dreamy but also edgy at the same time.

Where do you find creative inspiration?

Everywhere... nature, art, music, fabric, clothing, Pinterest and the team that I work with to name a few. My mind never stops dreaming up future photos.

Can you give us a little insight into your creative process? What cameras do you use?

I usually start with an idea and then I’ll make a moodboard for everyone to get a feel of the vibe we are going for. Then I will put together a team, usually a Stylist, Makeup Artist and Model(s). I usually shoot a mixture of both Digital and Film or lately just Film. My digital camera is a Canon 5D Mark IV. My film cameras are a Pentax K1000, Mamiya RB67 with a Polaroid back, Canon Elan 7, Polaroid Originals OneStep+ and Fujifilm Instax Wide.

What do you do when you’re not taking photos?

I’m usually exploring Utah or other cities/states and planning my next shoots.

What are your goals and ambitions as an photographer?

My ultimate dream would be to become a full time fashion and editorial photographer and travel the world!

Are you working on any new projects at the moment?

Currently I have some styled editorial shoots in the works with my team and I’m always planning where I can travel next.

If you could work alongside any photographer who would it be? And why?

Jason Lee Perry and Asher Moss are some my favorite photographers. I would love to work alongside them to see their creative process and what goes into their images.

Are there any budding artists, photographers or designers that you are loving right now?

There are so many! Carianne Older is a film photographer I’ve found recently and I’m in love with her work. I also shot some of Louiza Babouryan’s designs recently on a trip in LA and they are so so dreamy.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

One of my College Professors once said to photograph what scares you, and at that time it was people. So I started photographing portraits and I’m so glad I did because I haven’t stopped since!

Do you have any tips for other aspiring photographers like yourself?

Keep shooting! Even when you are not feeling inspired or creative. Also, try new things and don’t be afraid to put out different work than everyone else, that’s what sets you apart. A quote I live by is: “Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow” by Imogen Cunningham.

To see more of Ashley’s work visit ashleyjensenphotography.com or instagram.com/ashleyjensenphotography