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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.

Alyssa and Tyler are getting married next weekend, and I just can’t wait! We met last MAY for our first consultation so to say this has been long anticipated is the understatement of the year! We met up for their engagement session at Windsor Castle Park last year!!! I loved working with them, and can’t […]

It was such a gorgeous day in Hampton as Emily and Will celebrated their marriage! These two are just an awesome couple, and I had the best time with them. I am a sucker for blush tones, including the pink that Emily chose for her day. Costco did the florals, and I was blown away […]

Olde Towne Portsmouth Engagement Session Lauren and Paker had a beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth Engagement. These two came to me by way of a high school friend. The mutual friend has followed me since the beginning of my photography journey, and recommended me even though we haven’t spoken in years! I’m so happy she did […]

Olde Towne Portsmouth Engagement

Brittany and Ben chose to do a simple Fort Monroe elopement. Perfect for them in so many ways. Laidback, relaxed, and heartfelt! We met on a sunny afternoon for their portraits at Fort Monroe, and it was a really good time! I loved photographing them on this day a few weeks ago, and I’m very […]

Historic Post Office Wedding Photographer Mattie + Ayanna, a New York native couple who decided to have a Historic Post Office wedding in Hampton, Virginia. They planned their wedding from four states away! What kind of dedication to perfection! They have family members in the area, but a lot of their guests were from different […]