I photographed for about 2 hours, one on the beach and one at the beach house.  You can see all my favorites on their facebook album!

Thanks for having me out and I hope I get to work with your family again!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Happy Mother’s Day all you wonderful mommies out there!

And to my mother, thank you so much for supporting me even when I do crazy things, I know you will always have my back!

You are the best mom on the face of the planet and I love you like crazy!

I got to take these photos of my good friends during a recent trip to Las Vegas, Red Rocks!

Tina & Aaron are sweet friends and also happen to be professional photographers, also!  View their amazing work at Vrai Photo!

So sweet.

Ayla smiles even when drool is oozing out her mouth, she has the best disposition!

Love you guys, see you soon!

<3

Liesl Diesel

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How awesome is it that I live on the beach?

Sometimes it feels like I’m almost cheating because when the weather is right, at the right time of day, it’s almost impossible NOT to get amazing photos!

The Baisch Family asked me to do a candid portrait session for them at Huntington State Park this past Wednesday, and it was one of those perfect evenings!

You can see all of my favorites on their portrait album on facebook!

Thanks for sharing your family with me, Dan & Laura!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Camden is suspended

Swinging Camden was about the only way they could get him from diving head first into the ocean!

Dan and Laura enjoy a millisecond of kid free time!

Grayden's best determined face!

Camden was all over the place!

Grayden brings me a gift of a newly found sea creature <3

Camden was such a mess by the end of this shoot, but he really did not care!

Grayden runs with me!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/huntington-state-park-baisch-family-playtime/feed/ 2 http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/framing-families/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/framing-families/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:06:09 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=1794 Sometimes I think I am just plain lucky.  I get to frame moments like this and give these pictures to families that will remember this exact moment forever.  I shot the Horn Family this past Monday at Myrtle Beach State Park.  When I shoot portraits for families I like to focus on two things.  First, what will they want to put in a frame?  What will go on their wall from this shoot?  Secondly, what will describe their family dynamic?  These are the shots I take to satisfy my artistic desire.  Of course, I always hope that both of these types of shots will end up on their walls:)

Thanks Cara & Jeff for letting me do this for you!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Portraits can describe family dynamics, I love the energy in this photo.

The cuteness factor in this family is simply overwhelming!

Jeff and Cara are amazing parents. Not only are they raising three amazing, fun, unique children but they have a beautiful committed love that I truly respect.

It doesn't take much to keep kids happy at the beach!

Levi digs his koala style momma ride! I love his face!

Karissa framed in loving arms

Karissa takes modeling for the "test" shots very seriously. Wow I love her face!

And now, meet Naomi. Middle child extraordinaire!

Prim pony tails cannot hide mischievous eyes . . .

Karissa gave me a sweet smile after I begged her to keep a straight face for ONE more test shot

And Levi, the youngest. but certainly not the smallest (anymore)

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The tongue is after me!

Giving Aunt Liesl a moments repose . . .

Heavenly curls!

She gets this from my brother!

Anyone who makes this face instantly gets chocolate.

Linc likes to play pirates, tigers, skeleton world and laser guns.

But mostly he likes to play with his Aunt Liesl!  He patiently tolerated a handful of clicks.

And then politely requested that I put the machine away and play with him.  How could I refuse?

Remember to put your cameras down from time to time and truly enjoy the people around you!  Love you, Linc, can’t wait to see you this summer!

<3

Aunt Liesl

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

I love you Eben!

<3

Mama Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/eleven-years-of-love/feed/ 0 http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/myrtle-beach-baby-portraits/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/myrtle-beach-baby-portraits/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:17:28 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=785 Congratulations to the Horn Family!  My sweet sister Cara made another baby!

Levi Horn

September 14, 2009

7 lbs 4 oz. 20 in.

With daddy’s long toes

Mama’s big eyes.

And Aunt Liesl’s demeanor ;-)

Special thanks to the ever watchful guard dog, Chester.  He ensured that no babies were harmed during the course of the shoot.

Love you sis!

<3

Liesl

The sunshine was on my side today!

What a beautiful family!

Emma was unstoppable!

Noah found many treasures :)

This is a classic scene of older brother and younger sister.

He explains the composition of the rock while she whips it into the ocean.  I love kids!

Rachel’s sister Ashley posed for me, pregnant with her second baby!

Joe & Pat, where it all began :)

Thanks for having me out, I hope you all got to cool off in the ocean after I left!

<3

Liesl