Sunset Beach, North Carolina Family Portrait Session

Sunset Beach, North Carolina is one of our favorite places to unwind and vacation, but when I get to do photos out there, I will gladly take on a session or two while on vacation! I LOVE the beach and photos by the beach just have even more special memories attached to them! Knowing that every time anyone in the family sees these photos they will remember the laughs, the fun on the beach, the struggle to pack up what seems like the entire world to get those kids on the beach, the late night chats, and the time spent with their family, just adds a whole different approach to the photos! 

When Caitlin first emailed me, it seemed like fate that we were both going to be on vacation there at the same time! I was so excited! After an afternoon of thunderstorms, it was a beyond gorgeous evening- the heat was gone, and the sky was just gorgeous! I had such a blast with this amazing family! 

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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 2019. Interested in learning more? Inquire here! 

A snow day! || Lynchburg, VA Photographer

Oh my goodness! It finally happened! Lynchburg got our snow day- enough to sled in, play in, make snow shakes, and get a couple of days off of school. Now, I am the first to say I am so ready for routine to be back in our lives (after 2 weeks off for Christmas Break, cancelled school for cold weather & ice, MLK Jr Day, and then the snow days, it feels like we're never getting back on a schedule!) but true snow days, with more than 2 inches of snow, are super rare for Central Virginia- making them A LOT of fun! 

Emerson and her neighborhood friends had a BLAST and stayed outside pretty much all day. I made her come in for lunch and a little bit of rest time and you would have thought the world was ending in our house! ;) It does make it super nice that she can get all the layers on by herself! 

We thoroughly enjoyed a lazy snow day- the fire stayed on almost all day, drank hot chocolate, and were super successful in making the house a disaster zone! But, totally worth it! I know these are the days that we'll talk about and remember for years and years to come! 

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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.  Contact Ashley today for additional information! 

Lynchburg, VA Engagement Session || James & Tresa

I can't even begin to tell you my excitement when I turned into the entrance of Sweet Briar College and saw how much color was still around! All week, I've been shooting with very limited options- you know- the trees with the half-dead dark orange leaves barely hanging on. Somehow, it's like this little area has been protected from all of the wind and rain we've had lately and all of the gorgeous color was there! 

James & Tresa drove down from Northern Virginia to Charlottesville for their engagement session, and then met me at Sweet Briar, which is only about 30 miles from the Lynchburg area. I love this spot because there are a ton of options and so much variety- between the boat house, open fields, brick buildings, and the barns- there's something for almost everyone! 

We had a great time getting to know each other- their adorable pup, Foster came along and you know I LOVE it when fur babies get included! We chatted all about their upcoming wedding at the Knights Gambit Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia- it's going to be BEAUTIFUL and so much fun! 

Thanks James & Tresa for making the trip down to Lynchburg! I LOVED LOVED LOVED getting to know you both and can't wait for your big day!!! 

View their full gallery or to purchase prints, click here! 

Trivium Estate Wedding || AJ & Kimberly classic, fall wedding day

Everything about AJ & Kim's wedding day was so beautiful and classy! From her gorgeous venue at The Trivium Estate, that ahhh-mazing gown, the gorgeous florals, and her super sweet groom, that had a smile on his face all day. 

I know you've heard this before, but AJ & Kim just radiate their love for each other! It's so inspiring to be around a couple that is so happy and joyful- and you could just tell from all of their friends and family there for the day! These two needed no direction from me, they just automatically cuddled up together, laughed, kissed, and got lost in the moment. I was in portrait heaven with these two- I wish we had another hour for portraits! ;) 

Their first look was stunning & so sweet! AJ surprised Kim with the most thoughtful gifts and notes, and he was almost speechless when he saw her put together in her dress! Ahh So sweet! I've been so excited to share these photos with you guys! 

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The amazing vendor dream-team: 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

Coordinator: Heidi with The Trivium Estate 

Makeup: In Your Face Makeup Art in Lynchburg, Virginia

Hair: Kristina's Beauty Shop in South Boston, VA

Bridal Gown and Accessories: David's Bridal

Groom & Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse

Bridesmaids: David's Bridal

Florist: Bloom by Doyles in Lynchburg, Virginia

DJ: Official Entertainment in Lynchburg, Virginia

Catering: Charley's Restaurant and Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bartender: Tabby Bennett Wedding & Event Bartender in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cake: Angela Hudson Cake in Lynchburg, Virginia

Keswick Vineyard Wedding || Andrew & Melissa's Fall Winery Wedding Day

I've been SO excited for Andrew & Melissa's wedding from our first Skype call! When they were telling me about their plans for their autumn wedding at Keswick Vineyards, I knew they were going to be a such a fun couple! They really wanted their photos to show not only their love for each other, but the joy and excitement for their big day! We all had a blast at their Oktoberfest-themed reception, which included the most amazing German food ever! You really can tell how much they love each other & how happy their friends and family were for them! 

Keswick Vineyard is seriously a stunning venue- it's so perfect for a wedding! Their bridal suite, the grooms room, complete with a pool table and the patio are so perfect for starting out the big day! Andrew & Melissa chose to have their ceremony site overlooking the mountains & gorgeous vineyard.  There are SO many amazing spots for photos here- between the pool, the vines, the house, the pond, I mean, everywhere you turn is another amazing portrait location!! 

The amazing vendors that made this gorgeous wedding day so successful! 
 

Venue: Keswick Vineyard in Orange, Virginia

Coordinator: Logan with Real Southern Accents in Keswick, Virginia

Officient: Dave Norris 

Bridal Gown: 

Bridesmaids: 

Groom & Groomsmen: Menguin Online

Florals: Plantscapes Florist in Charlottesville, Virginia and DIY 

DJ: Nathan May, DJ Fit in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Catering: The Bavarian Chef in Madison, Virginia

Cake: Sweethaus in Charlottesville, Virginia

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

Ashley has been photographing couples for over 6 years and is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships and images you can cherish forever.  Currently booking a limited number of weddings for 2018 & 2019.  Contact me today for additional information!