portrait photographer & writer

Originally from New York, Ashley Joanna now resides in Belgium. She possesses a talent for capturing people's photographs, coupled with a genuine interest in their stories. Her portfolio includes subjects ranging from renowned chefs and athletes to artists and indigenous tribes.

Ashley's photography has been showcased worldwide as part of campaign launches for Olympus Cameras. Additionally, she has received several awards, including the title of Best New Beer Writer, 2 years in a row, for her project titled 'Humans of Belgian Beer’, written for Belgian Smaak. This project combines photography and storytelling, shedding light on the individuals within the Belgian beer industry.

In her most recent ongoing project, ’Menschen aus Ostbelgien,' she learns about the culture of East Belgium by taking pictures and sharing stories of local people. This project was first shown in an exhibition in November 2022 in St. Vith, showcasing the interesting lives and traditions of the people from the region.

CLIENTS & PUBLICATIONS: OM System Cameras, Belgian Smaak, Ostbelgien Info, ArsVitha, Hawaii Magazine, British Photographic Industry News, The AU Review, Piccolo Magazine.

PRESS: F Stoppers - Click here
Surf Visuals - Click here
Olympus: Italia Micro 4/3 - Click here


AWARDS: 2021 Best Young Writer - Hosted by British Guild of Beer Writers
2022 Second Place for Best Newcomer and Regional Media - Hosted by British Guild of Beer Writers

EXHIBITIONS: 2023 - Menschen aus Ostbelgien Part ll/ People of East Belgium. Hosted in Sankt Vith, Belgium.
2023 - Inside-Out Ostbelgien / Hosted in Eupen, Belgium by the German Speaking Parliament of Belgium.
2022 - Menschen aus Ostbelgien / People of East Belgium. Hosted in Sankt Vith, Belgium.
2018 - People of Thailand. Hosted by CANON in Los Angeles, CA.