Photos by Bethany Barton Photography

About Ashley

I have been a professional photographer for going on 8 years. My love for both making memories and preserving them has become a career that I am truly thankful for. I have been photographing weddings since 2012, but also offer food, commercial, and just about every other type of photography imaginable. Taking pictures use to be just a hobby, but over time, it’s slowly become a part of my identity and I couldn’t be prouder of that.

I am married to my best friend Jon and we both love and adore our two dogs/furbabies, Max & Miya. We live in North Carolina and are always looking for the next adventure.

I hate writing about myself, so here are a few more quick facts…

I was born and raised in the Virginia mountains

and no matter how hard I try, I’ll always love the scenery. Especially in the fall.

But my heart lives at the beach.

Always looking for an excuse to be near the sea.

I'm a space geek...

I love talking about space exploration, rockets, and anything related to the last great frontier. This photo? It’s a Saturn V rocket from Huntsville, Alabama’s US Space & Rocket Center.

And A Milky Way Chaser

I love photographing the milky way and while the photos don’t appear much on my website, it’s one of my FAVORITE passions! This photo was taken at 3:30am in Sedona, AZ.

My husband and I got married in 2016

in Cape Hatteras, it was the best (and most colorful) day of my life.

My husband is my rock.

And my best friend, my support system, my ears to vent to, shoulder to cry on, my DoorDash orderer, my taco partner. You get it. He also does my accounting so I love him extra for that too.

But I also love John Mayer.

This photo right here was the #1 item on my bucket list. I have a John Mayer tattoo on my wrist, never got to show him though… I was too nervous.

Go Clemson Tigers!

My favorite college football team and before you say it, I was a fan LONG before they became a powerhouse. Go Tigers!

I (secretly) love the snow.

Mostly because I love skiing even though it’s rare that I get to go. Breckenridge, CO will always hold a special place in my heart.

These two dogs are my world.

Since we don’t have kids, these two pups are more like babies. Max (on the left) is my first dog and I love him more than anything in the world.

Hot off the Press

IN PRINT:

Coastal Living (November & December 2017)
The Knot Print Magazine ( 2016 Spring Edition, DC, MD & VA
The Virginian-Pilot: The Beacon
The Roanoker Magazine
Virginia Living (Febuary 2017)
RestaurantNews
QSR Magazine
Distinction Magazine