Sick of grim gray daysblue skies are coming our waythere’s no time to waste 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 that are outward expressions of our innermost selves. I […]

Retreat to the Seathe waves are gently callingI will long no more The above photo was taken the summer of 07 by Cody!Now, I finally get to go to the NC Coast, too. Namely, the Outer Banks.I am more than excited. It has been a very rough week. I need a break.Have a great weekend!! […]

As promised….Wildflowers found along the Gentry Creek Falls Trail. Spring Beauty Wild and Free you Growmuch Beauty and Joy you BringTreasure I have Found Yellow Violet View Large On White The links below will take you to the resources that helped me identify what we found. Identifying flowers is like a treasure hunt for me; […]

This week I am hosting the prompt over at OSI There are countless waysthat a being can expresswhat they feel inside I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!We chose to enjoy a lovely spring day by taking a hike this past Sat.Please come back on Wednesday for a walk through the woods!I told you we’d […]

guided by stewardsinspiration evokes change I see brighter days I see brighter days for two reasons. 1.) I simply wish that the rain would cease.and 2.) Because of people like Joel Salatin. Cody and I attended “An Evening with Joel Salatin” tonight. It was a great presentation that entertained and inspired. Joel owns and operates […]

A promise of springstirs clouded passionRENEWAL AWAITS An impromptu jaunt on Wednesday led me to some fanciful discoveries.After a stressful day at work all I wanted to do was decompress.I concluded that a photowalk would do the trick. I was pleasantly surprised to find some early blossoms!This unexpected fortune instantly washed away what I had […]

A preview of springtantalized my winter woesmiss you already Posted in Photostory Friday, Haiku 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 capturing the spirit of the folks I photograph–the expressions, gestures, and details that are outward expressions of […]

perspective can shiftas the layers are revealedyou come full circle The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning.~Ivy Baker Priest~ It’s been a while since I have done a haiku.The transition between winter and spring always finds me in a deeply contemplative mood.I hate […]

Hope: Is in carrying the weight of it all Endure the DarknessThe load will lessen with timeResilient Spirit If you can go through life without experiencing pain you probably haven’t been born yet.~Neil Simon~ Literally and figuratively these words speak so much truth to me this week.To say the least it has been a rather […]

Winters would be coldwithout the warm memoriesof the seasons past Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) Thank you for the wonderful insights on my last post,The Alternative to Resolutions. This week has been another to surprise me as a result of using my new […]