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Ashley Hesse Photography

Hi! I’m Ashley, a Virginia engagement and wedding photographer, and I have a soft spot for love stories.

Do you ever get FOMO? You know, fear of missing out? Well, I knew that if I didn’t book this church wedding in Richmond, Va I was going to have serious FOMO. You may recognize one of my blog post frequent fliers, Rachel, who I’ve photographed more than any other person, ever. When she gifted […]

It’s so cool how photography brings people from my past back into my present, and I get to watch them grow. When I was in elementary school, yes, a full on CHILD… I met Justin. He was neighbors with one of my best friends. We would run around in the neighborhood, playing tag and other […]

It was a cloudy Pleasure House Point Engagement session until about halfway through, when the sun peeped out behind the trees just enough to create some magic! I had anticipated meeting Hannah and James for a few months, and when the day came I was stoked!! Pleasure House Point Engagement Photographer So I need to […]

Colonial Williamsburg Photographer I have had quite a few Colonial Williamsburg Engagement Sessions lately! I’m not complaining, I love it over there! When I arrived for Marian & Juliano’s session, there was a full on block party happening down in Merchant’s Square. Every parking lot was slam packed, so we had to make a last […]

romantic couple by brick wall

Colonial Heritage Wedding Photographer Mark and Leighann had the most beautiful day at their Colonial Heritage Wedding. November is normally a toss-up on what the weather will be like and they lucked out with the perfect day. It was in the low 70’s, not a cloud in the sky, perfection. I am also thankful that […]

bride and groom on golf course