A trip to Lake Kerr || A personal post

Oh man! Weekends off can be SO nice and relaxing- ESPECIALLY in the middle of busy season! It's an extra treat to have some time off when everything else is so busy and booked! We were SO excited to head out to visit some friends and family at Kerr Lake in Clarksville, Virginia! I shot their sons wedding out in the area at the MacCallum Moore museum a few years ago and haven't been back to visit since! It's such a beautiful area! 

We lucked out with some decent weather- it wasn't too cold- but not too warm either! We bundled up and rode on their boat, had a campfire and a picnic on the beach, ate s'mores by the fire pit and looked at the millions and millions of stars! It was a great little getaway for a short weekend! 

I left my camera at home for a much needed break, but grabbed a few photos on my cell phone! 

Weekend Update || Smith Mountain Lake elopement & Charlottesville engagement session

Oh what a beautiful weekend! I cannot believe it's NOVEMBER and it's still warm enough to wear short sleeves and flip flops- and the leaves are just now hitting peak season! It's so amazing- can every year be like this? I know that the freezing cold is coming oh so soon, so I'm going to take advantage of this glorious sunshine for as long as possible!! 

This weekend was absolutely stunning.  The sunshine, the leaves, the sweet people!! I just loved every minute of it! 

It was such an honor to take some photos of Heidi Baker, the owner of The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia.  She is so gorgeous and we had so much fun catching up after a very busy wedding season! 

On Friday, I got to be a part of a super special elopement out at Smith Mountain Lake.  I cannot wait to share more from this special day!! 

Sunday, I met up with Andrew & Melissa out at the Ashlawn-Highlands in Charlottesville, Virginia. Goodness it is GORGEOUS there! I loved getting to know this couple and I am so excited for their Keswick Vineyards wedding next fall! 

So much more from these gorgeous sessions coming soon!! Yay! I can't wait to share!! 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia.  Serving Charlottesville, Smith Mountain Lake, Lynchburg, Forest, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas.  Available for travel world-wide.  Currently booking a limited number of weddings for 2017.  Contact me today for more information!  

Mark & Amber Smith Mountain Lake Elopement

Neither rain nor shine could hold this adorable couple down!! Mark & Amber choose to have a small, intimate elopement ceremony, with both sets of parents there, overlooking the gorgeous Smith Mountain Lake at the Mariner's Landing.  It really was the perfect setting! It started raining just as the ceremony started, but what a romantic setting it was! 

After the ceremony, we headed out to the docks for some photos when it started POURING! This couple was in such great spirits though and we got some amazing photos despite the rain and wind!! But, don't worry- the sun came out shortly after and we were able to get some amazing photos in the sunshine too! 

Venue: Mariners Landing at Smith Mountain Lake

Ashley Eiban is an elopement and wedding photographer based in Central Virginia- serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Richmond, Smith Mountain Lake, Farmville, Bedford, and surrounding areas.  Available for travel worldwide.  Currently booking weddings for 2016 and 2017. Contact us today for additional information! 

Central VA Senior Photographer: Amanda: Smith Mountain Lake

Popping in real quick on this Tuesday morning to share some images of this beautiful girl! Amanda is the sweetest girl from Brookville High School in Lynchburg, Virginia! We headed out to Smith Mountain Lake, her home away from home, for her senior portraits.  I love that she wanted to get photos at the place she loves and waited until the Fall to get the amazing colors in as well! I am so in love with every single image- I had the hardest time even choosing which ones to share first!! Be sure to stop back in soon to see the rest of her session! 

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