Lynchburg VA Photos

Beyond the Lens: Danielle Wallace with The Crimson Magpie Rentals & Design

I am SO excited to be sharing with you a new series while I'm out on maternity leave! I've asked some friends in the wedding and creative industry to write about a topic they're passionate about- whether that be tips helping brides while planning a wedding, what they've learned in their business, balancing life and owning a small business, plus so much more! Let me tell you- there's some amazing stuff coming up and I can't wait to share! 

Photo by Crystal George

Photo by Crystal George

Today, Danielle Wallace with The Crimson Magpie Rentals & Design is going personal today, and talking to us about how she survives as an Introvert, in an extremely extroverted field- the wedding industry! As an extrovert, when she told me what she was thinking about talking about, I was super excited! I love hearing and learning how I can love on others well- and knowing not to take things personally when my introverted friends just need to have a night off, or some alone time! 

 

Beyond the Lens: Introvert in a Creative, Extrovert Industry || Danielle Wallace with the Crimson Magpie

Surviving being an Introvert in an Extrovert Centered Career

Reading an entire book in a day. Gardening in warm morning sunshine. Journaling in the stillness of night. Those moments are my idea of a good time. More often than not, though my reality is quite different. Imagine the hubbub of Grand Central Station combined with the blistering pace of the Indie 500 and the drama of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Picture that and you have an idea of what it’s like to build a business in the wedding industry.

The wedding industry is bright and full of joy, creativity, passion and collaboration. It’s full of opportunities to solve problems both big and small. But as an introvert the continual need to be “on” socially exhausts me to the deepest part of my being. Add a very busy one-year old to the mix and some days I want to crawl into a closet with the aforementioned book and stay there forever. For the introverts reading this, you know what I mean. If you’re an introvert, well hopefully this helps you understand why your introverted friend canceled plans to go out Friday night. Here are a few of the things that help balance my introvert neurosis with my love for this crazy awesome wedding gig.

Photo by Adam Mullins

Photo by Adam Mullins

Behind the scenes. The song is coming to a close. The DJ is about to direct guests’ attention towards four tiers of buttercream perfection. Aunt June leans over and whispers she forgot to bring the heirloom cake knife. I make a dash to my kit and grab my spare cake server, and dash back to lay it calmly (don’t let me kid you, my heart is pounding out of my chest) on the table seconds before the bride and groom arrive to cut the cake. Okay, maybe not a super hero move in the same category as Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne, but I love filling in the numerous gapes so the wedding dreams of very special people go off without a hitch.

Organizational routines. The fuel of a successful event is organization, and lucky for me I love spreadsheets, timelines, calendars, bullet points, anything that smacks of a plan or a to do list. Que the entrance of my daughter (pride goes before a fall, anyone?)  last year making it almost impossible to be as organized as I would like to be. My latest comprise: I let her unwind an entire roll of toilet paper so that I can update my spreadsheet while doing calf raises because that counts as a workout, right? All you mamas who run a business while raising kids, you are my heroes.

Photo by Mixed Creative Company 

Photo by Mixed Creative Company 

Intentional recharging. For me that means being completely alone. Alone isn’t really a thing when you have a child, so I’ve had to get creative. To be perfectly honest I have a way to go with this part of my life. There are days when I feel like I’m scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Sometimes my car is my sanctuary for half an hour while I write or read, which is not as depressing as it sounds! A big one is turning off my phone. A reprieve from digital human is a must, so instead (if I’m not working at night) I journal, or bake a treat to share with my husband while we binge on Stranger Things or The Office after our baby girl is in bed.

Really cool people. This one seems to contradict everything I’ve said previously, but I’ve met some amazing people in this industry. Many of my brides and grooms, their family members, and fellow vendors have impacted my life the past three years. My bride that hand-painted wall hangings for the nursery when my baby was born.  My bride that checks up on me regularly to see how I’m doing and ask about my life. Fellow stay-at-home vendor moms who reached out to me the first difficult months after my daughter was born. The former bride and groom turned friends who used their trailer to help me pick up rental stock and then wouldn’t let me pay them. My coworkers who have become best friends and yell at me when I’m not taking care of myself…I could go on.

Photo by Sherry Congrad

Photo by Sherry Congrad

And I do go on! Let me have my quiet place to recharge, and I’m ready to hit the road again. The joy, the romance, the beauty, and the opportunities of the wedding world adds a depth and breadth to my world that I didn’t know was possible. I can’t wait to see what new adventures the 2018 season has in store.

 


Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2018 and 2019.  Contact Ashley today for additional information!

