Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Nicole Ashley @nicoleashley

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

Hello! I am an international portrait and wedding photographer, currently living in Alberta Canada. I have been shooting professionally for 6 years and my husband who is a tattoo artists and musician regularly joins me on my travels.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

Photography, travel, fashion, beauty and home design are my main areas of focus.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I started using instagram for personal use but as soon as I incorporated my business into it- it really grew in numbers. I’m speaking at several photo conferences around the world about how I incorporate instagram into my personal and professional life.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I usually use Vsco but sometimes I will bring images into Lightroom or Photoshop if needed.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Other photographers are who I look to the most but it really depends on the ares of focus. I also really love the Anthropologie, and Last Daze account.

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Olaplex! It is a game changer for hair. I had pastel pink hair for years and dying it back to blonde was hard on my hair. I sleep in Olaplaex to keep it healthy.

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

I like that I get to help people through creating and sharing images.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Having powerful imagery behind the brand will make people stop and second look either way.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Proper storytelling with authentic imagery is very powerful.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

Again, that I can promote brands I enjoy/believe in and help others while sharing my passion- photography.

Topics:

• Fashion
• Film, Music & Books
• Hair & Beauty
• Photography
• Travel

Country:

Canada