Hey, hey, heyyyyy! My name is Jessica (aka Wayfaring Wanderer) and I am a free-spirited photographer who loves working with couples, individuals, and families who are committed to travel, adventure, and laid-back lifestyles. I've lived in the Boone, NC area since 2005 and 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. While I'm primarily a wedding + elopement photographer, I also love working w/ individuals/couples/families that are traveling to the High Country area to getaway to the mountains. I absolutely love what I do and am so grateful to work with some of the most amazing people in one of the most beautiful places EVAR. Let’s go on an adventure!
It began pouring rain as soon as I got in my van to leave the photoshoot location. Jenny + Eric’s newlywed photos were already rescheduled because it decided to spontaneously snow in April, so we really wanted to avoid doing so again if at all possible. Waking up to a steady stream of rain that morning didn’t instill much confidence in us as we texted back and forth but we waited it out and kept hope. In the end, we got lucky that the thunderstorms held off just long enough for us to have a photo adventure! You can never tell what the weather here in Boone will do!
For the last 12 years that they’ve been dating Jenny + Eric have enjoyed spending time together here in the mountains of Boone, NC. Even though they live down the mountain in Chapel Hill, NC, Todd Island Park is a place that they’ve been visiting since the early days of their relationship. They have been bringing Cheebs (13 years old) to Todd since he was a puppy. Now, Annie (2 years old) gets to come with them, and she loves it too! As a Boone photographer, I love working with couples that want to incorporate outdoor locations that are meaningful to them for their photos. It makes for an even more AH-MAZING photo adventure when that happens!
Cheebs has been visiting Todd Island Park since he was a pup.
The couple recently had a pop-up surprise wedding close to home to mark a new chapter in their relationship. Everyone was super-surprised, and they’re happy to have another memorable anniversary to celebrate now. Having “just married” photos done was a way to remember this momentous milestone and share with those that couldn’t be there to witness them exchange vows.
Eric is a professional chef and cooks amazing meals for Jenny. Jenny is a wannabe baker with a day job as a Marketing Specialist for an organic flour mill. They both enjoy travel, the outdoors, yoga, and life with their dogs. The couple met in college while working together at Office Depot back in 2004 and they’ve been smitten with one another ever since.
I’m so happy that they chose me out of all the other Boone photographers to capture this special occasion for them because they were so much fun to work with! I had an absolute blast photographing their newlywed photo adventure and hiking around Todd Island Park with their beloved doggies, Cheebs and Annie. Even though the weather threatened to rain at any given moment we did manage to get some sunshine here and there during our time together.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jenny + Eric on your marriage! I wish you two epic adventures in life and love, and I hope that your relationship and the connection you share will grow stronger as you continue this journey together! Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your adventurous newlywed photos at Todd Island Park. I can’t wait to share your full gallery with you!
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My 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 love working with couples, individuals and families who are committed to travel, adventure, and laid-back lifestyles. If you think we might be kindreds, I invite you to connect with me!
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the mountains are calling...
Thank you so much for taking the time to contact me. I'm truly grateful to do what I love and I appreciate your time and consideration in advance! My response time is 24-hours for all wedding, engagement, and family photography inquiries. I look forward to connecting with you soon! In the meantime, let's be friends on Instagram. I love sharing a behind-the-scenes look at life in Boone, NC as a wedding photographer!