andy+courtney :: engaged :: dc engagement photographer

Courtney and Andy are one of the most kind and welcoming couples I've had the pleasure of photographing. They'll be married at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham this fall, but they live and work in Washington D.C. Needless to say, I was over the moon when they asked if I'd be willing to travel to our nation's capital for their engagement session ... I always love having the chance to work in a new city, especially one with as much character as D.C.

The Capitol, the place where they first met, was the perfect backdrop for their engagement photos.  It was a beautiful evening, and Andy and Courtney looked as if they could have been straight out of a magazine...

These two have perfect chemistry... they seem so at ease with one another, and I just love the way Courtney smiles and laughs when she's with Andy :)

Andy and Courtney :: Thank you so much for inviting me to your city! I had such a great time with the two of you, and I can't wait to photograph your big day in just a couple of months! 

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katherine :: bridal portraits :: roanoke wedding photographer

I've been holding onto these images for a few weeks now, and honestly, it nearly killed me. You may remember Katherine and J.P. from their engagement session last fall. The two were married this past weekend in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Asheboro, NC, and I am thrilled to finally have the freedom to display Katherine's lovely bridal portraits.

Katherine has such a classic look, ​with a certain grace and elegance about her, and the backdrop of the historic Patrick Henry building in downtown Roanoke, VA proved to be the perfect setting for such beauty.

Katherine's veil was actually created from her mother's wedding veil.​ I love when a bride is able to incorporate a family heirloom into her wedding in a new way.

Look out for Katherine and J.P.'s wedding on the blog later this week!​

Photographer :: Glessner Photography
​Venue :: The Patrick Henry, Roanoke, VA
​​Hair and Makeup :: Carla White
Florist :: Linda Smith
​​Earrings :: Rent the Runway by Kate Spade
​Wedding Gown :: Carine's Bridal designed by Jenny Lee ​

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kennedy inspired styled shoot at carnton plantation :: nashville wedding photographer

Last week, I had the pleasure of working once again with my one of my favorite Nashville-based wedding coordinators, Liz from CHIC Weddings and Events, on a Jackie O. inspired stylized wedding shoot I'd been dreaming of for months. MONTHS. It all started when I discovered this little number on Rent the Runway, and I just knew it was meant to be. (By the way, brides, this is a fantastic place to get a cute little rehearsal dinner wardrobe or a short and sassy white party dress for your reception). So when I found out I was going to be travelling back to Nashville for theFix, I called up Liz and she SO got my vision.

Carnton Plantation was so generous to allow us to use their beautiful venue (Leigh is awesome!), and we worked with an absolutely AMAZING team of folks to bring the shoot to life. So without further ado, I present to you what may very well be my #1 most favorite styled shoot to date...

Venue :: Carnton Plantation

Event Design :: CHIC Weddings and Events

Photography :: Glessner Photography

Floral Design :: The Tulip Tree

Stationery :: My Lady Dye

Cake Artist :: Silver Box Cake Designs

Hair+Makeup :: Ashley Rose Love

Pillbox Hat :: Fanny+June

Men's Wardrobe :: Street Tuxedo

Men's Sunglasses :: Warby Parker

Dress :: Rent the Runway

Shoes :: Coach

Rings :: Blue Nile

Models :: Ken Thompson + Landy Kay

A great big enormous thank you to all of you who put your time and resources into making this shoot fabulous! If you're reading this, leave them some love in the comment section below :)

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