Cameron & Sunny’s Party!
The Jefferson Landing Club is a great spot because it has a huge hall for the reception room, a separate room by the bar with a lounge area for guests, and a fantastic huge deck with a gorgeous view of the area! Sunny and Cameron were fun all day long, and didn't slow down when the reception hit! They get groovy! Beer Cozy →
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 →
Amy & Matt at The Standard Club, Chicago
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 →
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 →
Wedding Portraits with Pizazz!
When I want a little pizazz with a dash of snazz, I look for good light. If I can't find it, I add my own! This is my portrait session from Erica & Joseph's wedding on April 24 at Breaker's Resort Myrtle Beach, SC. A special thanks to Elizabeth from Grand Occasions, Inc! Everything goes so much more smoothly with →
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 →
Breaker’s Resort Preparation
I am SO excited to share with you all the super-FAB photos from Erica & Joseph's wedding! Erica and the girls were comfortable with me from the start, which can make for some fun prep photos! You can view all my favorites on my facebook fan page! Thanks Erica & Joseph for letting me in on all the fun, more photos soon →
Erica & Joseph Myrtle Beach Wedding Slideshow!
Erica & Joseph were married at the Breaker's Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 24! I wanted to surprise them with this quick slideshow preview! A special thanks to Elizabeth Hodges from Grand Occasions, Inc, what a fabulous job she did pulling together this gorgeous event! Thank you so much for choosing me Erica & Joseph! I will post more →
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!
Meg & Kevin Pinehurst Resort
Meg & Kevin were married at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina on March 20, 2010! I was so excited that Lacey Gadwill had me come and shoot with here again! We always have tons of fun! She set me loose to shoot the guys, and the first thing I saw was this tree! Kevin sports his sweet cufflinks from Meg! Pink →
Sunshine & Smiles at Market Commons!
Yesterday I had the fun pleasure of photographing engagement portraits for Sarah & Ryan! Aside from getting caught for parking illegally (twice - hey, a girl only has SO MANY QUARTERS, ok?) the morning went off without a hitch! I will post more favorites soon! You can also check out their album on facebook or their entire proofset! Thanks Ryan & Sarah, →
Dalton & John at Gastonia Country Club
On February 27 I had the opportunity to shoot with Lacey Gadwill again! I assisted her for Dalton & John's wedding ceremony at First Presbyterian in Gastonia, NC followed by a beautiful reception at the Gastonia Country Club. It was pulled off without a hitch by Heather Bryson of Carolina Wedding Design! It doesn't get any sparklier than this!! →
Show Time!
On Sunday I did my first ever bridal show! Although I've been shooting for nearly 7 years I never did a show until I moved down to the beautiful sunshiney south! A detail shot of my business cards with a wedding parent book printed by Graphi Studio This hanging system is something I've had for a long time, it's infinitely adjustable and even →
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 →
Sutherland Cocktail Hour
Aside from playing with children during cocktail hour I do search for other musings. I am a sucker for bow ties. And things that people drop on the ground :) The Sutherland Cocktail Patio. Thanks to Lacey for having me out, I am SO SUPER EXCITED to share the reception photos with you all soon! <3 Liesl
