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!
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Abby + Cameron’s Mountain Engagement Photography Adventure by Boone NC Photographer Wayfaring Wanderer
After the unpredictable Boone weather caused us to reschedule on two different occasions, it was finally time for Abby + Cameron to step in front of my camera.
They ventured up the mountain all the way from Charlotte, NC to meet up with me here in Boone, NC for their engagement photos. I’m so glad that we held out for better weather because it was a beautiful day!
Since spring is really only beginning to emerge up here in the mountains we came up with an unconventional idea for the location of their engagement shoot.
I met the couple at Horn in the West, an outdoor theater and living museum near the center of town where they host shows every summer. It’s the nation’s oldest Revolutionary War Drama according to the Blue Ridge Heritage website.
Right now, Horn in the West and the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is a ghost town. Technically, it’s closed for the season, but we picked this location because I thought the rustic details would make for a great backdrop. It also offered a lot of privacy, no one else was around but the three of us.
Abby & Cameron’s love story started about 6 years ago while she was still in college. He had just graduated, but a mutual friend introduced them and their life has been one awesome adventure after another since they started dating!
The couple is planning their destination mountain wedding for this August and it’s happening at an awesome outdoor wedding venue here in Boone called Camp Sky Ranch. I’m so excited to be their wedding photographer as they begin their next BIG adventure!
After spending some time walking around the Hickory Ridge Homestead area, we hiked over to the neighboring Daniel Boone Native Gardens. I knew that this area wasn’t going to have as much appeal since everything is still bare and mostly brown.
Our next stop on our engagement photography adventure was the Strawberry Hill Arboretum, a green space not too far from Horn in the West and where the Watauga County Farmers’ Market takes place.
A short 0.4 mile hike will take you to the top of the hill where there’s an expansive stone terrace that overlooks the surrounding mountains. It’s not the most jaw dropping view to be seen around these parts but it’s just as memorable!
The connection that these two share was so strong and solid. I’m honored that I was able to capture this exciting time in their lives. Abby and Cameron, you two are super awesome and I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to be your engagement photographer! I’m really looking forward to photographing your upcoming wedding soon!
CONGRATULATIONS to Abby + Cameron on your engagement and upcoming marriage! I know you two will have the most epic adventures in life and love, and it’s my wish that your connection will only grow stronger as you continue this journey together! Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your adventurous engagement photos here in Boone, NC. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek while I finish up your full gallery.
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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
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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