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Lilly’s Newborn Session
Lilly’s Home Newborn Session Lilly Kathleen Dickerson came into the world on June 19th, 2021 at 6:02 a.m. She arrived safe & sound after a successful VBAC birth! She weighed 7lb 2 oz and was 21 inches long. When Brant and I were newly dating (about 16 years ago) he told me he had always…
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Wegerzyn Gardens Family Portraits
One of my favorite times of the year to take family portraits is late summer. At Wegerzyn Gardens, family portraits are brought to life. Surrounded by stunning gardens and abundant botanicals, clients can relax and move around freely. Kiddos love to explore the gardens at Wegerzyn, too. An Artistic Take on Family Portraits Chuck, Caitlin,…
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Christmas Photography Minis- Lebanon Ohio
Christmas Minis in Lebanon, Ohio FOR 2022 CHRISTMAS MINIS BOOK HERE! Christmas photography minis are back! It’s that time again. This year we’re hosting our Christmas mini sessions at a new studio. As you may have heard, we closed our Centerville location. However, on November 7 at our Lebanon studio located at Noir Studio…
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Portrait Locations in Dayton: Indoor, Outdoor & More
No matter your style (or location) the greater Dayton area has an abundance of beautiful portrait locations. Whether you’d prefer an outdoor session, indoor, or something completely unique, there’s a perfect location for everyone out there. When choosing your location, there are a few things you’ll want to consider. In addition to your wardrobe selection,…
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Senior Pictures with David in Xenia, Ohio
Senior pictures at James Ranch in Xenia, Ohio featuring Dave of Greeneville High School Class of 2020. By Ashley Lynn Photography
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Which Dayton wedding venue should you book? Take our quiz!
Dayton Wedding Venue Quiz- Dayton has lots of beautiful wedding venue options. Whether your taste is elegant or rustic; your guest list intimate or large scale.
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Ivory House Creative Wedding Stationery
Ivory House Creative Wedding Stationery- Photos by Dayton Photographer, Ashley Lynn Photography
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Encaustic Photography in Dayton
Ashley Lynn Photography is the only Dayton, Ohio photographer offering custom encaustic photography art pieces. Learn more about the ancient artform.
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Stress-Free Family Photos: Tips From a Photographer
Whether you’re bringing a large crew with kids and pets, or just like to plan ahead, these tips will help you enjoy stress-free family photos.
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Printing Photos: What To Know
Dayton photographer Ashley Lynn Photo shares her tips for printing photos.
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Dayton Makeup Artist Shares Tips for Looking Best in Photos
We spoke with Dayton-based Salon Noir’s resident makeup artist Andrea Cleveland to learn some new tips for a flawless look in photos.
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Dayton Photography Class
Photography Workshop- Photography is so important. Photographs let us capture and preserve memories that would otherwise be forgotten.
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Graham is One- Dayton Family Photographer
This family photography session took place in a beautiful field out in the country, outside Dayton, Ohio.
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Elliot’s Tree- Dayton Photographer
In the fall after Elliot was born we planted a Weeping Willow tree in our backyard. We thought it would be special to plant a tree the year he was born, that could be ‘his’ tree.
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Happy 4th of July- Photography Session
Elliot is proud to be an American, and it shows in this cutie’s 4th of July American Dream inspired photo session, white picket fence and all! Even when we don’t agree, we can all concede, it’s wonderful to be free!
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Salon Noir Hair and Makeup Workshop
Salon Noir is one of Dayton’s best local hair salons and they’ll be hosting a hair, skincare, & makeup class at my downtown studio on July 13th, 2019! You don’t want to miss learning from these talented ladies.
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Downtown Dayton Film Inspired Photography
Dayton, Ohio Studio Portrait Photography Session I hosted a day of mini photography sessions for local families at my Dayton, Ohio studio a couple weeks ago. All proceeds from this event went towards helping the victims of the recent Memorial Day Dayton tornados, that devastated our area. The event sold out and I was able…
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Dayton, Ohio Wedding Photographer
It was such a pleasure to photograph this beautiful collaboration of local wedding vendors at the new venue, Whattapuddle Farms.
