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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.

When Kai and Dave asked me to come to their home to start their engagement session, I was absolutely on board. I have done plenty of newborn sessions in peoples homes, but never an engagement session. It didn’t hurt that their house is absolutely stunning! Kai sent me the Zillow listing a few weeks before […]

I love Colonial Williamsburg Engagement sessions. The hidden gardens and cobblestone sidewalks are legit two of my favorite things at shoots. Engagement sessions are kind of like a first date in some ways. We sit at our consultation which warms things up a bit, but when you add a camera it’s a whole different ball […]

I met with Taylor and Zack for their Pagoda & Neon District Engagement session on literally the most beautiful day in May. We started at the Pagoda in downtown Norfolk near the water. This place is SO cool! They have a HUGE coy pond, and the most interesting Asian style building dropped right into the […]

Yorktown Beach Engagement | Time + Liz This Yorktown beach engagement session was one I will soon not forget. I always love meeting my couples for their engagement sessions, but this one was special. First because it was my first one of the new year. Getting back into the groove of weddings can be daunting after […]

Although we had the threat of rain, the sun peeped out for Meredith & Cordeo’s engagement session at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach. It was such a pleasant surprise to not have to pull out the umbrella once during the whole shoot! These two are in the midst of quite the whirlwind wedding! They got […]