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

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 and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, so this is my way of giving back! Want to WIN a session with Wayfaring Wanderer? Keep reading!

This contest will be for a 20-minute Short + Sweet Session (valued at $249)

STEP 1 - Share an image of you and your kiddos on an adventure whether it’s a spring hike that you took recently or the snowman you built during the last storm, and post it directly to the Wayfaring Wanderer FB page. I want to see what you enjoy doing as a family!

STEP 2 - Include a sentence or two about the photo and why you love being an adventurous Mom because I’m a sucker for a good story. 

STEP 3 - Tag @wayfaringwanderer and use the hashtag #sharethewander with your Facebook entry so that I can keep track. Your entry will not be accepted if both are not completed.

If you want to receive a second entry you can post an image on your Instagram account and tag @wayfaringwanderer in the description along with the hashtag #sharethewander. Step 2 is also required for this entry as well.

DEADLINE  to enter is May 1st at p:00 pm. WINNER will be chosen by Wayfaring Wanderer and announced that same evening at MIDNIGHT.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

» Session is for 1 mama and up to 4 kiddos.

»  This contest is open to ALL individuals.

» Short + Sweet Sessions will be photographed on May 2nd & 3rd at Horn in the West in the Hickory Ridge Living Museum area here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, NC.

» This is non-transferable and cannot be used toward another session in 2015.
» Subject to availability at the end of the contest. 

I am currently offering “SHORT + SWEET” sessions as an affordable option for mamas who have always wanted to have professional images captured with their cute kiddos.

The mini-sessions are 20-minutes long and you will receive 10 high-resolution digital downloads in a online gallery within 48-hours of your session. All images will be ready well before Mother's Day so that you may use them to display or give as gifts.

I'll tag along on your mini adventure and capture real moments of you and your kiddos as they naturally unfold. No posing necessary, just good ol' fashioned fun without the fuss!

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST:

» The Mama & Me Short & Sweet Sessions are valued at 249 + tax, but you can book NOW for only 149 + tax (save $100!). I will not be offering mini sessions again until Oct/Nov/Dec.

» The first 10 spots are $50 off! (ONLY $99 instead of $149!). USE CODE: MAMASRAWK (CLICK IMAGE ABOVE to BOOK NOW)

» Space is limited! RESERVE NOW through the shop and BOOK ONLINE today!

» The sessions are NON-REFUNDABLE, however, they are transferable so you can offer to a friend or family member if you aren't able to come for any reason.

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

{ Featured LINKS }

» No More Boring Family Photos! | Choose Your Adventure Family Photography
» Pennington Family Adventure at Valle Crucis Park 
» Hersey Family Reunion Adventure on Lake James, NC
» Scott Family Hiking Adventure on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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

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 Elk Winery offers to couples looking to get married in the high country without all the fuss.

Another reason they chose Banner Elk Winery as their NC wedding venue is because they visited this gorgeous place the week they got engaged in the Blue Ridge Mountains and they felt like it provided exactly what they were looking for on their wedding day.

Initially, it was only supposed to be Leah and Chuck making the trek from Florida to North Carolina for the wedding, but immediate family was invited after all because they couldn't image doing it without their loved ones there to witness their union.

By the time that I made it to meet Leah at the villa, she had already gotten her make-up and hair done by Beautiful Bride on Location. I recommended this mobile service to the bride because they are one of my favorite wedding vendors to work with here in the high country. Marion Edwards is one talented laydeh and so is her team! Doesn't Leah look gorgeous?!

She's wearing a Casablanca Bridal strapless dress with a lace overlay, intricate bead work, and a small train. Her bouquet was a pleasant surprise as Leah had no idea what it would look like. All she knew was that she wanted it to be tones of PURPLE! It matched the delicate amethyst necklace, bracelet, and earrings she was wearing.

There wasn't much time for me to work with before their ceremony was due to begin, so I had to hustle to get as many detail and getting ready shots of the bride as possible. Once Leah was ready, I had about 7-minutes for bridal portraits outside on the patio before her Dad escorted her to the altar.

The moments in between the excitement of the bride putting her dress on and the anticipation of walking down the aisle with dear ol' Dad are my favorite stages to photograph on a wedding day because of the wide range of emotions felt during that time. It's truly a beautiful thing to capture.

Leah and Chuck's wedding took place in the midst of fall on a seasonably cold and windy day during the month of October.

They kept the nuptials short and sweet because folks were freezing but they were being such troopers, especially Leah in her strapless wedding dress.

At the end of their intimate ceremony we quickly took a few family photos before the small group retreated to the tasting room for a champagne toast, cake, and heat!

