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Ash & Thistle
@ashthistle.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Ash—a boudoir and portrait photographer, confidence coach, and creative storyteller based in Toledo, Ohio.
https://sessionl.ink/ash_thistle_ohio
Your session might be 90 minutes, but the energy? That’s an all-day affair. If you’re going to bloom, bloom loudly. Take the day, claim the softness, indulge in the ritual. You are the event. #PhotoshootPreparation #BoudoirPhotography
#PortraitPhotography
#SelfCareDay
November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A healthy mom, wife, leader, friend doesn’t come from martyrdom.
It comes from self-care.
And it’s not selfish
it’s survival.
Book the session lets get your self care day penciled in
www.ashandthistle.com

#photographer #ohioartist
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
my new light arrives today!

that is all just needed to share! 😆😆

#photographer #newgear
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
www.ashandthistle.com/dark-goddess

Hair, makeup, outfit, full styling, posing and guidance. Ash & Thistle will help you embody Spring Persephone and Underworld Persephone. #persephone #darkgoddess #photography
October 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Trying to reach 50 YouTube subscribers with this giveaway

enter here it closes Oct 3rd
www.ashandthistle.com/giveaway

#toledoohio #ohiophotographer #michiganphotographer #YouTube #artist
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
September 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
September 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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#photography #artist #chainmail #crochet #confidencesociety
#boudoir #horror #anime #goth
September 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
✨ Ribs of Fire ✨
I’ve been bending metal and patience into something wild over 3,000 hand-woven rings later, this fiery ribcage harness is alive.

Join patreon for behind the scenes
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#chainmail #artist #photography #armor #ribcage
September 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Happy National Read a Book Day! 📕
What book are you currently reading and do you have any recommendations?

#book #read #reading #bookday #author #writer
September 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Albums aren’t just paper and print. They’re proof. Tangible confidence. Something to hold when you forget who you are. Would you keep yours for your eyes only… or let it live on the coffee table? 📖. #empoweredwomen #confidencesociety #toledoohio #photography #toledo #OhioPhotographer
August 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
August 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Joy Keepers
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#photography #photographer #confidence #empoweredwomen #shame #guilt #mindset
August 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
August 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I know at least one person in here needs to read this. These boundaries are OKAY and IMPORTANT! 👏
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
August 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
show up with a nervous laugh, a practiced apology, a bag of clothes they don’t believe they deserve. And I hold the mirror up,to reflect what was always there: softness, rage, resilience,sovereignty. And by the end, they look at themselves like home. That’s the whole point. #Photography
July 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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July 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This isn’t a phase.
This is the Dark Feminine Era.
She’s not too much—she’s the truth.

#DarkFeminineEra #AshAndThistleArtistry #ConfidenceSociety #UnapologeticallyHer #GothGirlGlowUp
July 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you wouldn’t say it to a friend—
don’t say it to yourself.

Your reflection is listening.
#AshAndThistleArtistry #MirrorWork #ConfidenceSociety #SoftGothSoftHeart #SelfTalkMatters
July 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM