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At Missile Studios, the goal is more than quality photography. The mission is to create images that boost self-confidence and help clients feel seen, relevant, and ready for what’s next. Sessions are designed for professional updates, personal milestones, and bold portraits that hit.
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missile studios
Meet
ASHLEY NICKOLE
Photographer + Makeup Artist
I’m Ashley Nickole Appel, photographer and makeup artist at Missile Studios. For over ten years I’ve focused on clean, bold headshots and portraits that make you feel unstoppable. In my studio you’ll feel at ease as I guide you through the session and share on‑the‑spot previews in a zero pressure atmosphere. I hand‑retouch every image you select so each shot feels personal. Ready to light up your portfolio? Let’s shoot!
The Studio
Fun & Relaxed
Missile Studios puts client confidence at the center of every session. Ashley Nickole leads each shoot with clear posing guidance, customized coaching, and live on-screen previews of every image captured. That real-time feedback keeps the experience interactive and helps clients stay engaged throughout. With more than a decade behind the camera, Ashley has built Missile Studios on consistency, detail, and high standards from start to finish.
Pro-Retouching
Every final image is retouched by Ashley Nickole, the same artist who photographed it. This keeps the look consistent from capture to delivery and allows editing preferences to be discussed during the session or before processing begins.
Retouching refines skin, balances tone, enhances dimension, and removes small visual distractions while keeping features true and natural. The focus stays on the subject, the lighting, and the expression, exactly as intended.
If you have specific requests, they can be shared during your session or immediately after.
Get camera-ready!
Makeup by Ashley Nickole is tailored for studio lighting. Her technique comes from years behind the lens, knowing exactly what makeup needs to do to perform flawlessly on camera and under professional lights.
Expect an even skin tone, clean dimension, and your best features brought front and center. Photo-ready from the first shot to the final image. One artist. One vision.
Add Makeup by Ashley ($120) to your session at booking.
Indoor Studio
Natural Lighting
& Studio Lighting
Backdrops Colors & Minimalist Props
Beauty Station
Dressing Room
Live Previews