After they spent some time with family, I whisked them away to several outdoor locations around the winery for a few bride and good "just married" photos while guests stayed warm and cozy indoors.

It wasn't too long after that Airhaven Limousine showed up in the shuttle bus to chauffeur the group to The Best Cellar in Blowing Rock, NC for the second half of their wedding reception. Air Haven was another vendor that I recommended to Leah when she contacted me for a transportation referral because they also provide such great service!

This was the first elopement/intimate wedding that I've had the pleasure of photographing, and I sincerely hope there will be more to come because they are so different from the full-day weddings I have grown accustomed to. Don't get me wrong, I do love the all-out parties but this was such a nice change of pace.

I only met Leah and Chuck on their wedding day since they were planning all the way from Florida, but we kept in close communication during her planning process.

Leah said, "Out of the photographers we spoke with I felt that Jessica was the best fit for us. I also have been very impressed with how helpful she has been in the overall planning process. I couldn't have done it without her!"

It's too bad that I wasn't able to spend more than 2-hours with them on their wedding day, but I'm so happy that I could capture their special connection even if it was only for a short time.

CONGRATULATIONS to Leah & Chuck! You're MARRIED! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! I wish you two newlyweds epic adventures in life and love, and I hope that your marriage will only grow stronger as you continue this journey together!

Thank you so much for choosing me to photograph your destination wedding at Banner Elk Winery, it was an honor to be a part of your special day!

Want to see more wedding, engagement, & family photos from Wayfaring Wanderer? Please sign-up for the Weekly Wander to be notified » GET NOTIFICATIONS!

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

{ Featured VENDORS }
» Ceremony, Flowers, & Cake | Banner Elk Winery
» Make-Up & Hair |  Beautiful Bride On Location
» Dress | Casablanca Bridal 
» Tuxedo | Perry Ellis

» Transportaion |  Air Haven Limo

{ Featured LINKS }
» Focusing on the Marriage and Not the Wedding
» Allyson + Younes' Destination Wedding at Westglow Mansion
» Ali + JB's Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding at Grandfather Golf
» Kari + Chad's Mountaintop Destination Wedding at Kilkelly's
» Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Wedding Styled Shoot @ Camp Sky Ranch

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

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 days before, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be a part of his anniversary surprise!

To celebrate their one year anniversary, Sarah bought Casey tickets to see a Washington Redskins game, one of his favorite teams. So, to step it up, he wanted to surprise her with an anniversary session at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis where they got married in 2013.

It was a beautiful day before their wedding and it was gorgeous the day after, but they told me it poured on their wedding day, which thwarted their plans for the outdoorsy wedding photos they were hoping for.

Due to the heavy rains they had to do all of their photos under cover. They didn't get to do any by the creek nearby and they weren't able to venture over to the Valle Crucis Community Park to have images done by the Watauga River like they wanted to either.

Even though they have images they love from their wedding, they just didn't get everything that they envisioned. That's where I came to the rescue!

With only 24 hours to go before their photo shoot, I got an email from Casey letting me know that they ran into some issues with their transmission, so they wouldn't be able to make it up to Boone.

Scheduling was a bit tricky, but we managed to get a new date on the calendar after a few emails were exchanged. Casey had to spoil the surprise but I heard that Sarah was still overjoyed to learn about this thoughtful anniversary gift.

After our first rescheduling, we hit a few more snags along the way. Some days got mixed up and then we had to cancel because of the dreadful Boone weather we were experiencing, so there were many delays that tried to get in the way. 34 emails and 1-month later we finally made it happen!

Casey and Sarah were a lot of fun to photograph. I mean, look how smitten they are with one another. They made my job ridiculously easy. I love couples that are playful and don't take themselves too seriously. As you can see, these two lovebirds liked to laugh a lot!

When Casey contacted me about the surprise anniversary photo shoot, he told me that all he wanted was a smile for his wife. Seriously, how sweet is that?!

Here's what I would say to Casey: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I think we all had a blast! :-)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Sarah + Casey! I'm so glad that you two were able to make a day trip up here to Boone so that I could photograph you after your first year of marriage. All of the fuss that we've had to endure in order to make this "surprise" a reality was definitely worth it! I hope you love this sneak peek as much as I do. I can't wait to share more!

Friends & Family: Want to see all of Casey + Sarah's anniversary photos when they are ready to be viewed? Please sign-up for the Weekly Wander to be notified » GET NOTIFICATIONS!

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

{ Featured LINKS }
» Choose Your Adventure Portrait Marathon (Oct & Nov ONLY)
» Focusing on the Marriage and Not the Wedding
» Ali + JB's Engagement Adventure at Grandfather Golf
» Logen + Nick's LGBT Engagement in Downtown West Jefferson