I love taking creative portraits.  It doesn’t take a whole face to describe a person!

I also love clients who have no idea what I am shooting but trust anyway.

Thanks Sven!

<3 Liesl

When creating a composition in this way, it is important to envision how the shadows will become a part of the composition and plan accordingly.

Sven’s company, Happy Viper Integrated Designs, was featured in Vanity Fair, so we thought we would pull a little cover action into the shoot :)

Yes, he really does read The Batman Handbook.  And yes, it really does teach you how to fight crime.

I told him to act bored.  Because he wasn’t.  Really, he wasn’t.  Photo shoots with Liesl Diesel are never boring.

Play with the shadows!

I think these images would be dull without the Peter Pan Shadow Action™ (yeah, that’s my technical name for it).

The party was at Agozar Cuban Restaurant and it was PACKED!

The masks were custom made by one of the Italian sisters whose birthday it was.

The sisters all together in one shot!  

Confetti EVERYWHERE!!!

I met some great characters that I will not soon forget!

Now I can’t wait to see what adventures away me on my next trip!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Sven is clearly one slick designer! Check out his design portfolio!

Thanks for being such an awesome poser!

<3

Liesl Diesel

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 from the Cobbs Hill overlook which really gives a great view of the city!

I loved these fall colors!  I used an Alien Bee light to balance the gorgeous Rochester sunshine!

The reception was at the beautiful Doubletree in Rochester, NY

I loved Jessica’s use of simplicity to create beautiful place settings!

Jess & Phil, thank you so much for having me photograph your gorgeous fall wedding!

<3

Liesl

http://www.arenasflorist.com/

http://www.sassafrasflowers.com/

http://www.edgertonfloralcompany.com/

Rochester, NY Venues:

http://mag.rochester.edu/visit/facilities/

http://www.rochester.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/events/index.jsp

http://www.rochesterplaza.com/

http://www.casalarga.com/

http://www.innonbroadway.com/

http://www.woodcliffhotelandspa.com/

http://www.rochesterclub-ballroom.com/

http://www.cobblestonecreekcc.com/

http://www.234golf.com/weddings.asp

http://www.harroeastballroom.com/

http://www.oakhillcc.com/

http://www.strathallan.com/

http://www.glenirisinn.com/

http://www.belhurst.com/

http://www.wagnervineyards.com/

http://thesherwoodinn.com/

http://www.sheldrakepoint.com/

http://thelodge.welchallyn.com/

http://www.thegreystonecastle.com/

http://www.binghamtonclub.com/

http://www.edgewoodresort.com/

http://www.esperanzamansion.com/

http://www.ausableclub.org/

http://www.boldtcastle.com/

http://www.sonnenberg.org/

Rochester bridal gowns:

http://www.jacquelinesbridal.com/

http://www.nybride.com/

http://www.weddingdressny.com/

http://www.verawangonweddings.com/

Buffalo, NY venue

http://www.themansionondelaware.com/

http://chautauquawedding.com/

DJs

http://www.kevincolangelo.com/

http://www.brasstaxi.com/

http://tmpdj.com/

http://www.greatmusiccompany.com/

cakes:

http://www.premier-pastry.com/index.htm

http://littlebakery.com/weddings.html

http://www.gourmetgoodies.org/

http://www.grandfinalesdesserts.com/

http://sincrediblepastries.com/

http://www.shetakesthecake.com/indexmain.php