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In celebration of the new Wayfaring Wanderer wedding photography website, I am giving away FREE wedding day photography to one awesome couple getting married in the Boone or Blowing Rock, NC area and beyond! Sound too good to be true? Nope, this is really happening and you can get all of the juicy details on […]

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Wedding Photography Giveaway Hosted by Boone Photographer Wayfaring Wanderer

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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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“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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“I have learned how complex and overwhelming it can be to plan a wedding! It’s not easy that’s for sure!” I’ve heard on numerous occasions how overwhelming it is to plan a wedding from my brides. They share nearly the same sentiment every time I check in with them as we get closer to their […]

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Coming Soon: Boone Bride Guide | Wedding Planning Resource | Boone NC Photographer

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“I haven’t reached my daily number of hugs yet today,” Grayson proclaimed, “but I’m almost there!”  I was so intrigued when he shared this that I prodded him for more information. I responded, “You mean to tell me that you have a HUG QUOTA to meet every day?!” He proudly countered with a resounding, “YUP, 12 a […]

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Scott Family Adventure on the Blue Ridge Parkway | Boone, NC Family Photographer

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Not all girls grow up fantasizing about having the perfect wedding, getting married, and living happily ever after. However, there are still a great deal of ladies who dream of having that fairy-tale wedding where they get to play the princess. On Monday, at the ACES (Association of Consultants and Event Services) meeting at Smithmore […]

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Wedding Dresses from South’s Specialty Clothiers at Smithmore Castle in Spruce Pine, NC | Boone, NC Photographer

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You just returned home from another super awesome family vacation where you laughed and played and enjoyed each other’s company all the livelong day! The entire trip couldn’t have been any more perfect even though you experienced a few hiccups here and there (of course). Your #1 goal was to soak up as many of […]

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No More Boring Family Photos! | Choose Your Adventure Family Photography | Boone, NC Photographer

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Emma’s dreamed of getting married at her childhood home her entire life. The memories she holds of the homestead where she grew up are magical and it was her wish to share the beauty of this secluded sanctuary with her friends and family from near and far. This down-to-earth couple also had a desire to […]

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DIY Down-Home Backyard Wedding: Emma + Alex | Boone, North Carolina Photographer

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I need help! Not the sort of help where you should be worried about me or anything. What I need assistance with is the result of an awesome new project I would like to unleash. I’m looking for someone to join the WW tribe to help me produce even more great work! I’m seeking an […]

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Now Hiring! Hair & Makeup Artist to Work with Boone NC Photographer