Blog - Dana Ashlyn Photography

SEPTEMBER 30 - 2025

Fall Family Portraits in Raleigh Fall in Raleigh isn’t just about colorful leaves—it’s about cool, crisp weather, cozy ...

SEPTEMBER 23 - 2025

Fine Art Children’s Vignette Photography Raleigh This 2-year-old girl’s pastel portrait in Raleigh captures her gentle spirit and ...

SEPTEMBER 16 - 2025

AUTUMN BEAUTY

FALL FAMILY PORTRAITS IN RALEIGH Fall is here, and we’re excited to kick off the autumn outdoor portrait season! With its stunning colors ...

SEPTEMBER 9 - 2025

In-Home Fine Art Children's Photography in Raleigh Every child has a story, and at 8 months old, this little boy’s personality was already ...

SEPTEMBER 2 - 2025

DELICATE GRACE

RALEIGH CHILDREN'S PASTEL PORTRAITS This little one’s fourth birthday was the perfect occasion for a timeless pastel heirloom portrait in ...

AUGUST 29 - 2025

Pastel Baby Portraits | Raleigh, NCThis 1-year-old’s pastel portrait captures the delicate charm of early childhood. Dressed in a soft smoked ...

AUGUST 12 - 2025

Senior Charcoal Portraits | Raleigh, NCThere is something timeless about the way charcoal captures childhood—it softens edges, deepens shadows, ...

AUGUST 6 - 2025

HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS FOR GIFTING IN RALEIGH Holiday Heirloom Portraits: A Gift With MeaningWhen it comes to gift-giving, few things are more ...

JULY 29 - 2025

RALEIGH CHILDREN'S OIL PORTRAIT PAINTINGS Every child has many sides—and every family has a unique vision for how they’d like that ...

JULY 22 - 2025

DRAWN TO LIGHT

CHILDREN'S HEIRLOOM VIGNETTE PORTRAITS IN RALEIGH, NC Subtle expression. Honest gaze. Timeless detail. Head and shoulders portraits focus on the ...

JULY 15 - 2025

FULL BODY CHILD OIL PORTRAIT IN WAKE FOREST There’s something truly special about turning a moment of childhood into a timeless piece of ...

JULY 11 - 2025

DEAR SANTA 2025 - COMING SOON! Hello friends! We are so proud to announce the 19th consecutive year for Dear Santa! This event will ...

JULY 8 - 2025

A TIMELESS STUDY There’s something magical about capturing a child at this age—still baby-soft but full of emerging personality. ...

JULY 1 - 2025

Raleigh Children's In Home Photographer As a Raleigh children’s photographer specializing in pastel, charcoal, and mixed media oil ...

JULY 1 - 2025

FINE ART BEACH PORTRAITS RALEIGH NC There’s something extraordinary about photographing a family by the sea — the way light reflects ...