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!
This session gives me chills and fills me with so much JOY. If that’s a weird way to start this, I don’t even care haha! Garret and Maddie are the absolute sweetest people on the earth, so together you can imagine how perfect they are! Garret reached out to me after I shot their friend’s […]

November 8, 2020
Drrrrum roll please….. Well, before I get to the announcement, even despite the (many) challenges 2020 has brought me (well, all of us) it has truly been an overall eye-opening, rejuvenating and inspiring year. I learned that life can change on a dime and even the most prepared can be left scrambling for a solid […]

October 30, 2020
Wow. Where do I honestly begin with The Reset Conference that I recently attended? This conference was life changing for me… literally. I know it may sound silly to some that a photography conference could carry so much positive weight in my life, especially if you are unfamiliar with it or aren’t a photographer that […]
October 13, 2020
Lance and Emily are MARRIED! They tied the knot at the gorgeous Malden Hill venue in Aylett, VA. Y’all – this place is captivating to say the least! Emily told me she set out for a rustic venue with a statement barn and fell in love with Malden Hill and their helpful staff. Malden Hill […]

October 4, 2020
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