Downtown Roanoke Engagement Session || Central Virginia wedding and portrait photographer

Whenever I get to explore new areas for photo sessions, I have such a great time! I was so excited to head to downtown Roanoke this week for Chris & Katie's engagement session! These two are so much fun and really had me laughing our entire time together! You know the couple that gets engaged on a glacier in Iceland is going to be amazing!!

They live in the Roanoke area, so it was so awesome to see some of their favorite spots around town! We started at the Mill Mountain Coffee shop- how every engagement session should start in my opinion! ;)  We walked around downtown, there really are some of the coolest buildings and spots downtown.  

After walking all around downtown, we headed up to the Mill Mountain Star that overlooks all of Roanoke.  Talk about a view! For some reason, I hadn't ever been up there- but I'm so glad they added this to the list! 

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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! 

Mountain view Ceremony at The Glen at The Boxtree Lodge and Braeloch Wedding Venue || Vinton, VA Wedding Photographer

Looking through the trees and seeing those gorgeous mountain views, you completely forgot about the heat of the August afternoon for Jake & Casey's wedding ceremony.  The Glen is a new location at the Boxtree Lodge and the Braeloch, and goodness it's so pretty! Walking through the venue, you're greeted with the tall ceilings and the walls of windows overlooking the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains.  We were all so thankful that the rain missed the Vinton area- even though it rained in both Bedford and Lynchburg! 

It's been so much fun getting to know Casey and her family more over the last few months! I was able to document their engagement session last Fall, Casey's Bridal Portraits earlier this summer, so being there on their wedding day, I felt like a part of the family! I may have even cried during the Father/Daughter dance, but I totally blame her Mom for that one! ;)  

Thanks so much for choosing me for your special day Jake & Casey!! I am so so so happy for you guys- hope you enjoy the beaches of Grenada this week and are able to fully relax & enjoy being married!! Hooray!! 

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Thank you to all the sweet vendors that made this event so successful! 

Venue: The Glen at The Boxtree Lodge/ Braeloch in Vinton, Virginia 

Make-Up: In your face makeup art in Lynchburg, Virginia

Hair Stylist: Jennifer Ferris at Salon Virtue in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bridal Gown: Mori Lee purchased at Bridal Mart in Burlington, Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Groom & Groomsmen: Belk

Bowties: Custom Made by Elegant & Royal Collections 

Flowers: Irvington Spring Farms, designed by Trish Davis

DJ: Music, Music & More Music

Photo-booth: Sanders Family Photobooth in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Catering: Country Kitchen in Christiansburg, Virginia 

Cake: Billies Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Vinton, Bedford, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke and surrounding areas.  Available for travel world-wide.  Currently booking a limited number of weddings for 2016 and 2017. Contact us today for additional information! 

Lance & Meaghan: Lynchburg Virginia Proposal Photographer

Guys! Take special note- THIS is how you plan a proposal! :) 

Lance called me while he was planning his proposal! Meaghan was visiting from Florida for the weekend and he wanted to surprise her and propose to her while she was here! He told her to plan for a nice dinner out and then surprised her with a mini-photoshoot! We started out a few minutes of just a few general photos and then we set up THE proposal picture.  

I had Meagan and Lance pose where her back was away from Lance, and during that time he got down on one knee.  

I then had her turn around and oh my goodness she was SO surprised. It was amazing to see all the emotions hit her at once! Surprise, shock, excitement, joy! Oh I loved it so much! 

After Meaghan was able to collect her emotions we had a super fun engagement session! Rivermont Park was in full bloom and it was seriously beautiful! Meaghan & Lance were SO happy together and such a joy to photograph!! 

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

A weekend Recap: Engagements, Newborns, and a Wedding || Lynchburg, Virginia Photographer

Happy Leap Day! It's a BEAUTIFUL day here in Lynchburg, VA- the sun is shining, it's in the mid-60's and I had a gorgeous, busy weekend full of beautiful people!! I traveled all over Virginia this past weekend- from Richmond to Goode and Bedford, to Tyro and back to Lynchburg! It was exhausting, but oh my goodness- so much fun! I love love LOVE being there to document all these important moments in peoples lives! It's so special to me!! 

My weekend started out with a drive to the Richmond area for some newborn snuggles! Cutie little Brady was born this past week and I was SO EXCITED to get out there for some newborn shots! 

On Saturday, I got to celebrate with Andrew & Allie at their BEAUTIFUL wedding in Goode, and their reception at the Avenel in Bedford, Virginia! Everything about this wedding was gorgeous and their friends and family truly rallied around them and made their day SO special! Allison made such a stunning bride, and you can truly see their love watching them! 

On Sunday I headed out to Pharsalia for Brian & Lindsey's engagement session. They are getting married in a few short months out here and I am SO excited! Phrasally is seriously GORGEOUS and was the perfect backdrop for their photos! 

I can't wait to share more photos from each of my shoots this past weekend! Come back this week to see more! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia- serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Bedford, and surrounding areas.  Ashley Eiban Photography is also available for travel world-wide.  We are currently booking for 2016 and 2017. Contact us today for additional information! 

Macklin & Shannon Engagement || Central VA Photographer

How do I get so lucky?! I seriously get to meet the most amazing couples- and it's my job to hang out with them! I was seriously giddy meeting and getting to know Macklin & Shannon this weekend! They met me out at Boonsboro Country Club after Mike & Emilee's wedding. They were so laid back- with the wedding up in the air due to the weather, we had to move their engagement session date and time and play it by ear.  SO thankful they were so flexible with me in this crazy weekend! ;) 

They are such a cute couple- and they brought their cute puppies for some photos! Love having family pets involved! They are seriously part of the family!! They recently moved out to the Bedford and Central Virginia area for work, and are having their wedding at The Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia this October! So excited for their wedding! She's going to make such a gorgeous bride!! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer, based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.  Also available for travel world-wide.  Currently offering complimentary engagement sessions! Contact us today for more information!