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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 […]

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Ready for the Weekend

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Whisper to the Wind. Care to Share a Secret? 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 love working with couples, individuals […]

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Reminder {6}

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Pace Yourself. Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use. ~Earl Nightingale~ I came across a rather thought provoking post today, something that […]

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Pacing Myself

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Be Inspired. Stay Inspired. How are you doing this right now? Do tell…. Posted in Wordful Wednesday 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 […]

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Reminder {4}

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The Ocracoke Lighthouse, built in 1823,is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the NC Coast. The lighthouse is 75 feet tall. Its diameter narrows from 25 feet at the base to 12feet at the top. The walls are made of brick which is five feet wide at the bottomtapering to two feet wide at the […]

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Ocracoke Lighthouse

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At the very tip of Hatteras Island you have the opportunity to take a ferry rideto the neighboring island. I’ve been on one before but this was my first timedriving a vehicle onto a ferry. It was an interesting experience.The free ride took approximately 45 minutes.Meanwhile, I walked around…. Once across, we made our way […]

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Polaroid Prologue to Ocracoke Island

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On our most recent trip to the Outer Banks we decided to camp our way down the coast of NC. In fact, camping is what we almost always do when traveling. I’m cheap like that 😉 Moreso, I like waking up and already being outdoors. We stayed at two of the National Park Service campgrounds […]

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Oceanside Camping on the NC Coast

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You are Unique. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!I had an extremely productive weekend and I am as happy as a clam.What was “unique” about your weekend? Reminder #2 Reminder #1 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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Reminder {3}

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Our first stop on the island was the small seaside town of Rodanthe. The remote beaches of Hatteras Island looked like this the entire time. It was like having it all to ourselves. I know, this is just a teaser.It gets better! Posted in Photostory Friday & Hooked On Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and […]

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A Night in Rodanthe

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Take a Break. I’m not the planner I used to be, and that’s a good thing.A mini-vacation that felt like one was exactly what the doctor ordered.It’s amazing how much your outlook can change over the course of four days.Come back on Friday to find out more about our visit to the barrier islands off […]

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Reminder {2}