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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.

Cape Charles Wedding As you may know, Amber is my sister in-law. I had the honor of photographing her Cape Charles wedding this past weekend. We’re all so excited for her and Mike to start their marriage! A little history of Amber and I. I met Amber a few times before Caleb and I dated, […]

Engagement at Colonial Williamsburg I just have to say that I am so excited for Mark and Leighann to tie the knot. Mark is my co-worker at my day job and when he told me he planned to pop the question… I internally squealed with excitement. I never assume someone is going to hire me […]

Ah! It’s so good to be back in action for this Yorktown Beach Engagement session with Kim and Glenn. We met on a cool spring evening for their engagement session at the beach. They were full of laughter and were obviously excited to be getting married this fall. Their story is so great. After years […]

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Downtown Richmond engagement sessions are the so great. I love going back to the city any chance I get. This session was extra special because I’ve heard so much about Lindsey from our amazing mutual friend Rachel (who has made an appearance on my blog at least 5 times). Rachel actually gave Lindsey & Matthew […]

Where do I even begin with this Lion’s Bridge maternity session! It was an absolutely overdue catch-up with one of my oldest friends, Emily. I know, I know. I always gush over Richmond, Va. being my second home… well, Emily was a huge part of making that place feel so special. She was my college […]