Ashley Saccoach is a photographer and mental health therapist whose work explores the intersection of visual storytelling and emotional well-being. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University (2008), she brings both technical expertise and a nuanced understanding of human experience to her practice.
Her early career included commercial photography with a focus on product and model work, along with freelance editorial projects. This diverse foundation informs her current approach, blending artistic precision with a deep sensitivity to narrative and identity.
Ashley now specializes in therapeutic photography, using the medium as a tool for self-discovery, reflection, and healing. She works with individuals to translate personal experiences into visual form, fostering insight, connection, and emotional expression through the creative process.
Based just outside Boston, Massachusetts, Ashley continues to develop a body of work that reflects both her artistic evolution and her commitment to integrative mental health care. Her portfolio highlights a distinctive perspective shaped by her dual roles as artist and clinician.
Education
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2004 - 2008 — The Art Institute of Boston, BFA Photography
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2014 -2016 — Cambridge College, MEd School Counseling / Mental Health Counseling
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2023 - Robert Gordon University - Postgrad Certification Therapeutic Photography
Publications
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SPIN Magazine
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Runner's World
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NYLON
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Complex
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Taking In
Exhibitions
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Taking In: 2008
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150x150 @ Laconia Gallery
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Photographic Resource Center (PRC) Student Exhibition
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Attleboro Art Museum Benefit Auction
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Attleboro Art Museum Flower Show