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Ben & Becky Jekyll Island Extravaganza!

Liesl — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:30:54 +0000

I met Ben and Becky eons ago when I was in college and have kept up with them via facebook over the years. I was incredibly humbled when the contacted me to photograph their destination wedding on Jekyll Island, Georgia!

Below is a short slideshow I put together from some of my favorites, you can see still shots on Ben & Becky’s facebook album!

Ben & Becky, thanks for such an epic experience! I am so blessed to have people like you for clients!!!

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Venue:

Beachview Club

Salon:

Studio 412

Rentals

Beachview Tent Rentals

Wedding location:

Jekyll Island, GA

Preparation location:

Saint Simon’s Island, GA

Justine & Michael ~ Romantics!

Liesl — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:29:38 +0000

I met Justine & Michael a few weeks ago at their engagement session at Montrose Harbor and knew instantly that their wedding would be a lovely mixture of romanticism and playfulness!

They prepared for the wedding at Bishop’s Hall, a spacious bed and breakfast in Oak Park with beautiful manicured gardens. Then they had a traditional Greek promenade through the town as they walked to the ceremony and reception site at Cheney Mansion.

Below is a slideshow of my favorites from their wedding, you can see the stills on their facebook album!

Thank you so much for choosing me, Justine and Michael! I hope your skipping dancing playful paths cross mine again soon!

Venues:

Forist:

Make-up:

Rentals:

Formally Modern Tuxedo

Linens:

BBJ Linen

Specialty Dress Fabrics:

Soutache Embellishments

Wedding Gown:

Claire Pettibone

Music:

Hot Club Du Chicago

Cameron & Sunny’s Party!

Liesl — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:01:57 +0000

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 Favors!

Cameron’s father gives a toast, beer cozy in hand!

Sunny takes off her veil and has Shanon put in the floral hairpiece, I loved this look!

Things got a little competitive during the bouquet toss!

Thanks to all of you for being so kind and fun, I hope I get to hang out with this crowd again soon!

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Down by The River

Liesl — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:00:03 +0000

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 photos soon to follow!

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Cameron & Sunny Vow to be True!

Liesl — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:02:11 +0000

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 post soon!

See all my favorites from Sunny & Cameron’s wedding at this link!

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Sunny Gets Ready to Groove at The Jefferson Landing Club, NC!

Liesl — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:07:09 +0000

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 can’t wait to post more from this wedding! You can view my favorites on their facebook album!

Hair by Shannon Hoffman of Harbour Club Day Spa & Salon in Wilmington!

Thanks for having me and I hope I get to see you both SOON!

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Wedding Rings!

Sunny has a perfect little face full of fun expressions!

Sunny gets styled by her friend Shannon!

Sunny examines the final updo!

Safe & Secure!

Lipstick check!

I just love this photo!

Peter & Karena’s Riverwalk Wedding Portraits!

Liesl — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:59:53 +0000

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!

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One of my favorite portraits from the day!

Lovely bridge at the River Walk in Naperville, IL

This sculpture was perfect for their wedding colors!

I was SO glad the rain stopped so we could run over to this spot for portraits!

I loved the warm colors they chose

red shoes!

First wedding EVER at Moser Tower in Naperville!

Karena & Peter’s Ceremony at Carillon Tower Naperville, IL

Liesl — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:39:43 +0000

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 of my favorites at this link, and keep an eye on the blog for more from their story soon!

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: Karena’s father walks her to the ceremony site. I shoot through the leafy path.

: the Carillon Tower on the River Walk in Naperville

: Unthreatening Sky. Downpour in T-minus one hour!!

: first kiss!

: Karena & Peter exit the scene!

Amy & Matt at The Standard Club, Chicago

Liesl — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:43 +0000

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!

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Dharna & Samir’s Wedding Portrait

Liesl — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:34:48 +0000

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, then in the evening the whole process started over again. I can’t decide which look I like best, but I know I love the variety and colors from both parts of the day!

I am working hard to catch up on blogging so there will be more photos posted soon!

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Dharna's diamond and henna tattoo

This was Dharna's look for the first part of the day, very elegant and colorful with the traditional head covering

Samir & Dharna see each other for the first time before the ceremony

for the reception Dharna changes her look

Dharna adjusts her new hairstyle

I was so astounded by the light in this hallway.

I loved her hair like this!

Dharna has the most beautiful smile! It is contagious!

We had very little time but I found a little spot outside the hotel with great fill light!