My style is a thoughtful combination of candid photojournalism and fine art portraiture. I believe there is a delicate balance between letting the day unfold as it is and providing relaxed guidance when needed to achieve classic authentic photos.

For more personalized & detailed information for your wedding, including pricing and travel, please use the contact form.

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Creating effortless, lasting imagery 

 for sentimental couples

I am honored that you are considering Ashley Boyan Photography to record the new beginning of your love story. You spend months, maybe even years, planning for the perfect day and it goes by in an instant. I believe you are more than just the colors, or the dress or the flowers and that every wedding and couple is unique. My desire is to go beyond the details and get to know my clients' vision and tailor their images to reflect them. I strive to capture and preserve the important people and those small and intimate details that help make the day unforgettable. I want my clients to remember exactly how the day felt for years to come. 

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"Ashley was exactly what we were looking for as a photographer for our wedding. She was great at figuring out who my husband and I were as a couple and then showcasing that in our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. Her and her fiance are a talented team and we are thrilled we used them for our special day." - Ashley C. 

"We can't recommend Ashley ENOUGH. Utterly professional, utterly beautiful work, and a delight to work with! My husband and I loved our wedding photos; every single one was a knockout. Her energy was wonderful through an entire wedding day, and her pictures at the end were just solid gold. Honestly, she's a treasure; she gave us such delightful memories! I only hope I have an excuse to hire her again! Thanks, Ashley!!" - Sarah W 

"I recently had my wedding where Ashley was our photographer. Let me just say, SHE IS AMAZING. Not only are the sneak peek pictures I received so far absolutely beautiful, but Ashley and Dustin were both so organized and easy going on the wedding day it made myself, and my now husband, feel so at ease. Everyone commented on how wonderful both of them were. And trust me, we had quite an excited, interesting bunch. I would highly recommend Ashley for any wedding! Thank you for sharing your talent with us all, Ashley! - Cheyenne F 

"Ashley and Dustin are talented professionals. We love their artistry and creativity. Ashley has a great eye for photography and takes beautiful pictures! Ashley and Dustin are also great people who put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend Ashley Boyan Photography!" - Joseph M

"Ashley was a joy to work with. She is so warm and kind that she makes it feel like she's just another friend at the wedding who happens to be taking (amazing) pictures! She photographed our April wedding in Lexington, VA and did such a great job. Six months later people are still commenting on how beautiful our pictures are! Ashley is able to effortlessly capture all the right moments without forcing them and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. You will not regret having her there for your big day!"  

"Ashley is the sweetest person and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer. She was so helpful and organized for the day of and really made me feel relaxed. Ashley has a great eye for the perfect picture! Her and Dustin (thirty1films) are the best team together and do a great job at capturing your special day. If you want a photographer who makes you feel like family then be sure to pick Ashley for your big day!!" Lauren + Alex

"Ashley was such a joy to work with. She had the perfect combination of professionalism and warmth. Her photography skills are exquisite, and she and her husband Dustin (Thirty1 Films) captured our destination wedding in the South of France perfectly. Not only am I thrilled with the results, but I've had countless friends and family gush about how each photo told a beautiful story, and several people cried after watching our highlight film. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE."

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"Ashley became our photographer 6 DAYS before our wedding, when our photography team dropped out randomly. We were so lucky she was available, and she was so accommodating during the very stressful last-minute planning. She and her husband were SO wonderful -- they met with us 2 days before the wedding for a last second engagement shoot, so they could get to know us, and our wedding pictures came out beautifully! Ashley shoots digital AND film, which is so awesome, and we challenged her with a really dark church and a super tight timeline!"

