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 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 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 ...

OCTOBER 7 - 2025

Timeless Portraits of a Two-Week-Old Baby Girl in a Bonnet These timeless newborn portraits of a two-week-old baby girl in Raleigh capture the ...

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 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 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 1 - 2025

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

JUNE 10 - 2025

Stress-Free Heirloom Portraits by a Raleigh Children’s Photographer As a Raleigh children’s photographer who specializes in heirloom ...

JUNE 3 - 2025

Timeless Children's Portraits in Raleigh - Heirloom Art & Fine Photography As a Raleigh children's photographer specializing in heirloom ...

MAY 27 - 2025

Classic Vignette Heirloom Portraits by a Raleigh Children's Photographer As a Raleigh children's photographer, I specialize in creating vignette ...