Down by The River
So once the rain stopped, Sunny and Cameron joined me by the water on the Jefferson Landing, NC premises for some fun portraits! It was hard to get their entire wedding party into one shot, but I managed! I really enjoyed their playful mood, and Cameron had NO difficulty making Sunny laugh and smile, an excellent quality in a husband ;-) Party →
Cameron & Sunny Vow to be True!
Cameron & Sunny chose a beautiful place to wed, and fortunately the weather cooperated! Sunny is escorted by her father to an outdoor tent ceremony at the Jefferson Landing Club. And as soon as they walk down the aisle, the rain POURED down! Luckily for all of us, it didn't last and cleared up just in time for portraits which I will →
Sunny Gets Ready to Groove at The Jefferson Landing Club, NC!
Sunny & Cameron were married on June 12, 2010 at one of North Carolina's best kept secrets! The Jefferson Landing Club in Jefferson, NC is not only an unexpected thing to find in that small town, but it is simply gorgeous! Sunny prepared for the wedding at a suite on the private grounds. Her personality certainly suites her name, I →
Peter & Karena’s Riverwalk Wedding Portraits!
Karena & Peter were the first couple to ever marry at the Moser Carillon Tower! After the ceremony, when the weather permitted, we went for a jaunt around The River Walk in the heart of Naperville for a fun variety of portraits! You can see all my favorites here! <3 Liesl Diesel
Karena & Peter’s Ceremony at Carillon Tower Naperville, IL
Peter & Karena were married on June 5, 2010 at the Millennium Carillon Tower right by the Naperville, IL River Walk. Luckily, the rain held off for the ceremony. I loved this entire park area and can't wait to post up some portraits from this wedding! I think Karena & Peter win my "most laid-back couple of the century" award! View more →
Angela & Brian at Prince Resort
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 →
Erica & Joseph Make a Sandy Commitment!
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!! <3 Liesl Diesel
Joshua & Mary Anne Pittsburgh Wedding!
Joshua & Mary Anne had me travel up to Pittsburgh, PA for their March 30, 2010 wedding at The Sisters of The Holy Spirit. They were incredibly hospitable! Mary Anne helps her sister Jane with some finishing touches. This scene is very precious because Mary Anne's mother made the wedding gown by hand. It was, of course, a perfect fit! The sweet couple! Thank →
Andrea & Tony March 27, 2010 in Myrtle Beach!
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!
Jessica & Phil
Jessica & Phil, November 1 in Rochester, NY! Jessica's simple elegant taste was such a pleasure to photograph. She has a custom made blue glass flower for her bridal bouquet! I try to be ready at all times, but sometimes I think I just get lucky :) Goodness I love grandparents. Phil and his band of rocket scientists! This Rochester, NY skyline portrait was shot →
Sparkle City!
I LOVE SPARKLES! Yes, I am a girl. Sparkling things make me smile :) I had a lot to smile about at this wedding, because The Sutherland had sparkling lights all over their gorgeous clear-top tent! The deliciously blue sky shone through the transparent tent which made such a romantic atmosphere! Candice embraces her father after their first dance. Jason makes the best faces! The bar scene →
Minneapolis Skyline
As I mentioned in my last post I was shooting with Michael Barnholdt from Michael B Studios in Minneapolis, MN this past weekend. I absolutely loved the Minneapolis skyline! Here is a shot of Michael working his magic! If you are in the Twin City area you must him out! Thanks for having me out, Michael! I hope we get to work together →
Details from Gale Mansion
This past weekend I was in Minneapolis, MN shooting with Michael Barnholdt at the Gale Mansion. This post is just about details I found as I wondered around this awesome mansion. More from this day soon to follow! <3 Liesl
Mark's First Glance at His Bride
Mark sees Sarah on the wedding day for the first time . . . I love the emotions in this series! I'll put more previews up soon! <3 Liesl
Palm Party!
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! This is a series of detail shots to show how the light changed through the day. Alexandra & Glen's first dance. Alexandra dances with →
Portraits with a View
I loved this orange lighthouse at the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico! Alexandra is a stunner! We caught the last bit of evening light as the day was running about 1.5 hours behind :) Running late is part of getting married and Glen and Alexandra rolled with it! And so did their rockin' posse! Seriously. Her cuteness factor is off the charts. And the sweet shot below →
Reflective Ceremony
I don't know if there really is a perfect place to get married. But if there is . . . then Alexandra & Glen picked it. I loved their Orange Huppah! Her gentle expression, I love it. Their first walk as husband and wife! I will post some fun portraits soon! <3 Liesl
Alex & Glen Get Ready to Roll!
Alexandra has some relaxing chat time with her girls before donning her gorgeous wedding gown. Her expressions are so adorable. My favorite thing about Alexandra? Other than being astonishingly kind and beautiful, she INSISTED on taking a Self-Dorktrait! Yeah, she took this shot herself :) Glen helps his father achieve perfection Beautiful detail shot of The Rancho Sol Del Pacifico More previews to follow soon! →
Preview the 'Bu!
I cannot wait to show all of you the amazing photos from my recent trip to Los Angeles! This is just a quick taste of the venue, which was the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu, California. Alexandra & Glen chose such a beautiful and unique location! I can't wait to show you all their full story!!! Enjoy your honeymoon, you two! <3 Liesl
Seth & Rachel Commit to Make Salsa
I will always remember the sweet spirits of Seth and Rachel! They had a lake front wedding at The Inn on The Lake I started at the salon with Rachel. I kind of have a thing for reflections. And flowers. And pretty girls :) One of my favorite moments. Grandma was trying to respect the fact that I was a "photojournalist." But she accidentally looked at me →
An Exotic Affair
I think I've mentioned before that I like color? Culture? Love? Well take all of those things, mix them together, add one Liesl for a day and I'm in heaven! The family heirloom necklace. This woman was trained in the art of pinning Saris! The Baraat ceremony with the white horse It was so crowded that I almost stepped in some formidable substance to get →
Jennica & Tyler
A ballerina's dress awaits her. Splendiferous dancing shoes anticipate. The team assembles. The finished product! I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but absolutely LOVE kids. I love tension. I love gestures. I love emotion. I love color. I love the rain. And after rain skies. I love connection. And coordinated craziness! Jennica & Tyler I am SO glad you both chose me! I loved connecting with you and your families!
Puja & Pradeep's Hindu Ceremony
Puja and Pradeep were married in Milwaukee, WI on June 21, 2009. I love the colors and textures from traditional Hindu weddings! The henna tattoo tells the story of their family tree. I had to stay right on top of the crowd during the opening cermony! I love the petals and the Milwaukee city scene in the background. Everything is symbolic during these ceremonies, →
Amy & Jon @ Defoor Centre
Amy & Jonathan hired me to come out to Atlanta for their wedding at the http://www.defoorcentre.com/ In true Hot-Lanta fashion, it was burning up like a sauna, so I found the ONE tiny shady spot outside the art gallery for this portrait! The coordinator said I should find somewhere "pretty" which made me smile :) Amy & Jon you two were so →