"Ashley was exactly what we were looking for as a photographer for our wedding. She was great at figuring out who my husband and I were as a couple and then showcasing that in our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. Her and her fiance are a talented team and we are thrilled we used them for our special day." - Ashley C. January 2, 2016

"We can't recommend Ashley ENOUGH. Utterly professional, utterly beautiful work, and a delight to work with! My husband and I loved our wedding photos; every single one was a knockout. Her energy was wonderful through an entire wedding day, and her pictures at the end were just solid gold. Honestly, she's a treasure; she gave us such delightful memories! I only hope I have an excuse to hire her again! Thanks, Ashley!!" - Sarah W November 5, 2015

"I recently had my wedding where Ashley was our photographer. Let me just say, SHE IS AMAZING. Not only are the sneak peek pictures I received so far absolutely beautiful, but Ashley and Dustin were both so organized and easy going on the wedding day it made myself, and my now husband, feel so at ease. Everyone commented on how wonderful both of them were. And trust me, we had quite an excited, interesting bunch. I would highly recommend Ashley for any wedding! Thank you for sharing your talent with us all, Ashley! - Cheyenne F October 27, 2015

"Ashley and Dustin are talented professionals. We love their artistry and creativity. Ashley has a great eye for photography and takes beautiful pictures! Ashley and Dustin are also great people who put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend Ashley Boyan Photography!" - Joseph M August 25, 2015

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HOW DO I BOOK YOU? Yay! Let's plan a skype date or time to chat about the details and the vision you have for your wedding. If I am a good fit for your wedding, I will send you an online contract and invoice for your retainer. The remaining balance is due within 30 days of your wedding day. 

SHOULD WE DO AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION? Yes. It gives both of us a chance to work together and get to know one another before your wedding. A complimentary engagement session is included in every collection. 

WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR PHOTOS? Wedding galleries are ready in approximately 6 to 8 weeks. I will send you an online, password protected gallery that you can share with friends and family.

HOW MANY FINAL PHOTOS CAN WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE? 50 to 100 photos per hour is a safe estimate, however, every wedding is unique. 

DO YOU TRAVEL? Passport ready! I love to travel and am available worldwide. Please use the contact form for an exact quote for travel. 

 DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE? Yes. I also work with a network of other professional photographers. I bring back-up equipment and take great care in protecting your film and memory cards.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SHOOTING WEDDINGS? I have been shooting professionally since 2008. In 2014, I went full-time shooting weddings. After 2017, I will have photographed almost 100 weddings. 

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I am honored that you are considering Ashley Boyan Photography to record the new beginning of your love story. You spend months, maybe even years, planning for the perfect day and it goes by in an instant. I believe you are more than just the colors, or the dress or the flowers and that every wedding and couple is unique. My desire is to go beyond the details and get to know my clients' vision and tailor their images to reflect them. I strive to capture and preserve the important people and those small and intimate details that help make the day unforgettable. I want my clients to remember exactly how the day felt for years to come. 

My style is a thoughtful combination of candid photojournalism and fine art portraiture. I believe there is a delicate balance between letting the day unfold as it is and providing relaxed guidance when needed to achieve classic authentic photos.

For more personalized & detailed information for your wedding, including pricing and travel, please use the contact form.

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"Ashley was exactly what we were looking for as a photographer for our wedding. She was great at figuring out who my husband and I were as a couple and then showcasing that in our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. Her and her fiance are a talented team and we are thrilled we used them for our special day." - Ashley C. January 2, 2016

"We can't recommend Ashley ENOUGH. Utterly professional, utterly beautiful work, and a delight to work with! My husband and I loved our wedding photos; every single one was a knockout. Her energy was wonderful through an entire wedding day, and her pictures at the end were just solid gold. Honestly, she's a treasure; she gave us such delightful memories! I only hope I have an excuse to hire her again! Thanks, Ashley!!" - Sarah W November 5, 2015

"I recently had my wedding where Ashley was our photographer. Let me just say, SHE IS AMAZING. Not only are the sneak peek pictures I received so far absolutely beautiful, but Ashley and Dustin were both so organized and easy going on the wedding day it made myself, and my now husband, feel so at ease. Everyone commented on how wonderful both of them were. And trust me, we had quite an excited, interesting bunch. I would highly recommend Ashley for any wedding! Thank you for sharing your talent with us all, Ashley! - Cheyenne F October 27, 2015

"Ashley and Dustin are talented professionals. We love their artistry and creativity. Ashley has a great eye for photography and takes beautiful pictures! Ashley and Dustin are also great people who put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend Ashley Boyan Photography!" - Joseph M August 25, 2015

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