kamisha+adrian | maternity | greensboro family photographer

I was lucky enough to meet Kamisha and Adrian in 2011 when my business was just a baby, and they were brave enough to trust a new photographer with only a few weddings under her belt with the what was to be the most important day of their lives (A+K - I'll forever be grateful to to you for that). It was then that I first got to know them and their infectious happiness when I photographed their engagement session and sat down with them over dinner at Sweet Potatoes in what felt like a meal with old friends. The following year, I photographed their beautiful wedding celebration at The Lofts at Union Square in High Point, NC.

We've kept in touch, with Kamisha assisting me on styled shoots and meeting for the occasional coffee, and I was so insanely excited when she emailed me earlier this year to let me know they were expecting their first little one! It's truly one of the greatest honors and compliments I can receive when past clients invite me to continue documenting the most defining and exciting moments of their journey together. I met up with Adrian and Kamisha at the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden in Greensboro last week for their maternity portraits (which basically turned out to be two hours of them laughing - at me and each other) in the beautiful fall evening light...

Adrian+Kamisha :: Thank you so much for continuing to allow me to photograph you as your family grows! I can't wait to meet your sweet baby boy NEXT MONTH!

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2013 photo review :: wedding and lifestyle photographer

Well friends... New Year's Eve is finally here, and I must say, 2013 has been a great year for Glessner Photography. We've had the honor of photographing so many amazing couples, fellow wedding professionals, and growing families over the past 12 months, and it seems like each year, I love our clients even more. We've branched out and tried new things in business and in photography this year, and I've been blessed with the most supportive photography clients who have become true cheerleaders for our business. As an entrepreneur, that alone is the greatest gift I can receive.

Without further ado, here's a photo recap of Glessner Photography's work throughout 2013. Though it'll be a difficult year to beat, we look forward to continuing to grow our business with current and new clients alike in 2014!

Dara+Ana's Fairytale Lifestyle Session at Spring House Restaurant in Winston-Salem, NC

Chris+Leah's Saints v. Steelers Engagement Session in Charlotte, NC

Photoshoot Fun with my friend Dana Laymon at WPPI in Las Vegas, NV

Chris+Leah's Wedding at the Hilton in Charlotte, NC

Nate+Lauren's Destination Wedding at the Grand Palladium Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Nate+Lauren's Trash the Dress Following their Wedding in Jamaica

Katherine's Classic Bridal Portraits at The Patrick Henry in Roanoke, VA

J.P.+Katherine's Charming Backyard Wedding in Asheboro, NC

Lisa's Bridal Portraits with her pup at Old Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

Chris+Lisa's Wedding at WinMock in Bermuda Run, NC

Bridget+Ryan's At-Home Maternity Session in High Point, NC

Courtney+Andy's Summer Engagement Session in Washington, D.C.

Tailored Occasions' Allyson Ward's Professional Headshots in Downtown Greensboro, NC

Shane+Jessica's DIY Wedding at St. Paul the Apostle in Greensboro and the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem, NC

Becky's Bridal Portraits at Greensboro Children's Museum in Greensboro, NC

Ryan+Becky's Wedding at Old Salem and Embassy Suites in Winston-Salem, NC

Jose+Melissa's Maternity Session in Marietta, GA

Aaron+Erin's Wedding at Old Salem and Milton Rhodes Center in Winston-Salem, NC

Lucas+Christina's Engagement Session with their pup, Bruno, at Old Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

Jake+Katie's Engagement Session at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC

Andy+Courtney's Elegant Wedding at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham, NC

Nan+Jason's Maternity Session in downtown Laurel, MS

Spence+Claire's Christmas Wedding at aVenue in downtown Nashville, TN

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nan+jason :: expecting :: mississippi lifestyle photographer

You may remember Nan and Jason from their wedding that I photographed back in 2011. I've known Nancy Claire since the second grade, and I was so overjoyed when she told me that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Nan's always had a maternal instinct, so it was no surprise that she was the first out of our group of high school friends to join the mommy club :)

Little Penn will be making his appearance in January, but for now, we have some lovely images of his parents as they anticipate his arrival. I traveled to Mississippi this weekend for only a few short hours to capture these moments, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day... the weather wasn't too cool and the rain stayed away long enough to get lots of beautiful photos. We started off the session at the Rogers-Green House in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, where Nan and Jason were married. I think it is something really special to have two major events in their lives documented a the same beautiful location...

Isn't Nan absolutely radiant? I loved this delicate, feminine blouse she chose to wear for her maternity portraits.

Next, we headed across the street to the beautiful garden in front of St. John's Episcopal Church. This series of photos might just be my absolute favorites from the session (although it's certainly difficult to choose favorites)...

This golden yellow leaves fallen in front of the Wisteria Bed and Breakfast made an absolutely beautiful autumn backdrop...

We headed to Nan's grandparents house for a few final photos... I love that we included a place where I know Nan herself spent so much time as a child, and I'm certain Penn will be spending a lot of time there visiting his great-grandparents, too.

Nan+Jason :: Thank you so much for allowing me to continue to photograph and be part of all the major milestones of your lives. I know you two are going to be amazing parents. Soak up these last few weeks before you become a family of three, and I look forward to meeting baby Penn!

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