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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.

Miranda & Bong were married on June 15, at an Art Gallery in Richmond, Virginia. They started their day together at their first look at Libby Hill Park which is a beautiful spot overlooking the James River AND the city skyline. They shared a sweet moment and shed some tears together at their first look. […]

Styled Shoots ya’ll… they’re a lot of work! A few months ago I came to Shelby with the idea of curating the perfect wedding to help me fluff my new website *spoiler alert*, and she hit the ground running! We decided on the theme of this classic Upper Shirley Vineyards styled wedding, and three months […]

I have to admit it, Emily and Evan had their perfect wedding day at Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort. They were both calm and collected in the moments leading up to their ceremony, which was such a blessing to everyone. When I arrived, I was quickly welcomed by her bridesmaids. They were extremely helpful […]

Liz & Tim | Early Mountain Vineyards I was so excited about this early mountain vineyard wedding. It is SUCH a beautiful venue. First off, let’s talk about this adorable mountainside cottage just up the road from the venue. It’s the vineyard’s guest cottage, and brides get the opportunity to use this space to get […]

A Classic Downtown Richmond Wedding | Sydney + Matt We had never met, Sydney and I, but we had spoken over facetime a few times. It’s always a gamble when you haven’t worked with a couple. I always push for an engagement session, but with Sydney + Matt living in Colorado, it seemed out of […]