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 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 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 ...

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 ...

MARCH 17 - 2026

MADE TO LAST

Why Oil Portrait Paintings Are Designed to Stand the Test of Time This oil portrait was created nearly twenty years ago.And today, it still ...

MARCH 10 - 2026

A Milestone Oil Portrait of a Seven-Year-Old Girl in Raleigh This milestone oil portrait of a seven-year-old girl in Raleigh is a beautiful ...

MARCH 3 - 2026

Why Framing Is an Essential Part of Heirloom Portrait Art In heirloom portraiture, the artwork doesn’t end with the portrait itself. ...

FEBRUARY 24 - 2026

TWO TRADITIONS

Oil Paintings vs Pastel Heirloom Portraits: Choosing the Right Style for Your Child When families begin planning an heirloom portrait, one of ...

FEBRUARY 17 - 2026

Building a Family Collection of Heirloom Portraits Heirloom portraits are more than single moments captured—they are the foundation of a ...

FEBRUARY 10 - 2026

A PASTEL HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT OF 5 YEAR OLD IN RALEIGH This pastel heirloom portrait of a five-year-old boy in Raleigh was created with one very ...