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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jose+melissa :: maternity :: atlanta lifestyle photographer

Early last week, I drove down to Marietta, Georgia to photograph the fun-loving Jose and Melissa. I've known Melissa for a long, long time now, as she is my high school friend Ashley's aunt. She was always up for having a couple of teenagers crash at her Atlanta apartment, showed us the best restaurants, and took us to the coolest concerts. Now, she and her husband, Jose, are expecting twin boys, and I was so honored to be able to document this exciting moment in their lives. We began their session in the backyard of their beautiful home...

Jose and Melissa's first babies are their pets, and I love including the furry family members in a lifestyle session like this one.  

We couldn't let the afternoon go by without a great shot of the papa-to-be.

My friend and Melissa's niece Ashley made this fun canvas for the nursery... she's so crafty! Be sure to check out her Etsy store here. 

Next, we headed down to Marietta Square for a few more photos just before the rain. 

Isn't Melissa absolutely beautiful as a mommy-to-be?!  

Jose+Melissa :: Thank you so much for allowing me to photograph this exciting chapter and being such great sports in the process! I can't wait to meet your baby boys later this year! 

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