Sweetly Running Bank of America
Kristine & Jonathan have a pretty fun story! They are high school sweethearts and now they both work at Bank of America and are also into running. The real kind of running; the kind most of us look at as some kind of super hero power because they do it for hours and hours on end. This can only lead me →
Twist Out Cancer
Have you ever had to force yourself to smile to try to change your mood? Have you ever started dancing in hopes that your spirit would rise? Have you ever had to Twist Out Cancer? Tiny Twister has been an inspiration to me for nearly a year, and I finally got to meet her a few weeks ago! I found her blog through mutual →
On a tightrope!
After their ceremony at Zed451, Jamil & Carrie and the entire party jumped into the Zed Van and toured the city! The first stop was the Tightrope Sculpture on North Lasalle. The next stop was the opera house on Michigan Avenue, what a beautiful facade!
Dawn & Mark’s Rose Garden Engagement!
Congratulations to Dawn & Mark! Today I will be shooting their wedding at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC! I photographed their engagement session back in June at The Little Theater Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC and designed a custom guest book from the images. Here are a few of my favorite images, as you can see this wedding is going →
True Chicago-Style Engagement! Urvita & Shital!
If you follow my blog you will see that I am behind on my posts!! Not only is this because I have a normal busy summer, as would be expected of most wedding photographers, but also because of my recent move to the GORGEOUS city of Chicago! I am excited to catch all of you up with everything I have had →
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Renee & Roosevelt
Canandaigua, NY Wedding Portraits
Before heading to their reception at Steamboat Landing, Anna & Rich stopped at the beautiful Park by Canandaigua Lake. Dress from Peggy's Bridal Hair by Megan Brusseau of Adore Hair Studio
Engagement Portraits at The Center at High Falls, Rochester, NY
Todd & Elisabeth might have one of the coolest proposal stories you have ever seen. You have to check out the video of how Todd popped the question! I shot their engagement session at The Center at High Falls, Rochester, NY See all my favorites on facebook, and their proof set on Pictage! So happy for both of you, can't wait to see you →
Jericho Road Ministries
Anna recently hired me to shoot a day in the life of her refugee drop in center in Buffalo, NY. I spent the day watching hard working people solve problems for refugees who were overwhelmed by issues of paperwork, transportation systems, immunization records, green cards, etc . . . that they simply could not deal with without the help of a →
Painterly Portraits
For Nicole & Damien's wedding portraits we went to the Chapel Hill Botanic Gardens in Chapel Hill, NC. I played with my tilt shift lens a bit!
The Big Leap Approaches for Frank & Dawn!
Frank & Dawn are ready to take the leap!
Huntington State Park Family Portraits
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!
Miss Caroline Prepares for The New Bean!
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 →
Baby K Arrives with Smiles Galore!
Last week I photographed Ripa & Viral's new addition, who is now 3 months old! His smiles are contagious! View all my favorites on my Fan Page! I also photographed Shaan's Baby Shower this past October and delivered a custom album to his parents to commemorate the event. Congratulations to both of you, you are both doing a fantastic job with this wonderful →
Portrait of Hope
Anna is the founder of the Hope Refugee drop in center in Buffalo, NY where she helps refugees from all over the world learn job skills and become financially stable as transplants into our country. I met Anna in college, and was always impressed with her desire to serve and help others. From serving in the Peace Corps in Africa to →
Intimate Gift Sessions
If you have always wanted to surprise your husband or future husband with a gift he would never expect, consider an intimate portrait session. Although these are more commonly referred to as "boudoir" shoots, I call mine "Intimate" sessions for a reason. I keep your images private. You will not find images that reveal your identity on my blog or on facebook →
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
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 →
Elmhurst Art Museum Wedding Portraits – Rachel & Tyler
Below are some of my favorite portraits from Rachel & Tyler's wedding on New Year's Eve, 2010! Special thanks to the Elmhurst Art Museum for providing this delicious backdrop for the wedding portraits!
Rachel’s Bridal Portrait
I think these photos speak for themselves. Head shots taken at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL Full length shots taken at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Congratulations, Rachel! You are a truly beautiful person! <3 Liesl Diesel
Fall in Love
A few of my favorite things? Fall Love Falling in Love LeRon & Gro Anita were visiting the US from Norway and asked me to photograph them while they were here. I split their session with part of the shoot near Market Commons, Myrtle Beach and the other part of the session was at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, SC. It was inspiring →
Holiday Print Deadline
I am SO happy because I remembered to order all my prints on time! The biggest problem with remembering is that I don't have the patience to wrap them and wait for Christmas to hang them up! I would post more photos but some of the prints are presents. ARGH!! I hate waiting to surprise people!!! Please remember my holiday print →
Graffiti Love in Downtown Chicago!
Many of you are quite familiar with Shahzeen and Prem by now! I photographed their engagement session at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, their Nikah ceremony at the Downtown Islamic Center, traipsed around Chicago with them shooting some fun portrait sessions, and then later shot their reception, which you will see SOON! promise! To end our portrait session the day of their →
Miss Caroline & The Silver Bean
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! <3 Liesl Diesel
Nikkah Wedding Portraits Part Deux!
After Artist's Cafe and The Vermillion, Shahzeen, Prem and I stopped by the Chicago beach for some scenic shots! After a day of rain and clouds then sun beamed through and it was blue skies all around! We had such a perfect day for their Nikah, I can't wait for more celebrations this weekend with them! See you both soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
