Her lens has taken her from the icy extremes of the North Pole and Antarctica to the vast deserts of Africa and the vibrant coasts of Australia. Recently, Ashford’s work has turned skyward with her latest exploration into astrophotography on the island of La Palma—one of the world’s top stargazing destinations. With its crystal-clear skies and untouched horizons, La Palma has become a new canvas for her to capture the infinite drama of the universe.

A recurring theme across Ashford’s work is water—a force she continually reimagines in her projects, whether flowing, frozen, or reflective. In her most recent exhibitions, this element remains at the heart of her storytelling, urging audiences to consider the fragile balance between humanity and nature.

More than photographs, her work is a call to action. Ashford challenges viewers to step into the role of Earth’s stewards, sparking conversations about preservation, climate, and the beauty worth fighting for.

A graduate of Mount Holyoke College with further study at the International Center for Photography in New York, her work has been shown across the U.S., including at Jessica Hagan Fine Art + Design (Newport, RI), Bond Miller Gallery (Richmond, VA), Artful Living (Washington, DC), the Newport Art Museum, the Coleman Center for Education (Newport, RI), CadeTompkins Gallery (Providence, RI), and and The Antique and Artisan Gallery (Stamford, CT), among others throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.