Blog | Dana Ashlyn Photography

TIMELESS CHILDREN'S HEIRLOOM PORTRAITURE

May 05, 2020

RALEIGH AREA CLASSIC CHILDREN'S VIGNETTES Don't we always feel like we’ll have more time? We think our little chubby baby will stay that little a while longer, or our snaggle toothed first grader won’t grow up too fast. But the pages turn quickly ... One day they’re bouncing down the hall with nervous excitement for the first day of kindergarten, and then we blink and they're walking across the stage to accept their diplomas, ready to take on the world. Do you ever ...

BLUE EYES...

May 05, 2020

BABY R - RALEIGH NC STUDIO MILESTONE PHOTOGRAPHER This sweet baby! Seemed like we had just taken his newborn photographs when he came in for his 3 month photography session - a smiley, giggly little snuggle bug with the most piercing blue eyes. I love first year milestone sessions because it's so easy to see just how quickly they change from birth to a year old. I'll be seeing this little guy again soon for his sitter session and I can't wait!

A CLASSIC KEEPSAKE

Mar 26, 2020

TRADITIONAL SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS - NORTH CAROLINA I truly didn't realize what an overwhelming response I would get when I launched our new classic silhouette portraits. It has reinforced for me how important these priceless little keepsakes truly are. The process of ordering them is so incredibly easy too. All you have to do is submit a quick cell phone image, of your loved one's profile, and we'll get to work illustrating all those precious details you never want to forget! ...

THOSE TINY DETAILS...

Mar 24, 2020

BLACK AND WHITE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY - RALEIGH NC I absolutely love that I have the honor of capturing the first moments of a brand new family. This little guy was just 10 days new when he came into my photography studio for his newborn session. He slept like a dream the whole time. There is something so sweet about all those tiny little newborn details being showcased in black and white portraits. These little moments are the ones that pass so quickly. WELCOME TO THE ...

SAFE HARBORS & HIGH SEAS

Mar 23, 2020

SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY, RALEIGH NC DEAR CLASS OF 2020,I know this is not how this was supposed to be. When we took your senior portraits last fall we couldn't have imagined what these days would look like. I know there is disappointment and sadness; fear and uncertainty. But you will rise; you will put one foot in front of the other, and you will learn to sail in high wind.We see you; we are here for you; we are proud of you, and we can't wait to see you fly. YOU WERE BUILT ...

A GLIMPSE OF HER SOUL...

Mar 23, 2020

TRADITIONAL VIGNETTE CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS - RALEIGH, NC Studio portraits have such a special place in my heart. I photograph many Baby's First Year milestone sessions in the studio. But I absolutely love creating heirloom portrait paintings and traditional portraits of older kids too. The process of working together with an older child to showcase their uniqueness and beauty is something I really enjoy. I love those tiny moments where they relax and let you capture a little glimpse of ...

HELLO SPRING!!

Mar 04, 2020

CHILDREN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY - RALEIGH, CARY, WAKE FOREST Spring is nearly here, and you know what that means!!! Outdoor photography session season is upon us! The dark days of winter make me miss our time outside chasing littles around with a camera. Thankfully, here in NC, we don't have to put up with winter for too long. The days are getting longer, the tulips are coming up and we could not be more ready! Many of our portrait sessions are photographed at local area parks in Raleigh, ...

... BEFORE YOU'RE NOT SO LITTLE ANYMORE

Mar 04, 2020

CHILDREN'S HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT PAINTINGS, RALEIGH NC Heirloom portrait paintings are one of our signature art pieces.When inquiring about these children's portraits, we hear similar feedback from so many of our clients: "We take photographs all the time, but we don't have anything like this." and "There is something so timeless about these, they're just different than other pictures". Heirloom portrait paintings are different from other pictures. While creating this beautiful art piece, I ...

DREAM BIG, LITTLE ONE

Feb 28, 2020

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY IN RALEIGH, NC Every time I work with a new baby, as I'm patting their backs, and rubbing their heads, and quietly posing this brand new life, my mind always starts wondering who this little person is. It never fails; it's just where my mind goes. I've photographed thousands of newborn photography sessions - which means I've held poets and scientists, doctors and free thinkers, painters and engineers. These tiny little people will change the world, save lives, fix ...

CLASSIC SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS

Feb 23, 2020

OLDE WORLD BEAUTY, CLASSIC SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS We are so excited to announce the official launching of our newest series of classic portrait art. Silhouette portraits are truly an elegant, olde world style of portraiture. These beautiful pieces are simple and timeless. Our silhouettes are uniquely detailed and illustrated directly from your reference photo, allowing us to guarantee an authentic likeness to your loved one. These remarkable portraits are often thought of as childhood ...

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