kamisha :: rock the dress :: high point wedding photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I met up with Kamisha, one of my brides from earlier this year, to photograph a promotional Rock the Dress shoot for an event we'll be hosting next month.

Behind the Scenes, Inc. and I are teaming up to offer brides an opportunity to rock their wedding dress one last time in a fun and fabulous fashion-inspired outdoor photoshoot much like this one. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the North Carolina chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding, which grants wedding wishes to couples facing life-threatening illness and life-altering circumstances. Learn more about the Rock the Dress photo event and sign up today! ​

Kamisha was such a trooper, willing to trample through a bamboo forest in her killer hot pink heels and wade in the creek to get the perfect shot. We had so much fun with this session, and these are a few of my favorites of Kamisha rockin' that dress...​

Reserve your spot at the Rock the Dress event today!​

claire+spence :: engaged :: nashville engagement photographer

In honor of this pretty lady's birthday today, I am thrilled to post this sweet engagement session from the weekend (HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!!!). This past Sunday, after a 12-hour day of photographing the lovely wedding of Kristin+Read, I got up bright and early just as the sun was rising to drive to Franklin to photograph this precious couple. For those of you who know me well, you know that super early mornings are definitely not my thing, so Claire+Spence - you two should feel extra loved :)​

I met Claire a couple of years ago through my friend Kaley, and since then, she has become one of my dearest friends. She's kind, funny, and one of the most GORGEOUS people I know (personally, I think she could pass for Olivia Wilde), and she and her fiancé Spence together are so much fun to be around and just way too adorable ​for words. They'll be getting married next winter at aVenue in downtown Nashville, and I am just giddy with anticipation for their wedding.

Fueled by delirium and Starbucks, we started our session in downtown Franklin. I've always loved this area on the outskirts of Nashville... it's just so cute and quaint.​

Isn't she BEAUTIFUL??!! Seriously Claire, I can't even imagine how jaw-dropping you're going to be in a wedding dress.​

After we wrapped up downtown, we headed out to the little  town of Leiper's Fork ​for a country feel and some fence climbing. I was mildly obsessed with having the General Lee lookalike in the background there...

Everyone be sure to leave Claire some birthday love!!!​

See more engagements by Glessner Photography here, and contact us today to schedule your  session!​

kristin+read :: married :: nashville wedding photographer

You may remember Kristin and Read from their adorable Nashville engagement session last winter. These two met at an ice breaker during orientation at Belmont University, started dating as freshmen, and began living out their own little happily ever after.

Read proposed to Kristin in his home state of Texas in 2010 shortly after their graduation, and it seems like I have been anticipating this wedding for an eternity! Kristin is one of my dearest friends from college, and I was so honored that she invited us to photograph the most important day of her life.

It was a day full of beauty, emotion, and a whole bunch of fun, and now I'm thrilled to share with you a little recap of their lovely event...

Learning how to tie a bowtie via YouTube... you gotta do what you gotta do.

When all of your groomsmen are musicians, you never have to worry about them being camera shy. Be sure to check out the groom's band - The Westbound Rangers.

The bride got ready and had photos taken at the home she grew up in, which was just the sweetest thing. Kristin - you are absolutely ridiculously STUNNING and probably one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out!

I'm so glad that Josh captured this precious moment between Kristin and her dad...

The new Mr. and Mrs. looked like royalty making their grand entrance to the reception.

Read surprised Kristin with a Texas two-step as their first dance as husband and wife, followed by an emotion-filled father/daughter dance that didn't leave a dry eye in the house.

To pay homage to her Greek heritage, Kristin knew there had to be Greek dancing at her reception... so much fun! OPA!

Kristin+Read :: Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your beautiful day! We hope y'all have a fabulous honeymoon in Italy and have a glass of vino (or three) for me :) Love you both and wishing you all the very best that life and love have to offer!

Ceremony Venue :: Cathedral of the Incarnation

Reception Venue :: The Hermitage Hotel

Event Planning and Coordination :: Kelly Dellinger Events

Florist :: Oshi Flowers

Cake Artist :: The French Confection

Caterer :: The Hermitage Hotel

Ceremony Musicians :: Rebecca Horton, Danielle Kerlin, Patrick McGuffey, Amy Helman, Todd Boswell

DJ :: Benjamin Hines

Makeup Artist :: Amy Lynn Larwig

Hair Stylist :: Jesse Linares

Wedding Gown :: Faccio Bridal by designer Lazaro

Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Bella Bridesmaid

Rings :: King Jewelers

Jewelry :: Nordstrom

Men's Attire :: Dessy

Stationer :: Heather Clark Designs

Officiant :: Father Patrick Kibby

Favors :: Nuts.com