Blog | Dana Ashlyn Photography

I AM A STORYTELLER...

Aug 23, 2019

FINE ART CHILDREN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN RALEIGH, NC ... I have been a children and family photographer in the greater Raleigh area for almost 20 years. I have met some of the most incredible people on my journey through photography. It’s been years since I’ve photographed this sweet family, but getting to see them again for their family beach portraits was just like reconnecting with old friends. Their family will start changing soon; their oldest is staring down his senior ...

SUMMERTIME COMES TO A CLOSE ...

Aug 16, 2019

BEACH PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS AT TOPSAIL ISLAND, NC ... As a Raleigh area family photographer, it is amazing to have both the mountains and the beach within a short driving distance. Both settings make for unique and beautiful backdrops for family portraits. As I wrap up this week of A Story by the Sea beach sessions, I am so thankful to be closing out the summer with salty breezes, sandy toes and amazing memories of sweet little ones with wind blown hair and gentle waves lapping at their ...

Dear Santa - November 16th, 2019

Aug 07, 2019

CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS IN THE GREATER RALEIGH AREA ... HO, HO, HO... Our most requested event of the year is coming soon!! Santa is flying into the studio November 16th, 2019 for these beautiful one of a kind Christmas photography sessions. We love embracing the magic of the season with your families, and can't wait to see you for Dear Santa ~ 2019! ~Elf Dana

A PERFECT SUMMER MORNING ...

Aug 05, 2019

RALEIGH AREA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER I was so excited when I found out I would get to photograph these two littles! They drove all the way from the coast for their photography session in Raleigh. It was a beautiful summer morning, not long after the sun had come up. I absolutely love how their portraits came out. I decided to style their session with a very simple summer dress and halo for sister, and a timeless linen two piece outfit for her baby brother. Keeping children looking like ...

AFTER THE STORM ...

Jul 06, 2019

RALEIGH CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER - As a children's photographer in the greater Raleigh area, there is something so magical about children's summertime photography sessions. Sweet little ones running around barefooted, picking flowers, and chasing lightening bugs. As I set up for these kids, thunder rolled in the distance and I was concerned we may not get through their session. But the storm passed just as we needed to get started, and we ended with a beautiful night! I've known this ...

A GENERATION'S LOST PHOTOGRAPHS

Jun 09, 2019

THE LEGACY of PRINTS, CLASSIC PORTRAITS & PAINTINGS ... There is growing concern in the professional photography community about the current generation of children and whether or not they will have a photographic legacy of their childhoods. How can it be that the most photographed generation in history may have no photographic legacy??? The answer is simple: Their childhoods exist almost exclusively in digital format. Digital clutter, up in the cloud, on pieces of technology that will ...

THE ART OF TIMELESS NEWBORN PORTRAITS

Jun 07, 2019

WHY SIMPLICITY IS BEST IN NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY ... Some of my favorite portrait sessions are when I'm helping a family capture their bundle of joy soon after they've welcomed them into the world. During all of my newborn photography sessions, my goal is to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of each sweet baby, as well as the love that surrounds them. In all of my Raleigh area newborn sessions, I take an authentic and minimalist approach at capturing the fleeting ...

PERSONALIZING HER PORTRAITS

May 28, 2019

A SWEET VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN RALEIGH ... Our spring and summer photography sessions are in full swing! It's been HOT the last couple of weeks, but we are still enjoying ourselves out there! This sweet girl is wearing a vintage dress her mommy wore for her own portraits many years ago. This was such a special and classic way to personalize her own baby's images, and maybe one day this sweet baby will pass this dress down to her own daughter. Personalized touches such as these add ...

THE PAGES KEEP TURNING...

May 16, 2019

HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT PAINTINGS LIVE ON ... Don't we always feel like we’ll have more time? We think the little chubby baby will stay that little a while longer, or a snaggle toothed first grader won’t grow up too fast. But the pages turn quickly and soon they’re bouncing down the hall with nervous excitement for the first day of kindergarten, or headed into middle school with braces and unlaced sneakers, or walking across the stage to accept their diploma, ready to take on ...

SHE BRINGS THE SUN...

May 01, 2019

SUNSHINE AND SMILES AT RALEIGH PHOTO SHOOTS ... A Day at the Park and A Story at Sunset season are finally here! The last few weeks have been filled with location scouting throughout the Raleigh area for all our upcoming photography sesssions. We officially began the outdoor portrait season last Saturday at Fred Fletcher park in Raleigh. It was a gorgeous day and definitely did not disappoint in kicking off our season! I'm still doing homework to determine the settings for our next couple ...

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