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!
In-Studio | Portrait Session Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Nicole!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to YOU!WHEW this in-studio birthday portrait session with my good friend, Nicole was such a blast! Nicole is a loyal Real Estate client of mine, so when she reached out to schedule a special birthday shoot, I […]

April 30, 2023
On-Location | Branding Session I’m SO excited for the chance to show off my favorite images from this recent branding shoot with Nicole Reed Real Estate & Associates! Nicole and I go way back to our earliest days of business-ownership, so it’s always an extra-special treat to photograph her next milestone!! Watching her team grow […]

April 29, 2023
In-Studio | Private Boudoir Session Celebrating the start of year TWO in my studio feels like a surreal accomplishment. Ohh, what past ‘me’ would have done if she knew she’d be creating out of this gorgeous space one day. While I’ve predominately dedicated past blogs to my wedding couples, I’m excited to start sharing more […]

April 5, 2023
Edwards Wedding | Married at Fairview Farm in Powhatan, Virginia Blake and Molly’s festive Yuletide union served allllll the jolly-good feels for my final wedding of 2022! The Edwards’ love for Santa, holiday cheer, and classic Christmas movies became their entire wedding theme, and as many of you can probably already guess, I pulled up […]

April 3, 2023
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