ABOUT SUGAR INK DESIGN

I am a graphic designer and photographer with a love for typography, illustration, color and all things sweet!

I live and work as a full time, dedicated "Mommy" to two amazing munchkins, Mason and Mackenzie. As a mommy, I have taken on the role as the human napkin, tickle monster and story teller. I am a "Foodie" at heart who enjoys writing recipes and cooking unique, gourmet meals and treats. My personal style includes a love for stripes, birds, organic elements and modern color combinations.

I earned my BFA in Communication Design at Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado where I also studied Photography. Career goals after college didn't exactly pan out as hoped and after working for a few companies, I decided that this just wasn't taking me to the creative level I was hoping for, so the idea of starting a freelance business began.

During my first pregnancy, I developed Gestational Diabetes, which meant NO SUGAR! As a pregnant woman, this was absolutely devastating news because that was all I wanted to eat! When faced with the challenge of finding a company name, all I could think about was sugar, sugar sugar! The insatiable cravings eventually led to the name of the company.

I wanted to create a unique service to brides, offering them the chance to create the perfect "Custom" Wedding Invitation based on what THEY want, instead of spending countless hours flipping through sample books. At Sugar Ink, we find inspiration in each client's own personal style and vision.

A few years after graduating with a BFA in Visual Communication Design from Virginia Tech, Ashley packed up, left Virginia and headed west. While searching for potential jobs in Denver, she landed on Sugar Ink Design. Having the opportunity to combine her love of great design with a bride and groom's love story in the form of wedding invitations? That's a dream job come true!

Ashley has been fascinated with graphic design from an inexplicably early age, but she's more than a designer. She's also an avid reader, a passionate jewelry designer and crafter, a small business owner, a mom to a barking ball of fur, a die-hard Hokie, a crazy hockey fan, and an addict of really bad TV.

Miya is a talented illustrator, designer and Hula dancer with an affinity for travel, Asian cuisine, printmaking, Japanese illustration and crafting. Miya graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, where she earned her BFA in Graphic Design.

She is a Colorado native with a Hawaiian and Japanese background. She was first introduced to Sugar Ink by her classmate, Sasha who raved about her talents. After viewing her portfolio and meeting her in person, we knew she would be a perfect fit!

Meet Mackenzie Jo! Teri's daughter and our tiny photo assistant! Kenzie is in charge of carrying the step stool, handing mommy the correct lens when needed and making little ones smile for the camera! We're so lucky to have such an adorable helper!

Mackenzie loves all things princess, pink and sparkly! She loves cooking shows, playing dress-up and creating arts and crafts.

Rambunctious, eager, and always laughing, Bobby is the kind of guy you WANT to take your picture. He tends to be loud and a little crazy, but his individual mixture of the two will have you smiling in no time! An avid skier, skateboarder, and general outdoor enthusiast, Bobby has learned to enjoy life as it comes and his photography is a reflection of his passion for living. He loves the unique challenge of photographing people. Capturing a person's personality through the lens of a camera is no easy task, but it's exciting.

Photography started as a hobby for Bobby after receiving a camera as a gift from a fellow roommate. Taking it with him everywhere he went, he relished in the simple joy he got from taking pictures. Following Bobby on Instagram, Teri noticed that Bobby has a "good eye" and thought, it must run in the family! When the opportunity arose for Bobby to join his big sister, Teri as a part of Sugar Ink's photography team, he could barely contain himself! Always smiling, Bobby isn't afraid of tomorrow, he is in fact, excited to meet it, greet it, and take it's picture!