Rough Ridge Engagement Session | Lauryn and Luke

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Lauryn and Luke Celebrated with Us During their Winter Engagement Session at Rough Ridge near Banner Elk North Carolina

Winter Engagement Sessions can be a lot of fun, especially when you venture out to an epic location like Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is one of our favorite spots on the Parkway because you can’t beat these amazing views! Rough Ridge doesn’t require a long hike to reach breathtaking peaks, making it easy to get to for photography sessions.

When deciding when to schedule an engagement session, winter is not always at the top of people’s minds. There are some drawbacks, most notably being the cold. While that can be a concern, we like to overcome that with wardrobe choices and lots and lots of snuggling! There was plenty of that during Luke and Lauryn’s session.

If you are thinking of scheduling a session on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the winter, it can be a fun, beautiful experience. Here are some tips when planning your session:

  1. Check for road closures – higher elevations can be subject to more extreme weather. The Parkway will shut down when road conditions become icy and dangerous. Click here for BRP Road Updates
  2. Check the weather – like I said before, higher elevations tend to be colder and windier. Check the weather to see what the weather will be like and dress in layers
  3. Stay warm – bring an extra blanket to wrap up in between shots, or use it as a cozy prop. Also consider bringing a thermos of hot chocolate or cider – this can also double as a great prop
  4. Chapstick is your friend – Bring your favorite lip balm for you and your hunny. The cold will dry out your lips fast!
  5. Wear sturdy shoes – you can always change into more fashionable shoes when you get to your location, but sturdy shoes are a must when hiking to your location
  6. Leave no trace – any time you are out on the Parkway, or any of our parks, please practice leave no trace. Nature is worth protecting, so anything that you take into nature, please take back with you.

Keep scrolling to see more of Lauryn and Luke’s Rough Ridge Engagement Session.

Click here to see their Morehead City Wedding.

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We're Josh & Alisha

Just two lovebirds, enjoying everyday life.

Photographers. Artists. Creatives. Parents to two. Nerds. Foodies. Lovers. Friends.

We have been friends since 2006, married since 2008, and capturing memories through photography since 2010. The years of experience in all three make us uniquely qualified to tell your budding love story. If the years have taught us anything, its that fulfilling, long-lasting marriages have a foundation of friendship, and are built with joy - and perhaps quite a few carbs! 

We strive to help you feel confident during your big day, and not awkward or stressed - so you can look back on joyful memories that tell your love story.

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Hi! I'm Alisha!

I'm so excited you're here! 

In addition to being a lady-boss photographer, I am a wife, a mom, a teacher and a follower of Jesus. Those things are the center of everything about who I am, what I do, and how I do it. That means I believe in how important family is, whether you are just starting your own, or are celebrating all of those special milestones. Josh and I have been married for over 12 years and photographing weddings and families for over 10 of those years. Our style has evolved over time, but we love capturing images that are bright, colorful, and tell the most important story - yours!

When we are not shooting, I love going on adventures with our two beautiful girls, trying new recipes, or catching up on my favorite shows with my hubby.

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Hi! I'm Josh!

I want to capture your day!

Having the opportunity to live in a town as beautiful as Kernersville, NC is great. Being able to be here with Alisha is even better. I've been married over twelve years to the love of my life and for most of that time we have worked closely as wedding photographers. Because of this, we have a unique outlook on the wedding experience. Having the opportunity to find the joy and love in that special day and share it with you and your family and friends is the best thing about what I do. That's why I never miss getting a photo of the groom's face when he sees his bride for the first time.

When I don't have a camera in my hands, I enjoy coffee dates and car-sushi with my bride, board games before bed, and binge watching Netflix.

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