Blog - Dana Ashlyn Photography

JANUARY 20 - 2026

Choosing Wardrobe for a Head & Shoulders Heirloom Portrait When it comes to heirloom portraiture, wardrobe matters more than most people ...

JANUARY 13 - 2026

Why Families Choose Custom Oil Portrait Paintings for Their Children There’s a difference between taking pictures of children and creating ...

JANUARY 6 - 2026

A Black and White Newborn Portrait Highlighting Family Bonds This black and white newborn portrait in Raleigh captures the tiniest member of the ...

DECEMBER 30 - 2025

MADE TO LAST

Why Heirloom Portraiture Is Meant to Live on Your Walls Heirloom portraiture is about intention. Rather than creating dozens of images that live ...

DECEMBER 23 - 2025

Raleigh Children and Family Photographer As the year comes to a close, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all the families who trusted me ...

DECEMBER 16 - 2025

A Pastel Impression Heirloom Portrait of a 6-Month-Old Baby Boy This pastel impression heirloom portrait in Raleigh features a beautiful ...

DECEMBER 9 - 2025

Family Portraits Celebrating Growth and New Additions This Raleigh family portrait celebrates three adult children and the newest additions to ...

DECEMBER 2 - 2025

A Charcoal Heirloom Portrait of a Beloved Family Dog in Raleigh This charcoal heirloom portrait in Raleigh features an 11-year-old chihuahua and ...

NOVEMBER 25 - 2025

Teen Sibling Portraits Amid Fiery Fall Foliage This Raleigh portrait session of two teen siblings captured the beauty of autumn and the warmth ...

NOVEMBER 18 - 2025

A QUIET MOMENT

A Charcoal Heirloom Portrait of a Four-Year-Old Boy Capturing His Serious Expression This charcoal portrait of a four-year-old boy in Raleigh ...

NOVEMBER 11 - 2025

AUTUMN KISSES

A Sister and Toddler Brother Portrait Amid Fall Colors This fall portrait of a sister and toddler brother in Raleigh captures the warmth and ...

NOVEMBER 4 - 2025

A Pastel Impression Portrait of a Five-Year-Old Boy Capturing His Personality This pastel impression portrait of a five-year-old boy in Raleigh ...

OCTOBER 28 - 2025

A Black and White Portrait of Two Sisters Outdoors This black and white outdoor portrait of two sisters in Raleigh captures the quiet intimacy ...

OCTOBER 21 - 2025

A Classic Black & White Composite First Birthday Portrait This black and white classic composite portrait of a one-year-old boy in Raleigh ...

OCTOBER 14 - 2025

A 5-Year-Old Girl’s Sunset Portrait in a Field of Purple Cosmos This 5-year-old girl’s portrait in Raleigh captures the magic of sunset ...