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Wegerzyn Garden Dance Session
This is the second half of this beautiful dance photograph session, and I can not get enough of these images!
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Not my town
Dayton is called the Gem City for a reason and that is, no matter how much pressure falls on us, we just use that pressure to create something positive.
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Happy Veterans Day!
Our military give up so much to protect our wonderful country and I am so thankful for the veterans and their families, because they sacrifice so much for the greater good.
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Isabel Senior Session
I love fall weather and as of this week, it looks like it’s finally here! Fall also means I get to capture lovely high school senior’s portraits like Isabel here.
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Elliot’s Birth
Elliot’s Birth Photography- I’m so thankful that Ashley from Ashley Meyer Photography did Elliot’s birth photography.
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GUEST POST – ShaTerra Jenkins
ShaTerra Jenkins Beauty Studio- If you’re looking for beauty services for your wedding/special events or to treat yourself, please visit our website at www.shaterrajmakeup.com for online booking or call 937.985.0879!
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Mash & Carver One Year Session
These two cousins were born only a day apart from each other. They were actually both in the hospital together. So in honor of their 1st birthdays we combined their family sessions & cake smashes.
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Blizzard’s Family Studio Session
Zavier is so sweet & energetic! I had so much fun chasing him around my downtown Dayton studio last week for his family’s photo session.
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Downtown Dayton Maternity Studio Session
Book Inspired Maternity Session- Jo decide to bring lots of her favorite books to her maternity session at my downtown Dayton studio. All the books she brought have strong female characters or are books that were written by women.
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Williams Family Session
Family sessions that take place at the family’s home are so much fun, and what makes them even better is when their dog is part of the family pictures too!
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Matt, Kelly & Alexis- Cox Arboretum Maternity Session
A Dayton Ohio Family Maternity Session- I could just squeeze this little family, because they are just so cute! In October they will be welcoming a baby boy, who still remains nameless, but they jokingly call him “baby Bert,” which I found hilarious.
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Honey Farm Stylized Wedding Session
Floral Wedding at The Honey Farm in Lebanon Ohio. A new beautiful barn wedding ceremony and reception venue
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New Zealand Kitchen
While we were in New Zealand a couple months ago, Brant caught a Wrasse fish at the beach that was walking distance from our bach, on the South Island. That fish became our lunch and he was delicious! I decided to document Brant hard at work in the kitchen for my very first shoot for…
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Dog Tips For Photo Session
I LOVE when my clients bring their dogs to their photo sessions, whether it be a senior session, family session or even a wedding day, because it means they love their dogs like I do and consider them part of the family. Most of my family photographs hanging on my walls at home have Paisley…
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For the love of Turkish Delight & C. S. Lewis
After eating an amazing lunch at a little Turkish restaurant in New Zealand, we ended our meal with a Turkish Delight. Neither my husband, nor I had ever tried this delicious treat. Most people we have asked in the states haven’t tried it either. It was a beautiful pink color and tasted like a tiny…
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Happy 6th Birthday, Paisley!
Today is Paisley’s 6th birthday!!! The last year has been so rough on Paisley (read her full story here), so I thought I’d do a very special birthday session for her. Yes, I’m aware that I’ve been thought of as the “crazy dog lady,” and that by sharing this session, it will only strengthen that…
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What’s in My Carry-On?