Coleton & Elizabeth's engagement session || Downtown Lynchburg, VA Engagement Photographer

I looooooooove that I have some super awesome couples that are braving the cold and getting their engagement photos done this winter!! I was so excited to have our engagement session with Coleton & Elizabeth- when I first met with them a few months ago, it totally felt like I was catching up with old friends! They are the sweetest couple, are always laughing & smiling and so down-to-earth! What could be better!!?! 

We met up in downtown Lynchburg and got some photos on the streets in Lynchburg and then headed over to Percival's Island on the Blackwater Running Trails! 



Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer: Jim & Jenn's Trivium Estates Wedding

I am so in love with this beautiful Trivium Estates Wedding! Jim & Jennifer are so adorable- and we had the best time at their relaxed and laid-back Friday wedding! These two were so calm, I think we started annoying them by asking them if they needed anything! ;) That's what a good wedding planner (ahem, Heidi at the Trivium) and an organized couple will get you!! 

Everything about their wedding was gorgeous- from Jenn's dress- her unique bouquet (complete with decorative kale!!), her ahhhh-mazing shoes (no, seriously- wait till you see them!), their beer loving hand-made bar, to their awesome friends & family surrounding them to celebrate their big day! 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

(what did I tell you about those SHOESSSSS!!?!?! Jenn- I'm stealing these!!!) 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Jim & Jenn opted for a First Look- and it was so adorable! I love seeing these guys and their amazing reactions to seeing their brides for the first time!!! 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Jim & Jennifer choose to have their ceremony out at the Arbor at The Trivium- with the GORGEOUS views overlooking the mountains!! 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

The Trivium has this AMAZING car- so we of course had to get photos with it! It's absolutely GORGEOUS! 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer || Wedding at The Trivium || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Vendors: 

Venue & Wedding Planning: The Trivium Estates in Forest, Virginia 

Florist: Perfect Arrangement Flowers in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Caterer:  Avenue Foods in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bartender: Tabby's Bartendering Service in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Band: Whiskey Rebellion

Jenn's Hair: About Face in Lynchburg, Virginia 

 

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Jim & Jenn-

Thank you both SO much for choosing me to capture your big day! It was SUCH an honor to be there with you guys and to celebrate with you!!

We had such a great time and are so excited for the two of you as you begin this new adventure together!! 

 

 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- but available for travel worldwide! Contact us today for more information

Kevin & Brittany: Sierra Vista Engagement || Lynchburg, VA Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Oh this time of year! It's a CRAZY time in the world of a photographer! I've been to Charleston, Winchester, Connecticut, Lynchburg, Wintergreen, Forest, and Front Royal all in the last few weeks! It's been SO much fun- I love the colorful backdrops all around- and Kevin & Brittany's engagement session was SO beautiful! 

It was such a fantastic day- the weather was absolutely GORGEOUS! It was the best time! Kevin & Brittany are so cute together- and I am SO excited for their wedding at Sierra Vista this upcoming April! Praying already for nice, warm spring weather!! 

Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com
Sierra Vista Engagement Photographer || Lynchburg VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

Thanks for such a beautiful and amazing evening Kevin & Brittany!! I am so excited for your wedding this upcoming April! It's going to be so much fun- and SO beautiful!!!! 

 

 

Ashley Eiban Photography is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- but available for travel world-wide! Contact us today for more information! 

Anthony & Ryan: A Wintergreen Resort Engagement Session

Oh my goodness! What a pleasant surprise it was to drive up to Wintergreen Resort and find that it was a total FALL Wonderland up there! All the leaves had changed, the air was crisp and cool! I looooooooved it!  We had to reschedule due to all that rain that hit us a few weeks ago- and this was THE perfect time for it!! 

Anthony & Ryan made the drive down and we had the best time! They are seriously too cute! We laughed our way through their entire session and I even got an email the next day how surprised they were that getting their photos taken was so much fun!! 

Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography

And then we got to sit and watch the sunset at the very place they will be getting married! On top of this BEAUTIFUL mountain and overlooking this amazing view!!! <3 CANNOT WAIT for their wedding day!! 

Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography
Wintergreen Resort Engagement Photos || Lynchburg, VA Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com || Ashley Eiban Photography

Thanks so much Anthony & Ryan for hanging out with us and just being oh so awesome! I CANNOT wait for your wedding day! I can already tell it's going to be the most fun ever!! 

 

Ashley Eiban is a wedding, portrait, and engagement photographer, based in Lynchburg, Virginia but available for travel world-wide- including Wintergreen Resort! Contact us or email at ashley@ashleyeiban.com for more information! I'd love to hear from you!