Brian & Emily's Melrose Caverns Wedding

Melrose Caverns in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Brian & Emily’s Wedding was such a stunning day! I LOVE shooting at Melrose Caverns- there’s a gorgeous farmhouse to get ready in, beautiful open fields, the stone work, everything is gorgeous!

Emily started by getting ready with her best friend, Mom and Mother-in-Law to be. The sweetest moments between her Mom had us all in tears! Because the fear of rain coming all day, we worked SO fast, and then lucked out because it never started raining… so we got lots and lots of portraits! Their ceremony was so sweet and overlooked the beautiful stone historical building! Right into their reception, which was so much fun! Their guests had the best time celebrating together!

I just love these two so much- they are so sweet and so much fun! Congrats you two! Hope you’re having the best time on your honeymoon!!

Thank you so so much to all the amazing vendors that made this day so special!

Venue: Melrose Caverns in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Florals: Amanda Day Rose in Southern Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulu’s Online

Bridal Gown:

Hair & Makeup:

Groom’s Suit: Phillip Michael Fashion

Coordination: Jack Yancey at Melrose Caverns In Harrisonburg, Virginia

Officiant: Steve Smith

Videographer: Taylor Rigg Creative

Catering: Early Katering in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cake:

Dj: Prime Time Event Group in Charlottesville, Virginia

David & Allie: Southern Fall Wedding in Harrisonburg, Virginia Wedding

Fall wedding season has officially begun and I cannot even begin to think of a wedding that was better suited to kick off the season! David and Allie got married at the Barn at Kline’s Mill right outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia and I am OBSESSED with their wedding day and both of them!

Allie was easily the happiest, most joyful bride ever! She was radiating joy all day and her bridesmaids and family were the sweetest people ever! We loved being there through the getting ready moments with them all, through the ceremony, portrait time, and reception. Let me tell you guys something- these two are LOVED and you could tell on their wedding day! I was smiling the entire time through culling and editing their sneak peek and had the hardest time narrowing their photos down to a blog post! A great problem to have!

These two have been dating since high school and together for over eight years! This day was a long time coming! The foggy weather and misty ceremony didn’t even make them bat an eye- they were just so thrilled to be here in this moment!

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THANK YOU to the amazing vendors that made this day so perfect!

Venue: The Barn at Klines Mill in Linville, Virginia

Florist: The Faded Poppy in Waynesboro, Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey Online

Bridal Gown: Carolina Bridal World in Smithfield, North Carolina

Hair & Makeup: The Studio Hair Salon in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Warehouse

Officiant: Steve Rawls

Videography: Abbey Gray

Catering: Early Katering in Harrisonburg, Virginia

DJ: Greg Tutwiler with National DJ Connection

Surviving Busy Season || Motherhood and Small Business series

It's that time of year, where getting dinner on the table seems like a major accomplishment. Heck, even taking a shower and putting on clothes that aren't leggings is a huge accomplishment! This is coming at the very end of the busy-season, but blogging during the busy September, October and early November months is almost non-existent.  When the work piles up, there are photoshoots every night, and it's easy to push other things aside, like family time. It's moments like this when I've found I have to put super intentional with scheduling time off, and putting the work away for the evenings.  

1- Learn to say No. I know, I talk about this all of the time, but it is so difficult to turn down work, especially knowing that the next few months are going to be way slower.  But saying yes to everything means you're having to say no to the things that really matter.  

2- Take the time to Schedule your week.  At the beginning of every week, I look through my shoots and schedule the time for the office work that is required.  I try to have at least one day where I don't schedule any appointments out of the home and I know that I'll be able to answer emails, and get my editing done.  

3- Schedule time off.  If you look at my (color coordinated!!) calendar, you'll see where I have dates that I schedule off ahead of time.  I know that these are the days I can spend some time at school with Emerson, I can do brunch with some friends, and really, just take some time for myself to re-coup and re-energize.  

Trust me, I totally understand how difficult it is to turn down paying clients.  But, I've learned from the past, I've learned from being burnt-out and sacrificing important family time that it really isn't worth it.   

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based 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 

Fall Family Photos || Lynchburg family and portrait photographe

Catching up on some amazing sessions from this Fall! It's such a blessing to be busy and have so many sessions, but that means that I end up getting behind on everything else, including blogging! 

I love the change of pace that fall brings, where I photograph more families than usual! Changing things up is always a good thing in my book, especially when it means I get to snuggle up with some sweet babies and meet new people! Just a warning, I will snuggle your baby and do the goofiest things to get them to look at me and smile! ;) The Long family was no exception! I loved spending the afternoon with them and snuggling their little guy! 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based 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! 

Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding || Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer

When I dream of a gorgeous backyard wedding, THIS is exactly what I dream of! A backyard on a mountaintop, overlooking the entire city of Lynchburg, surrounded by gorgeous greenery, friends and family! Such a beautiful day from start to finish! Barrett & Isabelle's wedding was gorgeous! They got married at their childhood home nestled in Lynchburg, Virginia with THE most amazing views of the city that you've ever seen! 

One of the things that Isabelle loves most about Barrett is that he can always make her laugh- and goodness could you tell on their wedding day.  They were both so happy and carefree, it was such a blast! 

Thanks so all the amazing vendors that helped so much with this gorgeous wedding! 

Hair: Carol at Classic Hair & Tan in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Florist: Meg Laughon 

Venue: Basten family home

Bridal Gown: Celebration Bridal in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bridesmaids Dresses: Celebration Bridal

Band: Dragonfly in Central Virginia

Catering: Avenue Foods in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cake: Kissed Cupcakes

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia.  Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Farmville, Winchester, Hampton Roads, and surrounding areas.  Available for travel world wide.  

Ashley is passionate about serving her couples, creating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portraits for 2016 and 2017.  Contact us today for additional information!