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Upon stepping through the front doors of the glass-encased oasis, you don’t quite know whether you are hot or cold. I suppose that it would be most accurate to say that I was on the brink of both, hot and cold, teetering somewhere in between. After the sweltering heat we encountered outdoors, I half expected […]

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The Crown Jewel of DSBG

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After sitting in a classroom-like setting nearly all day on Saturday, for the NC Wildlife Federation Leadership Summit, we were dying to get out and about. Speaking of dying, the heat was unbearable! Nonetheless, I still managed to persuade Cody into making a trip to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens before retreating back to our […]

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How we beat the heat at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

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Posted in Wordful Wednesday Come back on Friday for a field trip to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens! Until then, you could revisit our trip to theAtlanta Botanical Gardens back in October. Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and I’m a wedding, engagement and lifestyle photographer based in Boone, NC. I’m known for capturing the spirit […]

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Sneak Peak: Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

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Well, I did it!And, truthfully, it wasn’t that bad. I practiced with Cody what I had plannedto say, but in the end, I really didn’t use the entire ‘speech’. Before the meeting Ireceived so many reassurances about my public speaking concerns because Icouldn’t help but share my anxieties. Talking about it helped me overcome myworry, […]

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Taking the Leap

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My hands begin to sweat, and my heart begins to race. It picks up so quickly that it is feels as though it is going to explode from my chest! The further along I go, the worse it becomes. This is me in front of a crowd. Nervous. Just thinking about it gets me worked […]

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Facing a Fear

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Once a year the town of Damascus, VA. becomes a mecca for those who have an affinity for the Appalachian Trail. For the few whom have never heard of the AT, it is a trail that runs from Georgia, all the way to Maine. Damascus is roughly the halfway point of the 2,175 mile journey. […]

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Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, VA

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Shine Bright. Someday perhaps the inner light will shine forth from us, and then we’ll need no other light. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe~ Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and I’m a wedding, engagement and lifestyle photographer based in Boone, NC. I’m known for capturing the spirit of the folks I photograph–the expressions, gestures, and details […]

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Reminder {8}

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By accident we found ourselves at the trailhead to Moore Cove Falls. Initially, our intention was to stop and take a few photos from the auto bridge, but we were pleasantly surprised to find this treasure. Because it was a relatively short hike we said, “What the hay, let’s check it out!” I liked not […]

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Stumbling Upon Moore Cove Falls

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Our time was short, and the sightseeing was kept to a minimum, but there was still enough time to visit a few different landmarks while in Brevard, NC a few weekends ago. And, since we are only a hop, skip and jump away I figure that future explorations are definitely on the horizon. The first […]

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Looking Glass Mélange

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Keep it Simple I am loving my peony right now. She smells so lovely!I know I promised a field trip, but I am too tired.Have a great weekend! Posted in: Photostory Friday & Hooked On Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and I’m a wedding, engagement and lifestyle photographer based in Boone, NC. I’m known for […]

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Reminder {7}