mini-sessions | the B family | aachen family photographer

A few weeks ago, I offered my first mini-sessions here in Germany. It was a little nerve-racking putting my offer for these portrait sessions out to the local expat groups here in Aachen, but I was floored by the response that I received. Even though only a couple of families were available for the weekend that I scheduled the sessions, it has opened up so many opportunities for future work and collaborations.

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This was my first time behind the camera in a professional sense since shooting my last wedding before little Miles was born, and though I was a bit nervous... would my interactions with clients still be the same fun and natural flow that I'm used to?... would I be satisfied with my work after so long away from it?... turns out it's like riding a bike. If anything, I think having a kid of my own has made me a better family photographer with more patience and the ability to more easily relate to small children, and I couldn't have asked for a better family to dive back into the world of photography with than this one.

Since they are expats also, it was so interesting hearing their story. She is from Russia, he from Italy, and their sweet and bashful little Leo was born here in Germany. They were so much fun to hang out with for a morning and completely bought into my philosophy of having fun and just letting me capture the moments as they happened.

Maybe it's just because I have a son myself now, but this last one is my absolute favorite from this session... there's nothing like the love between a boy and his mama.

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For more information on our portrait sessions and availability in Aachen, Germany; Nashville, TN; or the Triad area of NC, feel free to contact Glessner Photography.

oh baby :: oliver and miles :: marietta lifestyle photographer

Last week, in spite of snow and nasty weather, I was able to make the trek down to the Atlanta area to capture this sweet family in their home. You may remember Jose and Melissa from their maternity session back in October, and in December, they welcomed their twin boys into the world.

These babies are wayyyy cuter than anything I could possibly say here, so without further ado, Miles and Oliver ...

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Baby sneezes are just so cute!

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I am in love with this photo of Melissa in the nursery... there's nothing sweeter than the way a new mom looks at her babies.

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Jose+Melissa :: Thank you for letting me into your home and life to preserve these sweet moments! I can't wait to watch you guys grow as mom and dad to Miles and Oliver, and I know that you will be two of the most fun parents around.

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