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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.

Marley and Josh’s East Beach Engagement I love sessions where I show up and within minutes feel like I’m hanging out with old friends. I felt just that way at Marley & Josh’s East Beach engagement session. We hit it off so quick, I didn’t even hold back with my dad jokes like I normally […]

Bailey + Nick’s Venue at Denali Jean Ranch Wedding Bailey + Nick’s November wedding at the Venue at Denali Jean Ranch was absolutely amazing. Although we had a little rain that pushed the ceremony indoors, it was still perfection. Megan from Astro’s Planning Team paired up with Joan Bertucci‘s decorating skill and Albemarle Florist’s centerpieces […]

Norfolk Virginia Engagement Session I’m so stoked to share these images with you guys today. I had the absolute BEST time with these two at their Norfolk engagement session. We laughed, joked, and found out we have way more in common than we thought. They are half the reason I went decided to be spontaneous […]

Lauren + Zach’s Historic Post Office Wedding Where do I even start with Lauren & Zach’s Fall Historic Post Office Wedding? My dreams really came true with this one. The burnt orange and green color palette had me swooning. The vibes were perfect for this couple and matched them to a T. Lauren was literally […]

Brenna + Alex’s Jefferson Hotel Engagement Session I am so excited that I finally was able to shoot around the Jefferson Hotel! Brenna & Alex had their first date (in Richmond) at the restaurant here, so when she suggested we start their engagement session there I was 100% in for it! I went to VCU […]