Liesl Diesel Photo » Jewish Weddings http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 Amy & Matt at The Standard Club, Chicago http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/the-standard-club-chicago-wedding/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/the-standard-club-chicago-wedding/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:43 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2101 On May 30 I had the awesome opportunity to work with Ana Miyares as an assistant shooter for Amy & Matt’s wedding at The Standard Club in Chicago, IL.  Below are some of my favorites from the day, you can view all my favorites on their facebook album.  The details were outstanding and The Standard Club was simply top of the line in every way!

Thanks for having me along Ana, you are always so fun to work with!

<3

Liesl Diesel 

 

Matt suits up with his groomsmen ]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/the-standard-club-chicago-wedding/feed/ 1 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

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/reflective-ceremony/feed/ 1 Alex & Glen Get Ready to Roll! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/alex-glen-get-ready-to-roll/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/alex-glen-get-ready-to-roll/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:18:09 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=575 Alexandra has some relaxing chat time with her girls before donning her gorgeous wedding gown.

Bride on Velvet Bed

Her expressions are so adorable.

Alex chats it up

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 :)

Alexandra's Self-Dorktrait

Glen helps his father achieve perfection

Father of Groom bowtie

Beautiful detail shot of The Rancho Sol Del Pacifico

California Ranch Wedding Venue

Sapphire Wedding Rings

Tulip Bouquet

 

Bride on Stairs

More previews to follow soon!  

<3

Liesl

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/alex-glen-get-ready-to-roll/feed/ 1 Preview the 'Bu! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/malibu-preview/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/malibu-preview/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:16:03 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/?p=564 I cannot wait to show all of you the amazing photos from my recent trip to Los Angeles!

Rancho Sol Del Pacifico

This is just a quick taste of the venue, which was the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu, California.

Los Angeles wedding ceremony overlook

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


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