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!
That’s right, y’all! It finally happened; I am the proud, new owner of my own photography studio! *Faints*Conveniently located just minutes from my house, and big enough to host every newborn, milestone, mini-session, Santa experience, and boudoir package a girl could ever dream of; I’m still in awe of where this beautiful journey has taken […]
June 27, 2022
s officially 2022 and I’m beyond excited to dive into another year of following my dreams as a full-time photographer. The year 2021 was definitely one for the books for about 1 million reasons, but most importantly, it was the year I finally stepped into my power and decided to stop dulling my shine.
January 5, 2022
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
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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