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2016 In Review : Thank YOU!!!

Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer

I've been sorting through all these photos from over the past year and I am seriously so blown away by the AMAZING couples I had the privilege to photograph in 2016.  This was my busiest year yet, I cut off my booking at 25 weddings, which was the best decision for the year.  My goal starting out 2016 was to be intentional with taking time off, spending time with my family, friendships, and being able to give my time 100% to my clients.  I have plans to go through my 2016 goals and what that looks like for my 2017 goals later this week.  

I was really blessed with a year of weddings very spread out! This is an industry that has natural booking cycles of spring and fall for weddings, so being able to shoot weddings through January, February, July, etc. was a huge blessing to be busy throughout the year and spread out my time away on the weekends.  

I loved finding 1-2 of my favorite images from the weddings I shot over the year! Each and every one of these couples has become friends with me and I am truly so blessed and have learned so much from each of them! We shot at some amazing venues this year- new ones, like Pharsalia and Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia

At the risk of sounding cheesy, I just wanted to thank each and everyone of these couples and their families.  It is always such an honor to be to be chosen to document the biggest most exciting day of your life- to be giving you the photos that you and your future generations will look at and enjoy for years and years down the road.  I love being a part of your wedding day, getting to know your families, and becoming friends with each and every one of you! Thank you so much for trusting me and supporting me and my family and my dreams! 

I am so excited for 2017- Cheers to another amazing year!! 


Central Virginia Wedding Photographer || Wedding Photographer in Charlottesville || Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographerbased in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Craddock Terry Hotel Wedding || Downtown Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

This blog post is a little bittersweet, as this is my last Wedding Wednesday for the year! That's right guys... I shot my last wedding of 2016 this weekend! While I am sad that the season is over, I am very excited to be welcoming some down time for rest and family time! 

Macklin & Shannon's Craddock Terry wedding day was the perfect way to end my wedding season! These two are so perfect together, they are such a fun and sweet couple, I LOVED getting to know them both so so much over the last year! Shannon made such a gorgeous bride, and her colors and fall decorations were so perfect! Their day was filled with so many emotions, to their tear-filled no-peek, their hugs to parents, emotional vows, and the parent dances, these two had me wiping my eyes the entire day! 

A HUGE thank you to the amazing vendors that made this wedding so amazing!! 

Hair & Makeup: Kerry Chance

Venue: Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Dress Alterations: The Gilded Thimble

Flowers: Perfect Arrangement

Wedding Director: Vicki Itson with Simplicity

Video: Gracie Weikert

DJ: Official Entertainment

Cake: Angela Hudson Cakes


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