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Burton Photography, Eseeola Wedding

Burton Photography, Eseeola Wedding

Burton Photography, Eseeola Wedding... Sometimes, it DOES rain on a wedding day here in the High Country. But that doesn't mean that beautiful wedding day photography isn't possible. In fact, with inclement weather, we can often get very creative, unique images. So...

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Burton Photography, Blue Ridge Parkway Portraits

Burton Photography, Blue Ridge Parkway Portraits

Burton Photography, Blue Ridge Parkway Portraits... We met Thad and Amy with their new addition, fur baby MAX, for family portraits at Doughton Park. The scenery was spectacular and provided a beautiful backdrop for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We love...

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Burton Photography, Blowing Rock Portraits

Burton Photography, Blowing Rock Portraits

Burton Photography, Blowing Rock portraits... My sweet grandbaby (also known as my favorite portrait subject) came to the High Country for a visit. She had a wonderful time throwing rocks into the stream at Price Park. She could have done it over and over again - for...

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Burton Photography Images Win Awards!

Burton Photography Images Win Awards!

Burton Photography images win awards! Every year something amazing happens in Raleigh, NC. It's Carolina Photo Expo which is an annual event sponsored by the Professional Photographers of North Carolina. We enjoyed several jam packed days of inspiring instruction and...

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NC Portrait Artists – Drive In Sunset

NC Portrait Artists – Drive In Sunset

The Drive in Sunset came about like this... NC Portrait Artists, Jonathan and Bonnie Burton headed off on an adventure to the State Line Drive In movie theater - about an hours drive across the mountains to Tennessee from their studio in Boone, NC. Upon arriving an...

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Album APPs

Album APPs

Once upon a time, in the olden days, a collection of 2x3” sized pictures lived in our wallets that we would proudly show off to our friends and family. But now, the portraits we create of you, your family, your children, your pets, etc can be made into an Album APP...

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Encaustic Portrait

Encaustic Portrait

Encaustic is a Greek word meaning “to heat or burn in” (enkaustikos). Heat is used throughout the process, from melting the beeswax and varnish to fusing the layers of wax. Encaustic consists of natural bees wax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap). The medium is...

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Linville Ridge 4th of July Family Fun Day

Jonathan and I spent our morning at Linville Ridge photographing the Linville Ridge 4th July Family Fun Day Celebration.  There were carnival games, face painting,  old fashioned kids games like sack races, egg race, water balloon toss, and lots of inflatables for the...

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