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I’m well aware of the stigma that is synonymous with Bourbon St. It has a seedy reputation for reasons that are readily apparent once you’ve seen so for yourself. The wacky and weird are everyday occurrences on Bourbon St., so be prepared to witness the odd and outrageous. Some things will make you laugh while […]

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Photo Essay: Bourbon Street by Night | New Orleans, Louisiana

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I nearly forgot what it felt like to walk through the gates of a fair. It’s been so long since I’ve been to one, it’s no wonder. The lights…..the smells….the sounds. They all compound to cultivate an evening filled with good times and lasting memories! It’s almost too much to take in since everything hits […]

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NC State Fair in Raleigh, NC

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Illuminated it cast a haunting glimmer everlasting light The night sky is a miracle of infinitude.~Noelani Day~ Etc. The prompt for this weeks haiku: Never-ending. My intent was to go to Bass Lake to get some fall color shots last week. We didn’t make it before the sun started going down. We stayed to shoot […]

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Moments : Shooting the Moon

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Normally, I am not one for festivals, but Music on the Mountain was different.For starters, it was just a one-day event instead of the usual two or three day events which have become so popular. It took place at the old fairgrounds here in Boone, NC, and they started it with the intention of raising […]

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Music on the Mountain Festival Boone, NC

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Brock Butler of Perpetual Groove This is a shot from the first annual “Music on the Mountain” festival.It was an all-day event that had us exhausted by the days end.We have spent the entire day recuperating! I want to share more photos from the event with you,but for now, here’s my favorite from the bunch.I […]

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Weekend Snippet

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Friday evening we packed up the car and headed to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Instead of staying in a hotel, like normal tourist, we opted to camp out in the Great Smokey Mountains. This was somewhat of a special little trip for me because I have been to the town once, but that was when I was […]

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Quick Getaway : Gatlinburg, TN

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We may go to the moon, but that’s not very far. The greatest distance we have to cover still lies within us. Charles de Gaulle (1890 – 1970) 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 […]

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Moon Paralyzed