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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.

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 Williamsburg Engagement Photographer I met with Lauren and Zach for their Colonial Williamsburg Engagement Session last weekend and had the best time getting to know them. Their proposal story is one of my favorites! Simple, romantic, and absolute perfection. A situation where Zach just couldn’t wait, so he asked her by the bonfire in […]

Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer This Virginia Beach engagement session was in-credible. If I’ve ever photographed you, you’ve probably heard me talk about ‘glow’. I’ve had clients basically run for the light so we don’t miss out on epic, glowy photo opportunities. Well, Josh and Lauren didn’t have to run for any light because it was […]

Where do I start… Where do I even start with this Maymont Park Engagement Session? First off, let’s talk about Rebecca and Kurt. These two and their accomplishments absolutely blow me away. Both under 30 and have worked abroad teaching English in two different countries, have earned their Masters Degrees, and are starting their life […]

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 […]