Dharna & Samir’s Wedding Portrait
There are so many fun things about cultural weddings, and Hindu weddings are so exceptional. I think one of the most fun parts of being a Hindu bride is that you get two wedding outfits, and not just one! Dharna & Samir prepared for their weddings and met up for a quick portrait session in their first outfits before the ceremony, →
Meaningful Traditions
So many things happen on a wedding day and I love to watch it all! Although I do love creating interesting portraits and catching unexpected moments at a crazy party, I feel that the wedding ceremony can be one of the most meaningful parts of the day and so I like to pay close attention. Every religion and culture has →
Samir’s Baraat!
After photographing Dharna I drove over to Samir's house to photograph the family blessings and Baraat! See more from Samir & Dharna's wedding on facebook! <3 Liesl Diesel Samir's family perform rituals before the baraat eyes The drummer led the dancing crowd! And so the dancing begins! money is transferred to →
Dharna Prepares For Her Wedding!
Dharna & Samir hired me to photograph their wedding in Streamwood, IL on May 29, 2010. You can see their Windy City Engagement session through this link! I started early in the morning at Dharna's home and truly enjoyed how she and her family let me be so close to everything from the very beginning of the day! Thank you so much →
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 →
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, →
