I'm Ashley Dorton, a passionate creative raised in the heart of Virginia and with a love for wedding and lifestyle photography. I am so honored and proud to be able to document so many monumental moments of love, family, and growth, and can't wait to capture yours!
Boudoir shoots are something that can certainly raise eyebrows and I am looking forward to this blog post because I’m hoping to place it in a different light. Sure, the word “boudoir” is derived from a French word meaning “private salon,” and boudoir sessions are generally meant to be more intimate and sexy in nature, […]

February 13, 2021
I can’t start this blog with anything other than how much of a BLAST shooting a branding session with Nicole Reed Real Estate & Associates was! We did a branding session together 4 years ago when Nicole was starting out and it has been so awesome seeing her create her success in real estate! Nicole […]

February 7, 2021
Whew, my calendar has been booked almost solid between sessions and editing for the last couple of months and I am SO GRATEFUL for the confirmation that saying goodbye to my 9-5 to pursue my photography business was an amazing decision! I have the best clients on the planet. It’s been a couple of weeks […]

January 30, 2021
This one HAD to make it’s way onto my blog – When you see the images, you’ll agree. It was an incredible day and every single detail was stunning. The vibe of the whole day was so calm, cool and FUN. I want to start with Derrick and Mesaydes’ love story. I love to ask […]

December 25, 2020
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