Take the High Country Home!

From sunrise along the Blue Ridge Parkway to peaceful moments on the New River, I capture the places that make the NC High Country unforgettable. As a local photographer based in Ashe County, I focus on the mountain views, winding roads, small-town streets, and quiet river scenes visitors fall in love with year after year. My photography is available as fine art prints and locally loved jigsaw puzzles... perfect for remembering your trip or bringing a little High Country beauty home.

Blue Ridge Parkway & Ashe County Photography

Laurel Rumph is a landscape photographer based in Ashe County, capturing the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in every season. Her work focuses on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Jefferson, the New River, and the small towns and backroads that make the North Carolina High Country feel like home—often in its quieter corners.

From early morning fog drifting through the valleys to golden light along Parkway overlooks, Laurel’s photography reflects a deep connection to place. Many of her images are created right here in Ashe County, as well as nearby areas including West Jefferson and Boone.

Her photographs are available as metal prints, matted prints, postcards, and jigsaw puzzles—designed for locals, visitors, and anyone who wants to keep a piece of the mountains close by. Whether you’re looking for Blue Ridge Parkway wall art, North Carolina mountain photography, or a meaningful gift, Laurel Rumph Photography offers original images rooted in the High Country.

Laurel’s work has been featured in regional publications, including Our State magazine, and on the cover of the Ashe County Visitor’s Guide, highlighting the landscapes and communities of western North Carolina.