“Traveling to discover & capture the beauty of this captivating world, one destination at a time.”

Welcome to Dani Ashley Photography! I am a self-taught photographer on the east coast of the United States, who travels around the world to explore intricate landscapes and indulge in different cultures! My photography has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Islands Magazine, and a NatGeo Editor, which are all dreams come true! I tend to follow my heart, no matter where in this world it may take me, as it opens my eyes & heart, to a new way of life!

Behind the Camera:
My passion for landscape photography started when I was just 16 years old. A love for sunrises & sunsets grew into something much more... Something much larger than I ever knew I was capable of experiencing.

It wasn't until 2011 until I found out who I really was & what made MY heart beat. I experienced my first international travel, and was astounded at the stunning landscapes. I started researching different destinations, and decided, all of those screensaver, picture-perfect destinations, I wanted to see for myself. Traveling turned into an obsession, and in turn, it set my passion for photography on fire! With each place I've traveled, I've spent countless hours researching every inch of the landscape to make sure I don't miss out on exploring/photographing any beautiful spots. When I first started my Bucket List, it consisted of 5 huge dreams:

1. Travel to The Maldives & stay in an Overwater Villa with glass floors.
2. Witness the Northern Lights dance in the sky.
3. Travel to Seychelles & explore its mind-blowing, tropical granitic islands.
4. Explore Santorini, and stay in a cave house in Oia overlooking the Aegean Sea.
5. Travel to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, and explore its pristine lagoon.
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These dreams (along with many others), I have made come true! If you put your mind to it, you'd be amazed at what you can accomplish! I never thought I could have traveled to the most exotic places in the world, and am so grateful to say have! I look back at my photographs and am still in awe I have explored & witnessed so much beauty. I am living proof, that is you REALLY want something, you will find a way to make it yours!

The countless hours of research, exploring every mile of the landscapes, indulging in different cultures, and absorbing & photographing as much as I possibly can, is all so extremely rewarding. Things you only thought existed in your dreams, are real! I hope my photography inspires you to travel this oh-so-beautiful, world. Surf through the different continents & oceans I have traveled, and follow me on Facebook by clicking the icon, below! If you see a photograph you'd like to have as a print, on canvas, or just have a question, please feel free to send me an e-mail by tapping the icon below, or under the "Contact Me" page! I hope you enjoy the world through my lens, and happy travels!

-Dani Ashley