After having to reschedule several times due to the unpredictable mountain weather, we finally managed to squeeze in Katelyn & Seth’s engagement shoot last week. Initially, they were hoping to do a snowy engagement session but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with us this winter, so we waited.

I checked the forecast, as usual, and it wasn’t looking so favorable for later that afternoon so we bumped up the time in hopes of avoiding the storms. And because these two are getting married in just 2 days we had to get their engagement photos done, RAIN or SHINE, this time around!

While on my way to the shoot it was apparent that the rain wasn’t going anywhere, but we were determined to make do with whatever we were given despite the less than desirable weather.

The Gideon Ridge Inn had a porch, thankfully, that no one was interested in using because of the showers. We didn’t mind having the place to ourselves!

Anytime during the shoot when I noticed that the rain had subsided, we would run out to grab a few quick photos before we had to retreat back to the shelter of the stone porch. We only had about 5-10 minutes each time until the rain started up again, but it was better than nothing!

I’m pretty thankful that we did get to spend some time doing their engagement pictures out in the open with the mountain view because those are my favorite photos from their shoot. After all, the amazing views are the main reason why Katelyn and Seth chose Gideon Ridge for their engagement photo location.

I loved the location because I had a lot of interesting areas that we could use even though the rain posed some challenges. We gained permission to use this lovely venue for their engagement pictures because Seth was in cahoots with the head chef at Gideon Ridge. It’s one of Bistro Roca’s sister properties which is where Seth works as a chef.

The couple decided to have engagement photos taken because they don’t have very many “nice” photos of them together as a couple where they’re not making goofy faces or flipping off the camera. 😉

Katelyn and Seth were super sweet, and they didn’t seem to have a problem with all the cheesy things I did and said to get them to laugh. It wasn’t so bad dodging the rain with these two either, it was actually fun. They were troopers, though, that’s for sure!

CONGRATULATIONS to Katelyn + Seth on your engagement and upcoming marriage! Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your adventurous engagement photos in Blowing Rock, NC.  I can’t wait to photograph your wedding this weekend! I hope you enjoy this sneak peek while I finish up your full gallery.

Are you newly engaged or in the process of planning a wedding? Download a FREE copy of the 12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist to jump start your planning!

It’s a free gift when you sign up for weekly emails from me (your adventurous ally). If you are already part of the tribe and subscribed to the Weekly Wander, you should have already received a download link in a previous newsletter. Let me know if you don’t receive it!

(function(d, s, id) {
var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
if (d.getElementById(id)) return;
js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;
js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3&appId=294378557243519”;
fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));

Hi! My name is Jessica a.k.a. Wayfaring Wanderer and I reside in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains here in Boone, NC. I’m a free-spirited wedding, engagement, and lifestyle photographer who loves working with couples, families, and individuals who are committed to travel, adventure, and laid-back lifestyles. If you think we might be kindreds, I invite you to join the WW tribe by signing up [ HERE ] for weekly updates & get connected to the [ WW Facebook page ] to join the conversation! | Website www.wayfaringwanderer.com