Blog - Dana Ashlyn Photography

SEPTEMBER 22 - 2026

A Charcoal Heirloom Portrait of an Eight-Year-Old Boy in Raleigh This charcoal heirloom portrait of an eight-year-old boy in Raleigh captures a ...

SEPTEMBER 15 - 2026

What Actually Happens During a Child's Heirloom Portrait Session If you’ve never experienced a child's heirloom portrait session before, ...

SEPTEMBER 8 - 2026

A 30” Oil Portrait of a Little Girl and Her Beloved Bunny This 30” oil portrait of a little girl in Raleigh captures a truly personal ...

SEPTEMBER 1 - 2026

MOTHER & CHILD

A Mommy and Me Heirloom Trio Celebrating a Mother and Baby’s Bond in Raleigh This mommy and me heirloom portrait trio in Raleigh was designed to ...

AUGUST 25 - 2026

A Black and White Portrait Study of a Toddler, Framed in Antique Gold There is something especially beautiful about photographing a child more ...

AUGUST 18 - 2026

A PORTRAIT THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME Nearly twenty years ago, this fine art portrait of a five-year-old girl was photographed at sunset at ...

AUGUST 11 - 2026

Why Five Is One of the Most Meaningful Ages for an Heirloom Portrait There’s something quietly special about age five.It’s the space ...

AUGUST 4 - 2026

A Luxury Pastel Portrait Experience for Brother and Sister in Raleigh These luxury pastel heirloom portraits of brother and sister in Raleigh ...

JULY 22 - 2026

🎄 DEAR SANTA 2026 🎄 Hello friends! We are so proud to announce the 20th consecutive year for Dear Santa! Investment and FAQs are ...

MAY 5 - 2026

The Difference Between a Beautiful Photo and a Portrait That Lasts 50 Years There are many ways to create a beautiful photo.A genuine smile. ...

APRIL 28 - 2026

What If My Child Won’t Sit Still for an Heirloom Portrait? If I had a dollar for every parent who began a phone consultation with, “I just ...

APRIL 21 - 2026

A PASTEL PORTRAIT OF A 6 MONTH OLD BABY BOY This pastel heirloom portrait of a six-month-old baby boy in Raleigh is a quiet celebration of ...

APRIL 14 - 2026

A Beach Oil Portrait Painting Celebrating Sibling Bonds at Topsail Beach This beach oil portrait painting of a brother and sister at Topsail ...

APRIL 7 - 2026

THE ERA

Why Heirloom Portraits Aren’t About the Moment — They’re About the Era In a world where thousands of photos live on our phones, it’s easy ...

MARCH 31 - 2026

ENDURING

What Makes a Portrait an Heirloom The word “heirloom” gets used often in photography, but not every portrait truly earns that title. ...