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My Sister & Company!

Liesl — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:22:16 +0000

Although I live in Chicago, IL, I LOVE my trips to the beach!

Not only because it’s nice to take in some sunshine from time to time and shoot amazing destination weddings by the ocean or on various islands on the coast, but because my family lives there!

My visit to the beach this past fall was very short, but we squeezed in this quick shoot at Brookgreen Gardens right before I headed to the airport and I am so glad we did!

So what do you do when you have 5 subjects and ten minutes to shoot them?

Find a shady backlit spot and go to town!

This is my gorgeous sister and her family!

Her husband makes the most ridiculous silly faces . . .

I love these kids!!!

Levi is on the run!

Jeff finds a good place to keep Levi in tow . . .

All the ladies!

Smiley sisters!

silly sisters!

Look at this pretty girl! I can't believe we are related!

She looks more like me in this photo . . .

They let Levi down from his treehouse for a quick headshot =)

I love his toothy grin!

Surprise! it's Naomi's headshot time!

These cheeks are no joke!

Huntington State Park Family Portraits

Liesl — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:16 +0000

Last weekend I photographed The Hensley Family at Huntington Beach State Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The weather was very fine, but not nearly as fine as the faces!

The Hensley crew!

Presented to you by Emma!

The girls were having a hard time keeping it together!

Emma gives me the perfect pose :)

I love her mischievous face!

Olivia is an explosion of energy!

And beautiful, to boot!

Kelsie smiles nonstop, and it's radiant.

but I did manage to get one straight face out of her :)

Todd is a pastor in Fayettville, NC and one of the most kind and sincerely caring people I have met in the south.

He does good things. He doesn't just talk about it. I think we all can appreciate that.

And of course, a man that awesome must have a total hottie for a wife!

race!

Thanks for having me photograph your family, I hope to see you all again soon!

Miss Caroline Prepares for The New Bean!

Liesl — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:14:22 +0000

Miss Caroline is one busy girl! Thank goodness she is around to help her gorgeous mommy prepare for the New Bean!

You can see Miss Caroline’s last adventure on my blog at this link, and keep an eye out for future adventures! I hear the New Bean may sprout at any moment!

See all my favorites from this family lifestyle portrait session on my fan page!

So excited for you all!

Liesl Diesel

Miss Caroline and her big girl bed!

tickle torture!!

tickle torture is tiring!

Miss Caroline shows me how she reads!

I just love this one :)

She loves reading!

Mommy wants some cuddle time!

Happy St. Valentine’s Day!

Liesl — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:53:33 +0000

This past year has been a JAM PACKED year of non-stop love and I hope all of you are celebrating by expressing your love today! I want to thank all my clients from the past 12 months who hired me to record their love! St. Valentine was martyred for protesting a ban on marriage, and his stance on love and commitment has lived on for centuries! Whether you are married or not, today is a perfect day to practice your freedom to express your love!

I look forward to another year of witnessing some of the BEST LOVE ON EARTH!!!

Click each photo to see tons love expressed in photos!

Liesl Diesel

Erica & Joseph, April 24, 2010

Meg & Kevin, March 20, 2010

Samir & Dharna get engaged

Samir & Dharna, May 29, 2010

The Nance Family at Debordieu

Rachel & Tyler engaged

Rachel & Tyler, December 31, 2010

Kristine & Jonathan engaged

LeRon & Gro Anita Fall in Love

Josh & Mary Anne, March 30, 2010

Peter & Karena, June 5, 2010

Courtney & Chris, September 18, 2010

David & Rhiannon, January 22, 2011

Viral & Ripa's Baby Shower!

Justine & Michael engaged

Justine & Michael, July 17, 2010

Tommy & Caroline, November 6, 2010

Prem & Shahzeen engaged

Prem & Shahzeen Nikah, September 11, 2010

Shahzeen & Prem reception, October 9, 2010

Miss Caroline & The Silver Bean!

Amy & Matt, May 30, 2010

Ben & Becky, July 24, 2010

Vrai family photos!

Baisch Family photos!

Horn Family Photos!

Sarah & Ryan engaged!

Dan & Patsy, September 4, 2010

Ann & John, August 28, 2010

Corey & Ashley, May 2, 2010

Brian & Angela, April 30, 2010

Sunny & Cameron, June 12, 2010

Andrea & Tony, March 27, 2010

Nancy & Jeff, September 25, 2010

Thanks again for the opportunity to work for all of you! I love your faces!

Miss Caroline & The Silver Bean

Liesl — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:50:09 +0000

I recently had a fun adventure with little Miss Caroline at The Silver Bean in Millennium Park downtown Chicago!

Less than a week after this session, I found out Amber is pregnant! Can’t wait to photograph the new addition!

Congratulations to all of you, hope to see you soon!

Liesl Diesel

Miss Caroline explores her surroundings

Amber & Collin smile at her cute antics

Miss Caroline just wonders what I am all about . . .

I love the double shadows created by the magical light in this image! Shot blind so my shadow would not be in the photo. ninja!

The face of a cute caramel chewer! CHEEKS!!

Caroline allowed me a couple of minutes with just her parents

But then, it really was time for more treats hahah! I LOVE her face!

I love the shadow and gesture here.

Nance Family At Debordieu, SC

Liesl — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:56:37 +0000

The Nance family was vacationing at DeBordieu, SC and wanted to have some candid and group photos taken while they were all together. Piper Warlick, a fun and talented photographer from Charlotte, NC, referred them to my work and I am so glad she did!

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!

Liesl Diesel

: The whole crew!

: Jim & Alice! The two who started it all!

: Trista & Nick with their growing family!

: Trista & Nicks kids race to me!

: Alice strolls with all the grandkids who can walk!

: I love curious faces :)

: Cousins and shadows!

: Ashton holds her son, they totally adore each other. It’s so cute.

: Pay attention to what picture is REALLY happening, and not just the pictures that is SUPPOSED to happen. And that is how we get fun stuff like this!

: This tree behind their beach house was perfect for some posed images

: And some fun pics of the kids!

: Jim and Alice were so kind, what a wonderful family they have started!

: Ashton’s son started laughing when she laid next to him, it was contagious!

: Thank you to all of you for letting me in close for a few hours, it was so delightful!

Hot Mama in Vegas, Baby!

Liesl — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:18:30 +0000

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!

: Ayla is magically delicious!

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

: I love the connection in this image, Tina & Aaron love her so much.

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!

: If ever a spot was picture perfect, this is it. Yes, that is a real mountain behind them and not a painted backdrop.

: Babies make lovely sandwiches, so I have heard . . .

: Anyone who has ever spent more than 2.7 seconds around Ayla discovers that she is so easy to love. Her loving family has helped her to grow a free open spirit which is so attractive!

: The model rock family!

Love you guys, see you soon!

Liesl Diesel

Huntington State Park – Baisch Family Playtime!

Liesl — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:09:30 +0000

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!

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!

Framing Families

Liesl — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:06:09 +0000

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!

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

Little Faces in Pretty Places

Liesl — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:04:47 +0000

I love kids and families. Personality and birth order are very intriguing to me. I love studying people nearly as much as I like photographing them.

Meet Karissa.

Eldest of three children.

She was willing to let me test the light on her face before taking any “real” photos, a task which she took as seriously as any eldest child should.

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)