Sneak Peeks || Spring in Lynchburg

I know, I know... it's Wednesday and I'm just now getting to my weekend update. That's how you know it's been a fun & full weekend spilling into week! We've been working hard on the house updates- we've laid gravel, done some landscaping, tiled the bathroom floor, painted all the trim and ceilings... so much work and I basically never want to paint anything else ever again! ;)  But in between all these house projects, I was able to step away for some amazing photoshoots! It's engagement photo season- and I love it! 

I photographed Lance's proposal to Meaghan last year around this time, and am so thrilled to be doing their wedding at Tresca on 8th in downtown Lynchburg later this year! They brought their sweet, fluffy puppy for their engagement session this time! Oh my goodness, Mac is seriously the cutest thing ever!! 

I also got to meet up with Mike & Haley in downtown Lynchburg for their engagement session! This adorable couple is so sweet and getting married at The Trivium estate so soon! It was so fun exploring and of course taking advantage of the gorgeous cherry blossoms! 

I can't wait to share more from these sessions & from our house updates! 

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!! 

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! 

Fall Mini-Sessions: Lynchburg, Virginia Photographer

I am so excited to announce some Fall Mini-Sessions! They will be held on Saturday, November 7th! Spots are limited, so email me at ashley@ashleyeiban.com for additional 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!! 

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!! 

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! 

Planning Your Wedding: Building your Timeline

I'm back with Part II of my Planning your Wedding to talk about Building your Timeline! This time, to chat about the timeline WITHOUT a first look! (You can read all about creating a timeline with a first look here!) 

I love helping my brides create a timeline that will flow with their special day, without causing extra stress or forgetting something really important! I always meet with my brides a few times before their wedding day and we build a timeline over the course of their engagement through to their wedding day! It is so important to me that my brides & grooms ENJOY their big day and don't feel stressed out or rushed at all! 

Like I mentioned in the last post, it is important to start planning your timeline by looking over the non-negotiable moments, such as when you are allowed to arrive at your venue, what time your ceremony is planned for, and what time you and all of your guests have to be out of the venue.  

Without doing a first look, I will typically try to get photos of the bride individually, her and her bridesmaids, and a few of the bride with her immediate family members- like siblings, and parents, etc.  I will also do this with the groom- anything that we can get before the ceremony, will help us save time! 

If we know these general guidelines, we write this out: 

1:00 Arrive at venue

4:00 Ceremony Begins

4:30 Ceremony Ends/ Cocktail Hour Begins

10:00 Send-off 

Then we add the remaining details! I always build in about 20-30 minutes for touch-ups, water, and so their early guests don't see them.  

2:00 Arrive at venue / Getting Ready Photos / Details, etc. 

4:00 Ceremony Begins

4:30 Extended Formal Photos

5:00 Entire Bridal Party Photos 

5:30 Bride & Groom Photos 

6:00 Reception Begins 

8:15 Bride & Groom Sunset Photos 

10:00 Send-off 

I'll be back with my Planning Your Wedding Series to talk about a Reception Time-Line, Formal Photos, Getting Ready Tips, etc!  Is there anything you would love to know about planning a wedding?