Richmond, Virginia Maternity Photographer: Don & Michelle

There is such a special excitement and joy when working with first-time parents, and this was especially true with Don & Michelle! It was so much fun getting to meet them and take some maternity photos for them! Michelle is seriously just glowing and has such a cute little bump!! 

We met up at the gorgeous Forest Hill Park, in Richmond, Virginia! There were so many beautiful backdrops for photos- we could have walked around all day... except Michelle probably would have killed me since she's pregnant and all! ;) 

Emerson's 4th Birthday Party || Lynchburg, VA Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Yeaaaaahhhh, this is embarrassing... Yes, Emmie's birthday was in November, but you know how my story goes! ha! Let's just say it's a resolution to keep more up to date with our own photos! ;) 

Emerson was so excited to turn 4- another year closer to kindergarten and her best friends. ha.  Fall was so busy for me, I totally dropped the ball on planning something! Much to my relief, Amazement Square came through big time and did all the hard work for me! 

First up, she choose breakfast at Pok-e-joes, where they always make her a gigantic plate of chocolate chip pancakes, no matter what time it is! 

Then we headed downtown for some play time at Amazement Square. It's been a few months since she got to explore there, so she had a blast at all the different exhibits! 

Then the birthday room with all her friends! Our amazing friend Miranda made the coolest birthday cake, and the staff at Amazement Square were so awesome and entertained the kids and helped with everything! Yay for low-key and easy birthday parties! (and not having to clean the house!! haha) 

Cannot believe my little baby is FOUR! Goodness gracious I don't even want to think about it- even a few months later! haha! She's growing up to be the sweetest little thing! It's so exciting to see the person she is becoming!! 

Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer: Sierra Vista Styled Shoot

Busy season is SO much fun... but also so exhausting- and all the extra 'fun' shoots and things get pushed aside to crank out the Fall Wedding Season Photos (and the awesome family sessions too!)  I just delivered my last wedding of 2015, and excited to catch up on some projects and finally get around to editing some of those other sessions! 

At the beginning of November, I had the amazing opportunity to go to a workshop hosted by Megan Vaughan at the beautiful Sierra Vista! It's always so much fun to get together with some other photographers and be able to shoot beautiful people in a more relaxed environment! I got some stunning images and am so excited to share a blog post (ahem, or two! there's a lot of photos!!) 

More from this awesome shoot coming soon- and yes of course some of those amazing mountain views that we all love about Sierra Vista too!! <3 

Photography: Ashley Eiban Photography | www.ashleyeiban.com   | @ashleyeibanphotography                                    Hosted by: Megan Vaughan | Megan Vaughan Photography | @meganvaughan
Dress: Watters | Watters | @watterswoo
Venue: Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista VA | @sierravistava
Florals: Petal Flower Company | Petal Flower Company | @petalflowerco
Cake: Angela Hudson | Angela Hudson Cakes | @angelahudsoncakes
Decor & Styling: I Do Events | I Do Events
Hair: Emily Garbee | Body Works Day Spa & Salon
Make-up: Laci Fore | Laci Fore Makeup Artistry | @laciforemakeupartistry
Bride & Groom: Sarah & Justin Fredrich 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- serving Central Virginia and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Contract us today for additional information! 

Finding Balance in my small business... & Emmie's Tea Party!

One of the most challenging things about being a small business owner is BALANCE! It's super easy to get caught up with all the work I have to get done- not to mention all the ideas I have to make my business better- those things always get pushed to the back burner until I have some down time! Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE what I do. I am so passionate about photography and forming these genuine relationships with my couples, but I am also quickly learning that I have got to take breaks. My family is always my number one priority.  I'm excited to be sharing more about how we find that balance with owning a business! 

A few weeks ago to celebrate Emmie's birthday, we took her out to the Ploughcroft Tea Room for her first 'grown up tea party.'  She dressed up in an Anna dress and loved drinking out of the China tea cups and putting in sugar cubes! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- serving Central Virginia and surrounding areas, and we also LOVE traveling! Contact us today for more informations! 

josh & victoria: lynchburg, va photographer

Ohhhhh yay guys! I am so glad to be sharing some photos from Josh & Victoria's session! Victoria works at The Trivium Estates in Forest, Virginia so we used this time to get some headshots for her, and some photos of her & her boyfriend Josh! Victoria is so awesome- and sparkler exit organizer queen! And you aren't even going to believe me, but she tried to tell me that she was not photogenic at all... which obviously is a straight up lie! ;) 

Venue: The Trivium Estates, Forest, VA

Make Up: In Your Face Make Up Art

Hair: Allie Gordon

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia.  We are proud to serve Central Virginia & surrounding areas & is available for travel world-wide! Contact us today for additional information!