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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. 

This blog post is really full circle and so special to me.  Lindsey and I met in second grade at Cool Spring Elementary School and basically lived at each other’s houses throughout middle and high school.  Our favorite past time was biking through our neighborhoods that connected to go get McDonald’s and check out a […]

Engagement

Mechanicsville Backyard Engagement Session | John + Lindsey

November 14, 2021

Ashley and Eric had the perfect Fall evening for their engagement shoot!  It felt so strange meeting them at 3:30 because we weren’t used to the sun setting so early but the lighting was perfect!! Eric and Ashley’s first date was on the rooftop at Quirk so it only made since to do some photos […]

Engagement

Quirk Hotel & Libby Hill Park Engagement Session | Eric & Ashley

November 11, 2021

When Craig and I moved to Puddle Duck Lane (yes, we are obsessed with the name) we had no idea that the sun set in our backyard like it does.  I actually loved the office space in the house and thought that maybe one day, I could offer indoor sessions for senior drape pictures but […]

Engagement, Family Portraits

Puddle Duck Lane Photo Shoots | My backyard!

November 3, 2021

Nick and Leslie had such an AMAZING Fall wedding day a little less than two weeks ago. The day started at Leslie’s parents house and it was probably my favorite getting ready atmosphere ever! Her parents live in a gorgeous home in Crozier, Va and Leslie’s bridesmaids were her 3 younger sisters. They all got […]

Weddings

St. Bridget Catholic Church & Willow Oaks Country Club Wedding | Nick & Leslie

November 2, 2021

I’m so excited to share Lindsey and Rob’s wedding day at Linden Row Inn with you!  Lindsey and I have really gotten to know each other over the past year during her wedding planning journey, I’m sad that’s all over but know we will be friends for awhile.  Another awesome and slightly intimidating thing about […]

Weddings

Downtown Richmond Historic Linden Row Inn Wedding | Rob & Lindsey

October 23, 2021

Jessie and Hagan are the ONLY AE bride and groom I had not met until their wedding day. There have been a select few times, I’d never met the groom, but never both the bride and groom. I tell you this because I left their wedding feeling like not just acquaintances but friends! Jessie & […]

Weddings

Fall Army Oakdale Wedding | Hagan & Jessie

October 15, 2021

I have been counting down for this day for SO long!!! Matt and Mackenzie were originally supposed to be married February 13th, 2021.  Unfortunately, there was still a guest limit at this point and big events weren’t happening.  Another, crazy thing is February 13th there was a huge ICE STORM in Richmond so being with […]

Weddings

Romantic Alturia Farm Wedding | Matt & Mackenzie

October 5, 2021

This engagement session felt like I was photographing old friends when really I’ve only met Lianne and Ryan one other time. They are just that friendly and easy to get along with!! Lianne’s brother got married this past March and I vividly remember watching her and Ryan interact and thinking to myself “they will be […]

Engagement

The Capitol & Libby Hill Park Engagement Session | Lianne & Ryan

September 29, 2021

Joseph and Becca’s beautiful wedding is one I’ll never forget. It was my first time at Oakdale and it made me so excited for 3 more weddings there in the next year because it’s an amazing venue. It is tucked away in Ashland, Va surrounded by a lake, amazing sunlight, and beautiful views! Joseph and […]

Weddings

Oakdale White Barn Classy Wedding | Joseph & Becca

September 25, 2021

Josh and Bekah had an amazing wedding day on Sunday at the Renaissance downtown Richmond.  They had the perfect weather even if it got a little hot while we were taking portraits.  This wedding was my first Jewish wedding and I guarantee you it won’t be my last, I had a blast!!! There are so […]

Weddings

Downtown Richmond Renaissance Jewish Wedding | Josh & Bekah

September 16, 2021