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!
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
“Family is not an important thing, it is everything.” Have you ever had that one countdown for a special event or vacation that really kept you moving forward? Like, your mind is constantly telling you that once I get to X, Y and then Z it’s go time and BAM, there’s all the motivation you’ve […]
September 16, 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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