A 33 year old summer baby, born in July. My husband and I live in Rocklin, CA with our two daughters; Venice (10), Violet (6), & ragdoll cat, Puff. We love to travel, eat good food and enjoy each other's company.

Creative expression has always been my way of navigating life. I have always had a genuine intrigue for the Arts & have studied many mediums. Studio Art, Art History, Photography, Dance, Music Theory, & a variety of instruments each deepening the way I interpret the world around me. While losing all of my hair to a sudden & vicious onset of alopecia areata, photography became the medium that  spoke for me when words could not. I stripped myself bare in search for the pieces of myself & often times collected them after every story visually told. While I was struggling with my own personal darkness and disassociation, my camera gave me a reason to seek light & human connection. This art form has allowed me healing & has aggresively fed my creative spirit. That is why I named this endeavor "Lusting for Light". I truly have found sparks of light along this journey & am fueled by the fire it's created within me.

Today, I hope to share this experience with all that are called to create alongside me. Thank you for choosing me. I am so excited to meet you!

Xo,

Ashley Villanueva

Lusting for Light Photography