Liesl Diesel Photo http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:04:07 +0000 en hourly 1 Shahzeen & Prem at Chicago Botanic Garden http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/chicago-botanic-garden-portrait/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/chicago-botanic-garden-portrait/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:04:07 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2439 Shahzeen & Prem chose The Chicago Botanic Garden for their engagement session location, the grounds were beautiful with a lot of variety!

We had so much fun walking around and finding spots to shoot, and I quickly learned that not only are they both super sweet people, but they have a great sense of humor!  I cannot wait to photograph their ceremony in September!

You can see more of my favorites on their facebook album!

See you both very soon!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Once we were oriented on where the Japanese gardens were we headed along the manicured paths.

Shahzeen has such a sweet and gentle disposition.

Have I mentioned that I seem to get the most beautiful clients?

I love Prem’s expression in this image, they were both so peaceful and kind and I feel it really shows in this photo.

So it’s not a big secret that my favorite color is green.  Well, orange is a close second, so when I saw this beautiful grass and Shahzeen’s head scarf I insisted that she sit down for me so that I could make some orange and green images!  Yeah, I’m selfish like that.

How cute is she!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/chicago-botanic-garden-portrait/feed/ 0 It’s 7-24-10. Do you know where Liesl Diesel is? http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/7-24-10-liesl/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/7-24-10-liesl/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:42:55 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2540 I guess I get to go all over the place, part of my job description. I have a hard time keeping up with my blog because of it!

Over the past year I have been to Malibu, CA, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, Naperville, Milwaukee, Streamwood, Oak Park, Pittsburgh, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, Jefferson Landing, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Pinehurst, even the Red River Gorge!

So where am I right now?

Jekyll Island, GA. Tomorrow, actually today, I will photograph an EPIC wedding! Here are two cell phone photos from my travels in this evening!

Entrance to the Island!

Even my cell phone shows the moon rise over the ocean, I can’t wait to shoot this with a real camera tomorrow!

Ben & Becky, I am SO psyched to shoot your faces in a few hours!

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Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/7-24-10-liesl/feed/ 0 Cameron & Sunny’s Party! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-north-carolina-wedding-reception/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-north-carolina-wedding-reception/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:01:57 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2394 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!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-north-carolina-wedding-reception/feed/ 1 Justine & Michael Make Faces TOMORROW!!! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/justine-michael-make-faces-tomorrow/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/justine-michael-make-faces-tomorrow/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:00:52 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2398 A couple of weeks ago I got to meet Michael & Justine, whose wedding is TOMORROW!!!  I am so excited to work with them!  Not only are they creative and in love, but they keep me on my toes with their incredible ability to have fun and make faces!

We went to Montrose Harbor in Chicago for the shoot, which is where they had their first date!  They trails by the bird sanctuary led us to an incredible view of the city skyline and sunset, and lucky for me the flowers were also in bloom!

See all my favorites from the shoot at this link, and keep an eye on the blog for their wedding photos!

YAY!  See you both TOMORROW!!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/justine-michael-make-faces-tomorrow/feed/ 1 Down by The River http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/down-by-the-river/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/down-by-the-river/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:00:03 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2392 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!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/down-by-the-river/feed/ 0 Cameron & Sunny Vow to be True! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/cameron-sunny-vow-to-be-true/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/cameron-sunny-vow-to-be-true/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:02:11 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2390 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!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/cameron-sunny-vow-to-be-true/feed/ 1 Sunny Gets Ready to Groove at The Jefferson Landing Club, NC! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-bridal-preparation/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-bridal-preparation/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:07:09 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2205 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!

<3

Liesl Diesel

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!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/jefferson-landing-bridal-preparation/feed/ 0 Peter & Karena’s Riverwalk Wedding Portraits! http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/peter-karenas-riverwalk-wedding-portraits/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/peter-karenas-riverwalk-wedding-portraits/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:59:53 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2309 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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Liesl Diesel

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!

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/peter-karenas-riverwalk-wedding-portraits/feed/ 0 Karena & Peter’s Ceremony at Carillon Tower Naperville, IL http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/carillon-tower-wedding-naperville/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/carillon-tower-wedding-naperville/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:39:43 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=2115 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!

<3

Liesl Diesel

 

 

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!

 

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/carillon-tower-wedding-naperville/feed/ 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 

 

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