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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.

I met with Justine and Zac out at Windsor Castle Park on a sunny Wednesday in May for their Maternity session. They’re expecting their first baby, a son they’ve named Jamison Sean <3 <3 We wandered around the grounds of the park for about an hour or so, and boy did Zac keep us laughing! […]

Let me start by saying that this was probably the most fun I have ever had at a session! Between joking about internet memes and belting out the Moana sound track together these girls had me weak from laughing. Rachel is a friend and repeat client (yay! thank you Rachel) who calls herself my “Extra EXTRA […]

Teachers love to tell you that high school is the best time of your life. If you’re like most students, you probably won’t like admitting your teachers are right. But kids, trust me, you’re going to have to give them this one. Meet Collin! My husband has known this kid since he was just that, […]