If you don’t know it already, my husband Brant & I love traveling! Whether it be road trips, cruises, or international traveling, we love it all. This past summer we vacationed in Italy! (And no, I still haven’t organized all those photos yet.) It was such a great experience, but I did a lot of…
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New Studio Tour
Ashley Lynn Photography now has a second home and studio! The new studio is located in downtown Dayton in a building that used to be an old factory. There is tons of character and enormous windows that give the most beautiful window light you’ve ever seen! I’m now starting to schedule sessions for February and…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Paisley wants to wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! We have a lot to be thankful for this year. If you don’t already know, Paisley suffered a traumatic accident at the groomer this past July. I have been avoiding writing it. It makes me sick every time I think back on that day, but…
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Mad World- 7 Tips to Staying Sane
It’s a mad, mad world. (queue Gary Jules ‘Mad World’ song…now.) We live in a time when we are forever “plugged in.” And it’s exhausting! Here are a few of my tips I use to keep myself sane as the world spins around me. Kroger’s CheckList- Many Kroger stores are now allowing customers to place…
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Summer Lifestyle Session
Brooks is One! It’s the little moments that make life magical (and good lighting). This session is such a sweet representation of those carefree evenings as summer comes to an unwelcomed end. I remember the thrill of running barefoot through the sprinkler. Wet grass on my feet and hands. Slurping watermelon juice with abandon and…
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Ashley and the Love-Penguin
My husband, Brant made me this sweet little book when we were dating. He made the artwork by drawing, coloring and cutting each tiny piece with an x-acto knife. Now that’s love! The End. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Organizing & Scanning Family Photographs
My New Year’s resolution for the past 3+ years has been to organize and scan my old family photographs. I think 2016 is the year I will finally complete this feat! I started my project this week and I know a lot of others would like to do the same, so I figured I’d give…
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Christmas Card Session Outtakes
What we learned- We both make crazy excited faces when confetti is thrown. What we used- The confetti pops were from Confetti, an adorable gift shop in downtown Dayton. The sled is my childhood sled that my dad painted for me. The blue flannel blanket was from Homegoods (AKA the most wonderful place on earth).…
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Kauai Hawaii Day 8-14 ~Finale
Day 8- May 8th, 2014: We went deep sea fishing. The water was very choppy, so I got sea sick. Ginger chews helped, but it was basically me throwing up, fishing, throwing up, fishing… you get the idea. Even though I was sick it was still really cool and a lot of fun. We each…
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The Flowerman
I had the privileged of working with The Flowerman a few weeks back. They asked me to take some photos for their new website. I spent the day at their shop amongst the fun bustling of the warehouse as brides and their bridesmaids worked on their wedding flowers with the help and guidance of The…
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travel
Traveling Having been somewhere new fills my soul. It latches on and becomes part of me as I receive it gladly. I’ve been baptized. Cleansed and wiped clean. Reset. After a trip, I’m both liberated and yet somehow constricted. On that flight, the time between being away and arriving back home is something akin to…
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Kauai Hawaii Day 6-7
Our flight to Kauai from Oahu was pretty short (about 30 minutes) and was around $120 round trip. We came back to Oahu our second to last day to fly home. The first thing you need to know about Kauai is that there are chickens… EVERYWHERE! Wal-mart parking lot, chickens! Side of the road, chickens!…
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Oahu Hawaii Day 4-5
Day 4- May 4th, 2014: We woke up early to get Malasadas at Leonard’s Bakery. I recommend the chocolate filled ones. They are really good! Then we went to Honauma Bay to snorkel. It is one of the most popular snorkeling spots in Oahu. It has beautiful views, the reef is very shallow and…
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Oahu Hawaii – Part 1 {Days 1-3}
I know, I know, it has been 54 days since we returned from our 14 day Hawaii (Oahu & Kauai) vacation… not that I’m counting or anything. Everyone has been asking me for photographs, but I was so busy once we returned that I have been playing catch up most of that time. Also, I…
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finding the good
We are probably all a bit fed up with all this snow we’ve been having and it is easy to find ourselves complaining. It gives us something to talk about. It’s an easy relatable topic. I get it, and I’ve been guilty of it as well. The trouble I see is that when we find…
