I love traveling but made sure to travel light.

My packing list for Thailand included:

one camera body, one lens: CHECK!

super mod hipster blue blockers: CHECK!

homeopathic jet lag pills: CHECK!

Ridiculously attractive traveling companion who can double as airplane pillow and body guard: CHECK!

We arrived early to adjust to the time change.

The cars run on propane in Bangkok, for the most part, so the air was very clean!

The Bangkok skyline, shot through a rusty fence.

I loved this tree!

also loved this super cute tourist!

We walked around our first day to get our bodies used to the time change, this park was a short walk from our hotel.

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lily pad pond!

I like this story.

I saw this body guard for hire, but luckily I had already brought mine along. It's much more affordable that way.

These bunnies were so adorable and I got so excited when I saw them on the street market!

Then I realized they weren't being sold as pets . . .

Choose your food wisely! There were just some quick pics from my first day in Bangkok, I will put some more up very soon! What an adventure!!

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Liesl Diesel

The event was sponsored by:

Five Grain Events – Chicago event coordinator

Room 1520 – Premier Loft Venue in Downtown Chicago

Amanda Hein Photography – Chicago photographer extraordinaire!

Pure Kitchen Catering – Real food, pure and simple.

Art of Imagination – Space design, creative lighting, event production

SMILEBOOTH

Toast & Jam – super fun Chicago DJ company

Fleur – Innovative floral designs

Ruby The Fox – One of a Kind Design and Printing

Truffle Truffle – the name says it all!

A very proper shot of me and my haberdashed assistant, who doubles as a Super Hero Toy Inventor by day.

YES! These are the same people, do not be fooled by our disguises.

Oh yeah. that's Amanda from Amanda Hein Photography. She knows what is what.

So if you are trying to contact me by phone or email, please be patient. Unfortunately I won’t have much access to email as I tour the islands, temples, go kayaking, rock climbing, and tiger petting.

My Epic adventure begins January 17 and ends on January 27! I will respond to you as I am able!

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Liesl Diesel

time for another adventure!!!

Please remember my holiday print deadlines and share some smiles with someone this holiday!

Canvas print deadline for Christmas is December 4th and the deadline for regular prints is December 13th! I am also offering 2 for 1 prints through December 10th and 20% off canvas prints through December 30th! Happy shopping!!

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Liesl Diesel

I can't always choose just one!

I updated the faces on my wall, I am so happy! My kids are cuteness to the MAX!

top photo by http://vraiphoto.com, Vrai is FABULOUS!

Have you ever framed a photo just so that you could remember what fun you had at that moment and who you were with?

With digital images, files on hard drives and CD’s, too many people have turned their back on framing simple, seemingly insignificant photos. My challenge to you is to put your memories on your wall. Not in a little flip book on your coffee table or an album on the shelf; ON YOUR WALL! Walk by these moments daily and soon they will become significant visual reminders of the people you love in your life, and your love will grow.

If you have an event on my shopping cart, take advantage of 2 for 1 prints through December 10th and 20% off canvas prints through December 30th! Order your prints no later than December 13th to receive them in time for holiday gift-giving, and order your canvas prints no later than December 4th!

What photos do I recommend that you frame? ANY photo that makes YOU smile! Perfectly lit portraits or candid shots goofing off, if it makes you smile, FRAME IT!

If it makes me smile, I frame it!

Seeing these smiles every time I sit with my kids to eat makes me so happy!

To most people there is nothing special about these images, but my mood is lifted every time I walk by them! Frame your photos, you will never regret it!

Nothing that makes you smile is too insignificant for your wall!

yes, I frame pretty much ANYTHING that makes me smile!

Order soon to take advantage of the 2-for-1 Print Special!

Over the past year I have been to Malibu, CA, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, Naperville, Milwaukee, Streamwood, Oak Park, Pittsburgh, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, Jefferson Landing, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Pinehurst, even the Red River Gorge!

So where am I right now?

Jekyll Island, GA. Tomorrow, actually today, I will photograph an EPIC wedding! Here are two cell phone photos from my travels in this evening!

Entrance to the Island!

Even my cell phone shows the moon rise over the ocean, I can’t wait to shoot this with a real camera tomorrow!

Ben & Becky, I am SO psyched to shoot your faces in a few hours!

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Liesl Diesel

I know a lot of people.  But I only know one man who has the unique skill of creating a ceramic ninja mug.

Andrew Tarrant of Trespasser Ceramic and I have an ongoing banter about whether my ninja skills could take down his gigantic frame, which is trained in the sissy art of Aikedo and some kind of Midieval warfare where the men actually have to wear suits of armor (ninjas NEVER need armor) and use shields (they probably use the shields in case a ninja is around).

One day a package arrived at my door, and I just about dropped my shuriken on the spot when I saw what was inside!  My very own custom designed hand crafted NINJA MUG!!!!  Check out Andy’s site to see how he does this, it’s crazy awesome.

What do I love most about my ninja mug, other than the fact that my coffee is protected 24/7 by a band of tiny ninjas?  Andy designed the saucer to double as a lid, so my morning mug-o-ninja-joe stays piping hot!

Thanks Andy, you are awesome!

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Liesl

On Sunday I did my first ever bridal show!

Although I’ve been shooting for nearly 7 years I never did a show until I moved down to the beautiful sunshiney south!

A detail shot of my business cards with a wedding parent book printed by Graphi Studio

This hanging system is something I’ve had for a long time, it’s infinitely adjustable and even has shelves!  I picked it up at Pottery Barn!

I met a ton of awesome people and look forward to working with many of you this coming year!

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Liesl Diesel

His name “Eben” is taken from Ebenezer, which means stone of help.  It fits him so well.

I love you Eben!

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Mama Diesel

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As promised, I am back to blogging, and I have a TON to catch you all up with since I’ve been MIA for a couple of months!

Back in November I went climbing at The Red River Gorge in Kentucky!

August gets checked before his first climb on day 1.  His shirt is just so appropriate :)

I loved the early morning shadows.

Mike’s infamous Peter Pan imitation!

Shadows were my friend on this trip!

The boys got all posey on me.  What faces!

You are looking at this and thinking, “that leaf must be significant . . .”  Don’t worry.  It’s not.

Aaron is SO INCREDIBLY SKILLED!

self portrait with Sara!

I am certain Aaron was telling me something important here.  But I really don’t remember what it was :)

On top of being a phenomenal climber, Aaron is also a Chicago based photographer!  Check out his site!

Tina Carter of Vrai Photo was one of the main trip planners, but I give most of the credit to Baby Ayla :)

Thanks everyone for tolerating me, I look forward to our next trip!

<3

Liesl