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!
I had the absolute honor of having Aysleigh in the studio for her newborn session and couldn’t wait to share this session on the blog! Aysleigh’s mom Casey and I met through our parents growing up so I have quite literally known her for what feels like (and is very close to) forever! I have […]
July 14, 2020
Being a photographer isn’t something that I do, it’s part of who I am. It sound cheesy but this never feels like a job to me, it comes so easy and natural to me — not in a boastful or I think I am a perfect photographer kind of way, but in an I love […]
July 7, 2020
“She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” Where do I even begin with this blog post? First and foremost, I want to express my genuine and deep gratitude to my tribe of friends that made this […]
June 24, 2020
2019 was quite the year for me, and not necessarily in the best way. Business was great but my personal life had it’s share of struggle. From my mom being hospitalized for an extended time, and at one point on life support, to my childhood home being set on fire and burned to the ground. […]
June 8, 2020
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