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Meet the Snider family! They were the winners of the “Share the Wander” photo contest I did this month. To WIN a family photo session with me all they had to do was share an image from any family adventure and post it directly to the Wayfaring Wanderer FB page along with a sentence or two […]

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Snider Family Adventure | Short + Sweet Family Photography Session WINNER | Boone, NC Photographer

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“You must have the patience of a saint!” Alyce proclaimed. “I promise you, it’s not the first time I’ve had to deal with something like that! It happens pretty often.” I assured her. We both couldn’t help but laugh as we recalled the full-body tantrums that their two-year-old toddler, Kelby, was having during our family photo […]

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Remove Holiday Stress w/ Short + Sweet Family Photo Sessions | Boone & Blowing Rock, NC Photographer

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We’re starting to come out of hibernation here in Boone and as a result I’m already feeling the spring spirit, so I’ve decided to host a fun giveaways this year to show my appreciation for all of the amazing supporters I have in this community. Your referrals and kind words mean so much to me […]

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Share the Wander Photo Contest | Mama & Me Mini-Session Giveaway | Boone NC Family Photographer

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Leah and Chuck were looking for a low-stress wedding day experience. They wanted to keep it simple with a small, intimate ceremony instead of taking on the overwhelming task of planning a big destination wedding from far away. Eloping was an idea the couple explored and they chose an all-inclusive elopement package that the Banner […]

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Leah + Chuck’s Intimate Mountain Wedding at Banner Elk Winery | NC Elopement Photography

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By the time Casey contacted me I was already booked on their anniversary date. I was photographing a wedding that weekend, but because their schedule was flexible we were going to shoot for a session on the day after on Sunday. While I knew I’d be worn out after 16+ hours of wedding photography two […]

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Casey + Sarah’s Valle Crucis Anniversary Adventure | Boone, NC Couples Photography

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I had so much fun doing family portrait photography and engagement photography last year during the fall and holidays that I wanted to offer Choose Your Adventure Sessions again this season! It’s not something that I can do throughout the year as often as I’d like even though I get many requests for family photos. […]

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Portrait Photography for Adventurous Folks | Boone & Blowing Rock, NC Area Photographer

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“Where could it be?!” Ali wondered. “When were you last wearing it?!” one of the bridesmaids questioned as we attempted to solve this conundrum. We were all perplexed as we retraced her steps to the ceremony site. Somewhere along the way Ali’s veil blew off and it was nowhere to be found. Since we were […]

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Ali + JB’s Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding at Grandfather Golf and Country Club | Boone NC Photographer

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“If it was sanitary, I’d give you a high five right now because that was the best freakin’ meal I’ve eaten in a while!” I was not quiet about it either because the fella who had just walked up with his family interjected with, “I’m glad to hear that!” Good food makes me happy, simple […]

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How Spontaneous Adventures Can Strengthen Your Relationship

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“We have to go to Plan B!,” said one of the bridesmaids. “If we do it outside at the original ceremony site your dress will get ruined before the day even begins!” After that, a flurry of activity began as furniture got shuffled and the guests and groomsmen were notified of the switch. The ceremony […]

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Kari + Chad’s Mountaintop Destination Wedding at Kilkelly’s in Blowing Rock, NC | Boone Wedding Photographer

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“Blueberries! I see blueberries!”, Everett began to shout and point from the lofty view on his Daddy’s shoulders. “Where?!”, the rest of us asked puzzled. Between the four of us, we hadn’t yet spotted the wild berries, but as we continued to walk closer to the area he was leading us toward, he became more […]

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Pennington Family Adventure at Valle Crucis Park | Boone NC Family Photographer