Liesl Diesel Photo » Beach Weddings http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 Ben & Becky Jekyll Island Extravaganza! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jekyll-island-wedding-photographer/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jekyll-island-wedding-photographer/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:30:54 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2683 I met Ben and Becky eons ago when I was in college and have kept up with them via facebook over the years.  I was incredibly humbled when the contacted me to photograph their destination wedding on Jekyll Island, Georgia!

Below is a short slideshow I put together from some of my favorites, you can see still shots on Ben & Becky’s facebook album!

Ben & Becky, thanks for such an epic experience! I am so blessed to have people like you for clients!!!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Venue:

Beachview Club

Salon:

Studio 412

Rentals

Beachview Tent Rentals

Wedding location:

Jekyll Island, GA

Preparation location:

Saint Simon’s Island, GA

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Hope your honeymoon was fabulous Erica & Joseph!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Portraits with Pizazz! Just a little added light is all it takes to bring out the dramatic sky! What a perfect day!!

Erica & Joseph were just too easy to photograph!!

Simplicity

The entire entourage!

Make kids pose? who, me? um, no.

Ok so sometimes I have them pose. I am just so very fond of children that I try to keep their posing requirements to a minimum :)

BACK TO RUNNING!!!

Joseph and the boys!

The girls glam it up!

The seagulls start to gather

they were so sweet and peaceful together.

The birds scatter once they find out there is no food involved in the chase!

Erica & Joseph agree to chase the seagulls for me!

fun run!

Erica & Joseph are such good sports! running in the sand is no easy task, especially in formalwear!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/wedding-portraits-with-pizazz/feed/ 2 Angela & Brian at Prince Resort http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/prince-resort-myrtle-beach-wedding/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/prince-resort-myrtle-beach-wedding/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 18:11:41 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1842 This past weekend I photographed with Brooke Christl, and in addition to realizing that we both know WAY too many show tunes and tend to bring out the dorky side in each other, we also got to take some photos of some amazingly fun people! Angela & Brian were married on April 30, 2010 at Prince Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC.  You can view all my favorites from this wedding on facebook!  Thanks for having me along, Brooke!

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Liesl Diesel

Angela takes off!

She was up for anything!

Angela was so playful, she jumped right over me!

I love lucky shots like this!

dressing

It is on!

Angela poses for Brooke and I grab this colorful shot. Brooke is a very talented photographer, I highly recommend her!!

Angela was packin' a serious holster. Do not mess with this girl . . .

Brian was blindfolded so that he would not accidentally see Angela, who snuck out and hid behind the giant beach umbrella!

Angela stays hidden as the rest of the guests are seated

Brian diligently stays blindfolded as he awaits her appearance!

They exchange rings with buoys on them JUST IN CASE! a wise investment.

It's official!

The wind was VERY unpredictable that day :)

I loved the light under the dock!

A quiet moment before the reception

This little girl had my attention all day!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/prince-resort-myrtle-beach-wedding/feed/ 2 Erica & Joseph Make a Sandy Commitment! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/sand-ceremony/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/sand-ceremony/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:11:51 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1754 Erica & Joseph were married at Breakers Resort, Myrtle Beach.
This is a quick overview of my ceremony favorites, check out all my favorites on their facebook album!
Thank you Erica & Josh for giving me the wonderful opportunity of witnessing your wedding vows!!
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Erica and her father walk the aisle. I love the series of expression here.

a glance

a smile

I just love fathers and brides!!!

I get the best looks from guests sometimes :)

Joseph's biggest smile! And who wouldn't smile when being handed such a gorgeous gift as Erica!

Final handoff!

View of the Breaker's Resort ceremony, it's so nice that they have a grass lawn right on the beach!

Comforting hold on the ring bearers

Kids. I'm a big fan.

Loved these flowers!

so sweet. I am blessed with the most lovely clients.

Tears of joy

Erica & Joseph had a unity sand ceremony, great symbolism.

the final mix

Erica smiles playfully at Joseph. Love like this is so inspiring!

First kiss!

aw-yeah! Round of High Fives for everyone!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/sand-ceremony/feed/ 0 Breaker’s Resort Preparation http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/breakers-resort-preparation/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/breakers-resort-preparation/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:34:00 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1694 I am SO excited to share with you all the super-FAB photos from Erica & Joseph’s wedding! Erica and the girls were comfortable with me from the start, which can make for some fun prep photos!

