Charlie & Emily Engagement: Lynchburg, VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Ugh is anyone else just going absolutely crazy with all this rain?! I mean, don't get me wrong, there's nothing like a good, lazy day snuggling under your warm comfy blankets, drinking coffee and catching up on The Bachelor all day long!! But, let's face it... when you're an adult, it's pretty rare that you get to have days like that. And when you have a 4 year old that will only entertain herself for so long before she wants something to eat, days like that pretty much never happen! haha! 

The Lynchburg weather is always crazy this time of year, 60 degrees one day, snowing the next.  The first time we tried to get together for Charlie & Emily's engagement photos, we got snowed out. Then it snowed the beginning of this week, but everything warmed up a bit and luckily it was a beautiful day... just a little soggy & muddy out.  

These two are complete naturals in front of the camera. They are SO adorable- I would direct them into a general pose and they would snuggle up, and I wouldn't have to tell them to do anything differently, they just would! I love when couples are so happy, they radiate and can laugh with each other and you can tell by being around these two for any amount of time that they are so in love! They are getting married in March and I cannot wait!!! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Central Virginia- serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Winchester, Sunset Beach, Roanoke, and surrounding areas.  Ashley Eiban Photography is currently booking for 2016 and 2017 weddings.  Contact us today for additional information! 

Winchester, VA Wedding Photographer: Tim & Mia's Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Wedding

Small, intimate weddings have a special place in my heart! I LOVE walking away from a wedding day feeling like part of the family, and these small weddings make me feel like I've totally grown my extended family! 

Tim & Mia had such a beautiful wedding day at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia! This place is BEAUTIFUL and there was an amazing place for photos at every single corner!! It was a photographers heaven! I totally want to go back there for more shoots!! 

This couple is SO sweet and I just loved every moment with them! Mia was so calm and collected throughout the wedding day, probably my most calm bride yet! Tim was super laid back, and was so excited to see his bride walk down the aisle! Ahh! It was the sweetest!! 

They had their first dance as Bride & Groom together right after their ceremony- they talked and laughed through the entire thing- it was so sweet! 

Mia!!! The most beautiful and stunning bride!!!! <3

We then headed down to the Downtown Mall and met up with their adorable little puppy! Oh my goodness- the joy from this sweet little thing! <3 SOOOOOOOO  CUTE!!! 

Mia & Tim then had a nice & quiet dinner reception at a local restaurant downtown, where they cut their cake, enjoyed time with their family, and had a delicious dinner! 

Mia & Tim: Thank you guys SO SO SO much for including me in your special day! I had such a great time getting to know you guys, your family, and celebrate your big special day together! I loved being part of your day and it really was so sweet and special! You two are adorable! Hope you are LOVING married life so far! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central VA, but available for travel throughout Virginia (including Winchester and Northern VA) as well as world-wide! Contact us today for additional information! 

The craziness that is October! Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Phew guys- what an exhausting month it has been! Exhausting but oh my goodness so much fun! This month alone I have traveled to: Charleston- South Carolina,  The Wintergreen Resort in Virginia,  Hartford/Wethersfield in Connecticut, Forest/Bedford County in Virginia, Winchester, in Virginia, and back to Lynchburg.  

I have A TON of photos to share from all of my recent sessions, but I can't wait to share SOME of them while I'm editing more- so a few previews before I share their actual blog posts! 

So, COMING SOON, the following shoots: 

Kevin & Brittany at Sierra Vista in Forest, Virginia: 

Jim & Jennifer, at The Trivium Estates, in Forest, Virginia: 

Tim & Mia at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia: 

Dave & Rachael's Maternity Session in Millwood, Virginia: 

Mike & Emilee in Lynchburg, Virginia: 

How is this my real life?! All these beautiful people- inside & out- and I get to be a huge part of their lives!! Be on the lookout- all of these blog posts are coming soon!! 

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

sneak peek: elyse & jonathan {winchester, virginia wedding}

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeek you guys!!! I am so excited to share some images from Jonathan & Elye's wedding day! It was such a beautiful day- from the weather, to the friendships and this awesome bridal part, this gorgeous bride, the ceremony, this cutie couple, and the friends and family that surrounded this beautiful family! 

Jonathan & Elyse got married at First Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia! Such a beautiful church and then we walked around Downtown Winchester's outdoor mall area for some fun photos with Jonathan & Elyse and the bridal party until it was time for the reception at The George Washington hotel. 

Elyse was one of the most organized brides I've ever had and y'all know that is my love language!! haha. She had a great timeline & all of her family formal photos typed out! (Be looking out for a blog post on why I make all of my brides do this!!)  

Seriously Elyse!!!! SUCH a beautiful bride! 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE their fun send off! These are just colorful flower petals and they made for such an amazing exit!! 

Gaaaaaah! This bridal party!! Be still my heart!!! 

So excited to share more from this beautiful day!! Stay tuned- many many more to come soon!! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia, but available for travel to Winchester, Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach, The East Coast, and World-Wide. Contact me today for more information!   

2014 recap! Our amazing clients! {lynchburg, virginia wedding and portrait photographer}

This post has taken me forever to write! I mean, most people post about the best of 2014 the beginning on the new year... NOT the end of January! I had the hardest time picking out my favorites. I have really met some amazing people and am so honored to have been a big part of their lives- adoptions, newborns, families, engagements, weddings, senior portraits, just so so much! I've truly blessed and it truly makes me so excited for 2015! 

I'm so excited to share some of my favorite photos from the past year! Thank you to my amazing clients that supported Ashley Eiban Photography this year! 

Thanks for hanging around through that- I know it was SO long! But don't you agree- AMAZING 2014 huh?! So excited for 2015- we've already got so many amazing weddings scheduled for this year and are currently booking for the 2015 and 2016 wedding seasons! 

Newly engaged? Be sure to check out our giveaway running now through Feb 28th! All you need to do is tour The Trivium Estates in Lynchburg, Virginia to be entered for a FREE ENGAGEMENT SESSION!