"ROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAR!" Harper belted out at the top of his lungs from the safety of his Daddy's arms. It was pretty comical because just a few seconds earlier we were playing the tickle game and he was giggling so hard, but once I got out of reach he just roared as ferociously as he could. I guess it was his way of releasing the frustrations he had with not being able to tickle me back! It was hilarious.
This headstrong 3-year old had me on my toes the entire time I was photographing their family. His favorite thing to do once we "let him loose" was barrel through the Christmas trees at top speed! He had so much energy that it was nearly impossible to keep him still for very long. Just imagine me (and my assistant) running around like mad trying to keep up! I guess that's what happens when we shoot after the kiddos nap. HA!
The Johnson Family were winners of the "Friend of WW Giveaway" that I did a couple weeks ago in appreciation for my online supporters. It was something I hosted for folks that connect with me through my newsletter and on social media. All she had to do was like, comment, share, just interact with my posts on Facebook, Instagram, etc. to be eligible. I think that people that support me throughout the year are awesome, so I wanted to bestow a reward upon someone that I noticed making an effort to stay connected. It was as simple as that.
I'll be hosting another "Friend of WW Giveaway" for the launch of my new wedding, engagement, and family photography website in time for Christmas, so I recommend you sign up to get notifications via email. You don't want to miss exclusive updates because I have some fun giveaways in store, even something for those that don't live in the Boone area! (LINK)
Back to this fun-loving family holiday photo session. It was one-hour long and it took place at the What Fir Tree Farm here in Boone, NC on an unseasonably warm day in the midst of winter. It was about 60° and it was glorious! Don't get me wrong, I love shooting snowy family photos, too, but it was nice to experience such mild weather after freezing temperatures.
We threw a little bit of everything in during our adventure at the What Fir Tree Farm. It's one of my favorite locations to shoot at because it's such a lovely place, and has lots of different activities to keep kids busy (and happy!). Hiking and playing hide-and-seek among the trees wasn't the only thing we had fun doing. We also threw rocks in the pond and ran around with his doggie Diesel.
I'm so thankful that the exceptional folks that run the What Fir Tree Farm allow me to bring families out to make new memories. I love shooting outdoors in this wonderful place because it adds to the overall experience when you can smell pine heavy in the air and you get your boots muddy, that's what ADVENTURE is ALL ABOUT! You're willing to take a chance on unpredictable weather and moods because we can still capture raw and real and beautiful even if things don't go perfectly.
My goal with every family photography adventure is to simply capture the special connection that you share with your loved ones. That's it. There are no gimmicks or secrets to how I'm able to capture peoples spirits so genuinely. I'm just a stealth photo ninja that's there to take you on an adventure and ease the awkwardness of having your picture taken so that it's a lot less painful and a lot more awesome!
I'm so glad that I've had the opportunity to photograph the Johnson Family yet again. It's was Harper's 1st birthday when I last photographed them, so it was an honor to chronicle the growth of this merry family this holiday season. I had such a blast and I'm really looking forward to all of the families I will be photographing this coming weekend (Dec 6th & 7th) at the What Fir Tree Farm.
There are only two slots available on Sunday (Dec. 7th)! Short + Sweet Sessions are 20-minutes long, and you receive 10 high-resolution digital downloads, a 48-HR turnaround time so you can use them for easy gift giving, and all images are posted in an online gallery for viewing, ordering, and sharing for just $149 + tax. To book, call or text me at 828.773.8764 and I'll get you the details ASAP!
Time is running out if you would like to have me photograph your family this year! I'm closing up shop on December 15th and will not reopen until January 2015. I'll be taking the rest of this year off to recharge!
In other news: I will be launching my new website (http://www.wayfaringwanderer.com) this weekend! If you would like to see an early preview, I encourage you to sign-up for the Weekly Wander to get notifications so you don't miss any giveaways, promotions, or updates! Subscribe here » bit.ly/weekly-wander
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
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