You can view all my favorites on my facebook fan page!

Thanks Erica & Joseph for letting me in on all the fun, more photos soon to follow!!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Erica prepares for the weather!

It's good to know that some girls are as big a fan of food as I am!

Erica's final glance. So perfect.

Last moment together before the ceremony. Precious.

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/breakers-resort-preparation/feed/ 0 Erica & Joseph Myrtle Beach Wedding Slideshow! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/erica-joseph-myrtle-beach-wedding-slideshow/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/erica-joseph-myrtle-beach-wedding-slideshow/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:46:50 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1683 Erica & Joseph were married at the Breaker’s Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 24!  I wanted to surprise them with this quick slideshow preview!  A special thanks to Elizabeth Hodges from Grand Occasions, Inc, what a fabulous job she did pulling together this gorgeous event!

Thank you so much for choosing me Erica & Joseph!  I will post more fun stuff soon!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/erica-joseph-myrtle-beach-wedding-slideshow/feed/ 4 Andrea & Tony March 27, 2010 in Myrtle Beach! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/andrea-tony-march-27-2010-in-myrtle-beach/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/andrea-tony-march-27-2010-in-myrtle-beach/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:27:12 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1500 Congratulations to Andrea & Tony!  They had a destination wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC on March 27, 2010 on the sunny beach by the Arcadian!  The event was coordinated by Cynthia Swanson and the reception was at Collector’s Cafe! View all my favorites on their wedding album on my fan page!

bridal portrait

gentle smile

piercing eyes

floral hair design

Hilton Resort

flower girl

Andrea & her father

Vows

first kiss

Andrea glances

Andrea & Tony

Andrea & Tony

Beach Destination Wedding Portrait

beach walk

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/andrea-tony-march-27-2010-in-myrtle-beach/feed/ 11 Palm Party! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/palm-party/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/palm-party/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:21:27 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=660 Palms are still a novelty to me.  I still feel like a New Yorker even though I moved away a year ago!  So when I walk up to the reception and see this?  Well, it makes me pretty happy!

Reception Scene

This is a series of detail shots to show how the light changed through the day. 

Shadow-licious

Platitude

 

Stemware Light

Shadow Play

Alexandra & Glen’s first dance.

Dip Dance

Alexandra dances with her father.

Father Daughter Dance

gorgeous scene shot by Eric!

Shadow Dance

Palm-a-riffic Scene

Father's toast

Speechless Kiss

 

Light Play

Black and White Cake

Palm Lit Cake

Alexandra dedicates some Abba music to her mother!

Alex speaks of mother.

Glen goes up for the Jewish Hora Chair Dance!

Hora Chair Dance

Such a night to remember!  I hope I get to see both of you soon!

<3

Liesl

 

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/palm-party/feed/ 1 Portraits with a View http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/portraits-with-a-view/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/portraits-with-a-view/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:01:30 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=640 I loved this orange lighthouse at the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico!

Orange Lighthouse Portrait

Alexandra is a stunner!

California overlook

We caught the last bit of evening light as the day was running about 1.5 hours behind :)

Glen & Alexandra

Running late is part of getting married and Glen and Alexandra rolled with it!

Glen the groom strikes a pose

And so did their rockin’ posse!

Bride and her posse

Alex and the ladies

Seriously.  Her cuteness factor is off the charts.

Alex punks the camera

Bouquet Detail

And the sweet shot below was taken by Eric Parsons, my rock star bro-friend from Ventura!  Check out his work!

Snazzy Eric Parsons shot

Alright you two beautiful people, I’ll get some party shots up soon!

Liesl

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/portraits-with-a-view/feed/ 4 Reflective Ceremony http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/reflective-ceremony/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/reflective-ceremony/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:53:51 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=637 I don’t know if there really is a perfect place to get married.

Father escorts Bride

But if there is . . .

Palm Tree Wedding Scene

then Alexandra & Glen picked it.

Malibu Wedding Scene

Parents await ceremony

 

Maid of Honor Watches Bride

I loved their Orange Huppah!

Orange Huppah

Her gentle expression, I love it.

Maid of Honor Watches Vows

 

Groom listens to vows

Groomsmen watch vows

Wedding Vow Kiss

The First Walk

Their first walk as husband and wife!  I will post some fun portraits soon!

<3

Liesl

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