ashleigh rae photography

Ashleigh Rae Staton has been photographing since high school. After signing up for the only photography course at her school in her sophomore year she was hooked. Starting with her father's manual Nikon, and then with a 35mm Canon given as a gift from her uncle, Staton began documenting. She went on to study visual arts and sociology at the Gallatin School at NYU where she developed her ethos, her passions and garnered experience working in both wet and digital darkrooms.

Trained and experienced working with both analog and digital cameras, Staton entered the field when the photography industry was in a time of transition. As a result, Staton has reached aptitude in both film and digital photography and post processing skills. Staton entered the field with the intention of pursuing photojournalism exclusively, but her interests have grown to include fine art photography, environmental portraiture, editorial and mixed media work. She is inspired by everyday interactions and questions about identity, home and belonging.