While editing their photos, I couldn’t tell them apart.

And when I sent the gallery to their mom, she messaged back:
“Wait… which one is which?”

Ashley and Allison are twins in every sense of the word—same smile, same laugh, same energy that seems to bounce between them like light between mirrors. Photographing them felt like chasing one reflection made real twice over.

We started the day getting ready in a quiet, elegant home—one that belonged to a family their aunt works with. The Hickingbottoms were kind enough to let us use the space, and that simple gesture made the morning smooth, calm, and filled with ease.

There’s something about beginning a shoot in a peaceful place that sets the tone. The girls had room to get ready, move around, and share those early moments without chaos.

And through it all, they were inseparable. For most of the day, I truly couldn’t tell who was who. They moved in sync, exchanged the same glances, carried the same quiet confidence.

But by the time of their waltz, the details began to emerge.
One held her gaze a little longer.
The other moved with a softer step.
Tiny moments that, once noticed, couldn’t be unseen.

That’s what made this shoot special. Not just because they’re twins—though that alone is rare for a quince—but because, over time, their individuality began to surface. The photos didn’t just capture symmetry. They revealed subtle differences that told two stories at once.

Ashley and Allison, thank you for letting me be part of your day. What started as a challenge—to tell you apart—became one of my favorite discoveries behind the lens. Frame by frame, you showed up as yourselves.