Intimate Sherando Lake Wedding || James & Claudia

James & Claudia planned the most perfect wedding celebration! They decided to do an elopement-style at a place that was near and dear to their hearts, Sherando Lake in Central Virginia. They had only the closest family members and friends there with them, and wait until you see the views! When we were there for their engagement session, they talked about how they just wanted a relaxing day to celebrate while feeling like they were at a back-yard BBQ and man, did they pull it off- plus they had a food truck serving dinner for everyone! YUM!! 

Our associate photographer, Michela, shot this wedding and she did SUCH a great job! So proud to have her on the team! Did you know, if I am not available for your wedding date, you can still get the Ashley Eiban Photography Wedding Experience with our Associate Photographer program! 

Congratulations to James & Claudia! We are so so thankful to have been a part of your special day! 

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Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2018 and 2019.  

Thanks again to Michlea for being an amazing addition to our team and being there for James & Claudia! <3 To learn more about our Associate Photographer program, click here! 

John & Victoria's backyard wedding || Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

THIS COUPLE! I had the best time at this gorgeous wedding! I shot Victoria's cousin's wedding in February, so it was like a mini-family reunion seeing everyone again!  John & Victoria decided to get married at a family member's home- it's seriously such a gorgeous spot and was the perfect backdrop for their wedding! They were both super laid back, and didn't stress about the pop-up thunderstorms at all! We took some photos out of the front porch, in the garage, and even some in the rain! They are a true testament that some rain does not have to ruin your wedding day! 

These two are just SO in love and it totally shows! They are the best poses, constantly changing up their facial expressions, snuggling up, and interacting with each other! They seriously made my job SO easy and choosing photos for their blog post was SO DIFFICULT!! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia.  Serving Lynchburg, Forest, Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Farmville, and surrounding areas.  Currently booking for 2016 & 2017.  Contact us today for additional information! 

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! 

Central Virginia Wedding || An Avoca Museum Wedding

Guys. I swore I wasn't ready for Fall. I wanted to cling onto summer for as long as possible. Soak up every last sun ray and time in the pool. And then this weekend happened.  A weekend that hit us with cooler temps and a slight breeze and it was magical.  It was the exact taste of autumn that I needed.  To shoot a wedding and it not be sweltering, everyone wasn't sweating and dying- it was perfect.  

Jerry & Holly had a beautiful, intimate ceremony at The Avoca Museum in Central Virginia.  It's a beautiful museum, full of gorgeous, green gardens, intimate little spots, and history.  It was the perfect spot for their families to join- Holly's from this area, and Jerry's all the way from Texas.  They had the county touches added in with the gorgeous museum to make it a truly unique to them wedding! 

Holly did the sweetest first look with her Mom and her Dad! Totally made me tear up!! 

A special thanks to the vendors that helped make this day unique and special! 

Venue: Avoca Museum in Altavista, VA

Make Up: Cheri Lanier with Mary Kay

Hair: Mitchell's on 7th in Altavista, VA 

Florist: Cheryl's Secret Garden in Lynchburg, VA

Dj: DJ Stu and Party Patrol Productions in Hurt, VA

Cake: DIY by Groom's Step-Mom (Leisa) 

Catering: DIY and Cheryl Ragland

Groom & Groomsmen Vests: Men's Warehouse in Lynchburg, VA

Photobooth: O'Snap Photobooth  in Lynchburg, VA 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia.  Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Farmville, and surrounding areas.  

Available for travel world-wide.  Currently accepting a limited number of sessions for 2016 and 2017.  Contact us today for additional information! 

Greensboro, NC Wedding Photographer: Jared & Tyler Gail

Sometimes, this job has the craziest outcomes... like you get hired to second shoot for a wedding in Greensboro, North Carolina- 2 hours from home- and show up to find out the groom is the little brother of some of your best friends from high school! 

I had such a great time second shooting for  SMM Photography, based out of Charleston, SC  for Jared & Tyler Gail's Wedding Day! They had such a beautiful, southern, and classy ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Greensboro! Their reception was at a beautiful barn venue called the Steele Crest, just outside of Greensboro! I loved this relaxed venue! 

Working with Stefanie was so much fun- so glad I was able to make the short trip and travel down for this stunning wedding!! 

Thanks again to Stefanie Morris for having me around to second shoot for this beautiful & romantic Greensboro, NC wedding!! Congratulations to Jared & Tyler Gail! Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your special day! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- but available for travel to all surrounding areas- including Greensboro, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle, North Carolina and surrounding areas! Contact me today for information about our wedding packages!