Sensei Rich’s Pick of a Lifetime!
Rich and Anna were married April 30, 2011 at Christ Community Church in Brockport, NY. I was so thrilled when Rich & Anna asked me to shoot their wedding. When I lived in New York, Rich had been one of my karate instructors so I knew it would be a fun event that I would not want to miss! I have →
Ryan, Jamie, and a Happy Reunion!
I went to high school with Jamie & Ryan. Jamie and I did everything together from drama, regional band and chorus, traveling with the jazz band, we even sang together in the ladies jazz quartet! I got to spend some time with her at her brother's wedding last year, which she had hired me to photograph, and it was then that →
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!
Garden Wedding Ceremony at The Weathervane
On April 1st, 2011 Nicole and Damien admitted they were fools for love at The Weathervane in Chapel Hill, NC! I loved the intimate garden setting for the ceremony, it gave is such a personal feel. I also enjoyed playing with the flaring light and bending vines!
Siena Hotel Bridal Preparation
Nicole & Damien prepared for their wedding at the Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill. Flowers by Scott at The Weathervane Nicole's delicate Claire Pettibone dress hung loosely in the window.
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 →
David & Rhiannon at The Riverview, Hudson, MA
My latest destination for a wedding was far from tropical, but I enjoyed the beautiful combination of sunshine and snow more than you could imagine! David & Rhiannon were married on January 22 At the Trinity Church in Bolton, MA with a reception at The Riverview in Hudson, MA. Flowers designed by The Vintage Rose Boutique & Botanicals This trip was quite a kick-off →
New Year’s Eve Wedding Party at Elmhurst Art Museum!
Rachel & Tyler party like it's (ALMOST) 2011! This New Year's Eve wedding reception at Elmhurst Art Museum was crazy fun! Check out my other posts from their preparation, ceremony, and portraits! Happy New Year and Congratulations! <3 Liesl Diesel
Rachel & Tyler’s Ceremony
Rachel & Tyler said their vows on New Year's Eve in Wheaton, IL at the Aldersgate United Methodest Church. Rachel is the epitome of elegance, style, grace, calm and strength. So I was really thrilled when the fact that I had positioned myself between a pew corner and the wall (I was literally cornered there) paid off by giving me the perfect →
Rachel Prepares for her New Year!
Here is a preview of what I got to do on New Year's Eve! My last wedding of the year was on December 31, 2010 for Rachel & Tyler! I met them in person the first time at their engagement shoot this past summer in Millennium Park, Chicago! Check out the two blog posts from their portrait session! Rachel started preparing at →
Love, Life, & Commitment
On August 28 I was invited to Ann & John's wedding as a guest, but knew I would have my camera along for this small private event at her parent's house. I normally do not write a lot on my blog because I know people just want to see photos, but I really encourage you to read the words below, →
Ben & Becky Jekyll Island Extravaganza!
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 & →
Justine & Michael ~ Romantics!
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Erica & Joseph Make a Sandy Commitment!
Erica & Joseph were married at Breakers Resort, Myrtle Beach. This is a quick overview of my ceremony favorites, check out all my favorites on their facebook album! Thank you Erica & Josh for giving me the wonderful opportunity of witnessing your wedding vows!! <3 Liesl Diesel
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 →
