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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.

Now that Sarah and Josh have tied the knot, I can share our “Bridal Portrait” session from earlier this month. We met up after she had her hair & make-up run and boy was she stunning! I was able to attend her wedding last night as a guest, which was AWESOME! Their ceremony was full […]

My sweet Memaw Gayle turned 70 in October! We had a small get together at Anna’s pizza in Buckroe. We had such a fun time celebrating her on that special day.

Sometimes I forget just how long Caleb and I have been together. It’s times like these when I’m reminded. Our nephew turned six last weekend… I remember being at his very first birthday party. I have been a part of the Hesselbach family for six, whole, years. It’s just crazy to think, especially when I […]

Nothing makes me happier as a mother than when my kids are happy! Today, my three year old Emma was overjoyed with herself when she finally got the hang of riding her bike! Over the summer we worked with her on a few occasions on how to pedal and steer her bike properly. About ten minutes […]

We all have those memories. You know, the ones from grandma’s house when you were young. Maybe it was something she coooked and the memory of the smell makes your mouth water, or maybe it’s something silly like my great-grandma who had these really creepy sock monkey that I promise had it out to get […]