As if that isn’t enough, add on top of that fact that I get to photograph beautiful people at beautiful events looking their best and it is a constant flow of creativity!

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

All of those fabulously lucky things would be nearly meaningless if I didn’t have clients that trusted me. They trust me completely, and on such a crucial day. This trust gives me the freedom to look around me and be as creative as possible with what these eyes see.

Most people would have seen a pile of dirt and a garbage dumpster by the smoking area for staff at a pub.

I saw light bouncing off a reflective yellow building and back onto this little bush I put Kristen & Jon in front of.

simple.

Love her purple heels!

You can see their engagement session at this link, shot at the Little Theater Rose Garden.

Wedding Coordinator - Memorable Moments

Portrait location - Kingston Plantation

Flowers - Little Shop of Flowers

the resort has beautiful bouncing light everywhere!

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Dawn is always laughing!

What a perfect evening for portraits, I will post up your amazing reception images soon!

Shahzeen & Prem were married at the Downtown Islamic Center in Chicago, with the reception at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Once again The Wedding Channel has featured my clients for their wedding of the day!

View Shahzeen’s Mendi

View their Nikkah at the Downtown Islamic Center in Chicago

View their Lakeside portrait session

View their downtown Chicago portraits

View their urban graffiti wedding portraits

View their reception preparation

View their gorgeous wedding reception at Chicago Cultural Center

Love you both, you deserve the best and I am glad you found it in each other!

<3

Liesl Diesel

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/wedding-channel-chicago-featured-photographer-cultural-cente/feed/ 0 http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/wedding-channel-the-knot-featured-chicago-photographer/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/wedding-channel-the-knot-featured-chicago-photographer/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:17:38 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=4831 Congratulations to Courtney & Chris for being featured by The Wedding Channel by The Knot as Wedding of The Day!

 

Courtney & Chris with their beautiful dog!

Courtney & Chris were married on Hilton Head Island last fall at a beautiful intimate ceremony at a private mansion.

Click the badge to view their featured images!

Click here to see my blog post from their wedding

Click here to see all my favorites on facebook

Mansion by Island Getaways

A Floral Affair

Cake by Signey’s Bakery

Linens by Classic Party Rentals

Food by Downtown Catering

Other clients of mine that have recently been featured are:

Samir & Dharna

Tyler & Rachel

congrats!

Liesl Diesel

Wedding planner: Elizabeth from Grand Occassions

What an awesome event this was, it was clearly a very tight knit group of people who love Pete & Nikki. If it’s possible to have too much fun at a wedding, I think most of their guests accomplished this!

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Anna & Rich headed to Steamboat Landing for their April 30, 2011 wedding reception!

cakes by Gourmet Goodies

Music by Whirlin’ Disk DJs

Coffee themed cake by Gourmet Goodies! YUM!!!

carrot cake

Deb from Gourmet Goodies is such an artist, and wonderful lady!

variety of cakes on display!

view of the lake and steamboat

Anna's father wrote and sang the music for their first dance

the getaway vehicle!

Prepare for Take Off!

Dress from Peggy’s Bridal

Hair by Megan Brusseau of Adore Hair Studio

The whole crew! Not a bad looking bunch!

The weather was so beautiful!

And the boys were so nutty :)

I did finally get them to straighten up!

This image was made possible by my beautiful green Alien Bee. Thank you, greenbee!

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yes, they are this cute in real life.

sometimes I love eye contact in photos!

Frank & Dawn are so sweet to each other!

I could not get over the beautiful light that evening!

They are so stylish!

Thanks for the fun evening, I am so glad I get to shoot your wedding this coming fall!!! <3

]]> http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/the-big-leap/feed/ 0 http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/huntington-state-park-family-portraits/ http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/huntington-state-park-family-portraits/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:16 +0000 Liesl http://liesldieselphoto.com/blog/?p=3931 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!

The Hensley crew!

Presented to you by Emma!

The girls were having a hard time keeping it together!

Emma gives me the perfect pose :)

I love her mischievous face!

Olivia is an explosion of energy!

And beautiful, to boot!

Kelsie smiles nonstop, and it's radiant.

but I did manage to get one straight face out of her :)

Todd is a pastor in Fayettville, NC and one of the most kind and sincerely caring people I have met in the south.

He does good things. He doesn't just talk about it. I think we all can appreciate that.

And of course, a man that awesome must have a total hottie for a wife!

race!

Thanks for having me photograph your family, I hope to see you all again soon!

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 providing emergency translating services in hospitals, Anna is always ready to fill a need.

I am so blessed to call her a friend, she has helped me in so many ways in the past and I will never forget her generosity.

Please look over the services she provides and consider donating or volunteering if you are able!

In April I will fly to Buffalo and do a photo essay on the Refugee drop in center and a day in the life of one awesome woman!

See you soon, Anna! You rock the world!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Anna!

She tolerated the wind for me

I think it paid off :)

I love this image because I feel it really describes Anna. She is determined, hard working, and not only does she look to the future, but she takes the steps necessary to get there and helps others learn to do the same.

See you soon, Anna!