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Perfect for clients who want the fullest portrait experience with maximum variety and image selection. SESSION DETAILS • 3-hour studio portrait session at Missile Studios • Guided posing and creative direction throughout the session • Multiple outfit options and creative setups IMAGES INCLUDED • 20 professionally retouched digital images • High-resolution downloads • Web-size versions included IMAGE SELECTION • Online gallery delivered within 3–5 business days • Select your favorite images for final retouching DELIVERY • Final images delivered by digital download within 2–4 weeks OPTIONAL UPGRADES • Additional retouched images — $49 each • Professional studio makeup by Ashley Nickole — $120 • Rush editing (3–5 business days) — starting at $150 • Extra studio time — $99 per hour

Perfect for quick professional updates, headshots, or a few standout portraits. SESSION DETAILS • 60-minute studio portrait session at Missile Studios • Guided posing and direction throughout the session • Multiple poses, expressions, and angles captured IMAGES INCLUDED • 5 professionally retouched digital images • High-resolution downloads • Web-size versions included IMAGE SELECTION • Online gallery delivered within 3–5 business days • Select your favorite images for final retouching DELIVERY • Final images delivered by digital download within 2–4 weeks OPTIONAL UPGRADES • Additional retouched images — $49 each • Professional studio makeup by Ashley Nickole — $120 • Rush editing (3–5 business days) — starting at $150 • Extra studio time — $99 per hour

Perfect for clients who want more variety, more image options, and time for multiple looks. SESSION DETAILS • 2-hour studio portrait session at Missile Studios • Guided posing and direction throughout the session • Multiple outfit options and more room for variety IMAGES INCLUDED • 10 professionally retouched digital images • High-resolution downloads • Web-size versions included IMAGE SELECTION • Online gallery delivered within 3–5 business days • Select your favorite images for final retouching DELIVERY • Final images delivered by digital download within 2–4 weeks OPTIONAL UPGRADES • Additional retouched images — $49 each • Professional studio makeup by Ashley Nickole — $120 • Rush editing (3–5 business days) — starting at $150 • Extra studio time — $99 per hour

Lancaster-based headshot photographer Ashley Nickole Appel delivers high-impact portraits across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. Missile Studios sessions provide expert posing direction, real-time previews, professional retouching, and optional makeup, producing images that turn heads on LinkedIn, casting calls, and brand campaigns since 2012. MISSILE STUDIOS HARD-HITTING HEADSHOTS FOR PEOPLE GOING PLACES . Modern headshots and personal branding imagery for ambitious professionals and creatives. Ashley Nickole Appel Photographer & Makeup Artist You’re going places. I’m here to create images for you that go the distance. Schedule your shoot today, and let’s make an impact! About About→ Photographer / Studio Services→ Headshots / Portraits / Add-Ons Services Portfolio→ Gallery Portfolio Pricing Investment→ Service Pricing The ARTILLERY Here’s what comes standard at Missile Studios, the full loadout. How It Works Schedule Prep Shoot Select Download Launch! Client Feedback Real sessions. Real reactions. Missile Studios shares feedback from real clients only. Square Columbus, Ohio “Ashley was thee best she took her time with me I was a nervous wreck and her customer service is top tier she has gained another loyal client." Monica Davis Rating Square Lancaster, Ohio "I had a great experience with Ashley! She is so nice and makes you feel at ease! She also asks for input or suggestions, which I appreciate. Thank you for a great session!" Beth Craft Rating Google Marietta, Ohio “Ashley is so so good!! She truly listens to what you want and does her very best to capture it! Will be back soon!!” Renee Brown Rating Google Lancaster, Ohio “Ashley is absolutely amazing!! Patient, kind, and takes star quality photos.” Jessie Hall Rating Google Lancaster, Ohio “Ashley is amazing at what she does. Photography/ Makeup. You’ll love all of your photos, and she will make you feel comfortable, and beautiful during your photoshoot. Not only feeling good about yourself during your shoot, but when you see your photos afterwards as well.” Cassie Beiter Rating Website Orange, Ohio “Ashley is the greatest photographer! She is professional, experienced and always delivers the BEST final product. I would highly recommend her professional make-up services. Both services combined, professional photography and professional make-up services, are completely worth it!!!” Deej Hopper Rating Website Ohio “Love Ashley I can’t say enough about her mad skills! She did both my daughters senior pictures and I loved all of them! I want to book my own photo shoot some time also!” Kacy Baker Rating Google Ohio “Ashley was so kind to my son who was reluctant to get his senior pictures taken. We couldn't be more happier with the result . Ashley is an artist with her camera . We have memories to cherish forever. We can't thank Ashley enough!” Jenny Sizemore Rating Share your experience. Spill the tea! Your feedback keeps Missile Studios locked in and aiming high. Clients Use this space to share a testimonial quote about the business, its products or its services. Insert a quote from a real customer or client here to build trust and win over site visitors. Jake Hunter Use this space to share a testimonial quote about the business, its products or its services. Insert a quote from a real customer or client here to build trust and win over site visitors. Ryder Steele Use this space to share a testimonial quote about the business, its products or its services. Insert a quote from a real customer or client here to build trust and win over site visitors. Jane Lawson MISSILE ⚡︎ REWARDS Loyalty pays. Earn Boltz on sessions, redeem toward future totals. Activate Calendar is live & limited TIME TO MAKE IMPACT.

Couples Couples Couples Couples Portraits keep scrolling Home / Personal / Couples/Engagement / BOOK Shoot l-o-v-e When it comes to couples and engagement portraits, you want those pictures to capture the love, fun, and uniqueness of your relationship in a stylish and unforgettable way. Enter Missile Studios, where quality meets creativity, resulting in stunning images that not only showcase your connection but also add a touch of charm and sophistication to your special moments. So, strike a pose, flash those pearly whites, and get ready to have a blast while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Our Studio A fun & relaxed enviornment At Missile Studios, we understand the significance of our clients' confidence in themselves during a photo shoot. Therefore, we are committed to creating a comfortable & non-intimidating studio environment where clients can relax and be themselves. Photographer Ashley Nickole aims to make each photoshoot a personalized & enjoyable experience. She offers customized tips and posing guidance to ensure her clients look & feel their best. Missile has artfully created a photo session that attends to the clients self-assurance throughout the shoot. This includes live, on-screen visuals of every image captured during the shoot. This interactive approach ensures our clients are informed and engaged in the decision-making process, helping to alleviate any uncertainty surrounding the final product. Pro- Retouching At Missile Studios, we ensure that your dedicated photographer carries out every edit on your photos. This allows you the opportunity to openly discuss editing options directly with them - both during the photoshoot and before processing begins. Feel free to discuss any alterations or tweaks you might have in mind. Do remember, editing is the final touch that completes your photos. The goal here isn't to misrepresent, but more to enhance the overall vibe of the photo, bringing to life both your vision along with that of the photographer. It's about making the main focus of the image pop, by either removing any potential distractions or boosting what's already there. Looking to turn up the glam factor on your photoshoot? Look no further than "pro glam" with Ashley, your go-to makeup artist and photographer rolled into one! With over a decade of experience under her belt, Ashley knows all the tricks of the trade to get you camera-ready. Trust her to apply picture-perfect makeup that's tailored for the spotlight, ensuring you shine under those professional lights. Just add this service to your package when booking. Also, get ready for even more fabulousness as we're bringing back our hair services soon! Stay tuned! Get camera-ready! Featured Work VIEW ALL

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