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Hi there, I’m Ashley Edmunds and I photograph weddings all over the world but my heart is in Virginia.
I grew up in Richmond, lived in the heart of Shenandoah for 7 years, and then found my way back to Richmond. Once you get to know me, you’ll see I’m a little Richmond obsessed. I can help you find the best restaurant, park, or brewery for any part of this wonderful city. I love photographing weddings here at home, in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, DC, and beyond! When I’m not photographing weddings I’m most likely chasing River, my yellow lab trying to get a shoe out of his mouth, teaching my high school kiddos, or traveling with my amazing fiance Craig. 

Special Connection I’m so excited to share this incredible, intimate Virginia House wedding with you today!! I had a special connection to this wedding because not only do Chelsea and I have a mutual friend, but Chelsea clocked into work on the Labor & delivery unit at St. Mary’s about 10 minutes after Annie was […]

Weddings

Intimate Virginia House Wedding | Kane & Chelsea

June 5, 2023

Belle Isle Golden Hour There is something magical about the James River and Belle Isle at golden hour. David and Delani are getting married next April and the countdown is already on! They are troopers and were down for anything and everything and because of this- they got amazing photos! We had planned this location […]

Engagement

Belle Isle Golden Hour Engagement Photos | David & Delani

May 29, 2023

Richmond Commonwealth Club Ellie and Gray got married at the beautiful Richmond Commonwealth Club.  The forecast was not looking promising all week leading up to Saturday but miraculously we got lucky and had pockets of time to get portraits outside.  This wedding was extra special to me because I photographed their rehearsal dinner the night […]

Weddings

Richmond Commonwealth Club Wedding | Ellie & Gray

May 27, 2023

The Gardens during Maymont Golden Hour You really can’t beat Maymont golden hour during the Spring! I felt like everywhere we turned I was stopping Lindsay and Ballard to take another photo. The flowers were in bloom and the weather was absolutely perfect!! We ended the shoot at Byrd Park with their adorable pups for […]

Engagement

Maymont Golden Hour Engagement Shoot | Lindsay & Ballard

May 6, 2023

Rainy Charlottesville Wool Factory Wedding Leading up to Annie and Adam’s wedding day, I was obsessively checking the weather and finally decided that it was going to rain all day long and we’d make beautiful portraits inside. You can imagine my surprise when the forecast changed literally 30 minutes after I arrived at The Wool […]

Weddings

Charlottesville Wool Factory Wedding | Annie + Adam

May 3, 2023

Spring at Keswick Vineyard You may think you shouldn’t get married at a vineyard when the vines aren’t in full bloom, but I’m here to tell you it is just as beautiful!! When I showed up in early April to Keswick, I found so many great spots to take photos- truly one of the my […]

Weddings

Spring Keswick Vineyard Wedding | Kacie & James

April 20, 2023

I’ve done so many newborn sessions this wedding off season and it’s brought me so much joy!!! I have so much to share and lots of posts to catch up on but I wanted to share baby Preston while it was fresh on my mind. I had the honor of taking Kelsey and Jay’s maternity […]

Family Portraits

Richmond Newborn | Preston

March 6, 2023

Seriously where has the time gone?! I can’t believe I have a three month old and I really can’t believe it’s already time to go back to teaching after 14 weeks at home. Cue the tears! I am SO lucky that my mom is going to watch Annie at her house until June. Craig and […]

Personal

Three months with Annie

January 16, 2023

My favorite post to do all year long!!!!! This is the 7th annual superlatives post and it was so hard to narrow these down. I’m so so so thankful for every couple that trusts me with such a huge part of their wedding day. I don’t take this job lightly and each of these weddings […]

Weddings

2022 Bride and Groom Superlatives

January 4, 2023

Christmas Wedding at Williamsburg Inn This Christmas Wedding at the Williamsburg Inn was so magical and the seasonal light added to the ambiance perfectly. Expand on this a little more. I looked forward to this wedding for multiple reasons all of 2022 and it exceeded any expectations I had!! Rachel and Ryan got engaged last […]

Weddings

Colonial Christmas Williamsburg Inn Wedding | Rachel & Ryan

January 2, 2023