Blog | Dana Ashlyn Photography

A LITTLE SOUTHERN CHARM...

Aug 13, 2020

RALEIGH STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER & PORTRAIT KEEPSAKES The mention of classic southern portrait keepsakes usually elicits two thoughts, silhouette portraits and black and white children's vignettes. Silhouette portraits are a timeless tradition and often carried on from one generation to the next. Grandparents have them, they have them made of their children, and so on. Many of my clients have generations of silhouette portraits on the wall; such a beautiful legacy. I'm so happy to be a part of ...

COLD AIR & WARM HEARTS

Aug 12, 2020

AUTUMN CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS - RALEIGH, DURHAM Even though it definitely still feels like summertime, there are more and more tiny hints that autumn will be here soon. This year has moved both in warp speed and in slow motion. 2020 will go down in history as memorable, that's for sure. I'm looking forward to a little less humidity, if nothing else. I also just really love taking portraits in the fall. Each family photography session is met with crisp, clean air, and fallen leaves that ...

SENIOR CHARCOAL HEIRLOOM...

Aug 11, 2020

BLACK & WHITE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY - APEX, HOLLY SPRINGS, CARY Heirloom portraits are special for every important moment, including graduation! I have not found a single milestone yet that a charcoal heirloom isn't perfect for. They are a classic style of old fashioned black and white studio photography. These traditional images are photographed as a simple vignette headshot. They can be created with a single statement image, or a multi image black and white composite, known as a Portrait ...

A NEW WEEK...

Aug 10, 2020

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY - RALEIGH, DURHAM, CHAPEL HILL This past week was super busy - lots of outdoor family sessions, one heirloom portrait session, and several consultations with new clients. Normally I have new clients come to my photography studio in Garner for their initial consultation. That way they can see all the wall portrait sizes, oil paintings, portrait albums, print collections, etc. But since CoVid, I've opted to offer my clients a quick consult from the comfort of ...

SIMPLY PERFECT, SILHOUETTES...

Aug 08, 2020

CHILDREN'S SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS - NORTH CAROLINA Children's silhouette portraits are as old fashioned as it gets. This is a classic style of portraiture that was around hundreds of years ago. These classic childhood vignettes are so super easy too. No studio session is required! Simply send in a profile image of your little one, and we'll get to work illustrating every detail. We create silhouettes for clients across the greater Raleigh area, and we also ship nationwide.

JUST A GIRL & HER HORSE...

Aug 07, 2020

CHILDREN'S AND EQUINE PORTRAITS - GREATER RALEIGH AREA One of my favorite photography sessions is capturing children with their best animals friends. I just love seeing the relationship between the kids and their furry soulmates, and their presence evokes such natural love, relaxation, and joy from the kids. Such a special and unique bond. These two are the very best of friends. Their photography session was taken at the family farm just east of Raleigh. There's so much love in this ...

CLASSIC, TIMELESS, HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT

Aug 06, 2020

TRADITIONAL STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER - GARNER This beautiful heirloom portrait was created from an image photographed years ago. At the time it was taken, it was never intended to be an heirloom, but it was just so perfect it deserved something special. His beautiful eyes sparkle, and it looks like you can reach right into this portrait and touch him. Heirloom photography is a traditional style of children's photography that is designed to be timeless and classic. This baby's photography ...

NOT JUST A LIKENESS...

Aug 05, 2020

BLACK & WHITE CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER - CARY, NC Black and white photography is one of my passions. It is often said that in a color portrait you see the person's likeness; in a black and white portrait you see their soul. A simple black and white headshot is one of the most classic and timeless styles of children's portraiture. These can be taken in my photography studio, or on location. This beautiful black and white image of this stunning baby was photographed during her outdoor ...

SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER

Aug 04, 2020

OUTDOOR CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY - WAKE FOREST NC I've known these sweet kids forever. I took each of their newborn photography sessions, every first year milestone, cake smashes and now their yearly portraits. I just love all their little personalities so much - they could not be more different either. Their latest outdoor photography session was in Wake Forest and it was a steamy one! But even though everyone was miserably hot, they were still filled with joy and laughter. They make every ...

BEST SISTER FRIENDS...

Aug 03, 2020

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY- RALEIGH AREA Sister portraits are just so special. I am one of three girls and I know exactly the bond shared with a sister. I love watching the dynamics of sibling relationships unfold in front of my lens. I have taken photography sessions for hundreds of children across the greater Raleigh area, and there's one thing I know for sure about sisters - Though each relationship may be a little bit different, at the core of every single one there is love, ...

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