married | laura and brett | mount airy wedding photographer

Brett and Laura's wedding was a beautiful, intimate event in the small town of Mount Airy, North Carolina - just north of Winston-Salem and made famous by Andy Griffith. At the time of their wedding, I had recently flown back from Germany and was 7+ months pregnant, so I enlisted the help of my mentee Alycee to schlep bags and set up lights (and what a godsend she was!).

These two are high school sweethearts, and it shows through the comfortable love they radiate. If there were nerves on their wedding day, they weren't obvious...

I loved this sweet little church they chose for their wedding... there's just something about being surrounded by only the closest of friends and family

Ceremony Venue :: Trinity Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, NC
Reception Venue :: Round Peak Vineyards
Hair + Makeup :: Salon 222
Flowers :: Airmont Florist
Cake :: Granny Ruth's Bakery
Food :: This & That Catering
DJ :: B-Dazzle Productions
Dress Designer :: Mikaella by Paloma Blanca
Dress Shop :: Maggi Bridal
Bridesmaids :: Bill Levkoff from Carolina Bridal World
Menswear :: Mens' Wearhouse
Stationer :: Pioneer Printing
Rings :: Diamonds Direct
Officiant :: Father Ray Hanna
Favors :: TotallyWeddingKoozies.com
Photographer :: Glessner Photography
Photographer's Assistant (non-shooting) :: Alycee Byrd

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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!

married | ryan and caroline | winston-salem wedding photographer

Caroline and Ryan were a true joy to work with on my first wedding of the year!. After a beautiful week of sunshine and 70s, we were met with rain and cold weather on their big day. But being the glass-half-full people that they are, they didn't let it get them down, letting the most important part of their wedding take precedent - the fact that they had the great privilege on that day to commit to an eternity by each other's side.

While Ryan and the guys were getting ready nearby, Caroline was becoming a bride at her parents' home in Advance, where the big event was held...

Few things make me happier than seeing this kind of happiness on a bride's face on the wedding day :)

Seriously, you two... it does not get any more gorgeous than this!

When your name is Caroline, of course a "Sweet Caroline" serenade is called for...

Ryan+Caroline :: What a great honor it was to photograph your wedding day! We wish you a lifetime of love and adventures side-by-side!

Wedding Coordinator :: Southern Celebrations
Florist :: Just Priceless
Cake Artist :: Christina's Dessertery
Caterer:: California Fresh
Ceremony Musicians :: UNC School of the Arts
DJ :: Kiley Holder
Hair and Makeup :: Updo's Studio
Bridal Gown :: Southern Bride
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: BHLDN
Men's Attire :: Christopher's Formal Wear
Stationer :: Present Company
Rentals :: Hauser Rental

See Caroline's bridal portraits here.

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