an update on business and life

Goodness, friends! The past seven months since I last blogged have been a whirlwind, and as you can see, this site has been more than a little neglected. Becoming a mother and returning overseas turned my life as I knew it upside down, but now that I'm nine months in to life with our little guy, I'm ready to get back in the swing of things. Now, before we get down to the nitty-gritty and in case you were wondering what our sweet boy looks like these days, here's a photo from his most recent session with mommy :) If you'd like, you can find more personal photos and updates on my lifestyle blog!

First things first, we will officially be returning to North Carolina at the end of next June, so I will be booking events and portrait sessions taking place from August 2017 onward. I will be accepting a very limited number of weddings going forward, as it is of the utmost importance to me to give each client the care and attention they deserve while also being an attentive and present wife and mother for my family. If you are planning your wedding for summer/fall 2017 or later and would like more information, please get in touch

Secondly, in between moving from the U.S. to Germany, returning last fall, having a baby, and moving back overseas earlier this year, several events and sessions failed to make it to the blog. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be playing catch-up and posting some of these beautiful memories, so stay tuned.

Thanks for sticking with me through all the craziness! Now go out and have a beautiful weekend!

happy anniversary | aaron and erin | winston-salem wedding photographer

It's hard to believe it has already been one year since Erin and Aaron's beautiful wedding celebration in Winston-Salem... Happy anniversary to one of the most adorable couples I know!

Check out the video below to relive their day in photos:

See more photos from their beautiful wedding here.

Engaged? Contact us today to reserve your wedding date.

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bridal portraits | aksana | winston-salem wedding photographer

Aksana's bridal portrait session proved to be quite the adventure. It began pouring rain just before the session was scheduled to start, but determined to "make it work" (said in the voice of Tim Gunn, of course), we found refuge from the rain under this beautiful awning at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville, NC.

Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in downtown Kernersville, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in downtown Kernersville, NC. Green and white flower bouquet. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.

Isn't she absolutely stunning?! Aksana is a true, classic beauty and just as kind as she is gorgeous.

Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in downtown Kernersville, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in downtown Kernersville, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in downtown Kernersville, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.

Since the rain put a damper on our original plans to have the entire session outdoors, the owner and chef at Spring House Restaurant in Winston-Salem were so kind to let us use their beautiful space. I first photographed here when this sweet couple had the idea to do their engagement session in the lovely bar area, and I've been in love ever since.

Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.
Aksana Vasilyeva's bridal portrait session at Spring House Restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Photo by NC wedding photographers Glessner Photography.

Venues :: Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens and Spring House Restaurant
Dress :: Stella York from Low's Bridal
Hair and Makeup :: Teased Hair and Beauty

Watch the sneak peek of Chris and Aksana's wedding day here. Complete wedding preview coming later this week. Like Glessner Photography on Facebook to get the announcement!

Engaged? Contact us today to reserve your wedding date.

All content ©2014 Glessner Photography. Please do not save, copy, edit, or use in any way without Glessner Photography's express written permission. Violators may be prosecuted.