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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!!!

Liesl Diesel

Venue:

Beachview Club

Salon:

Studio 412

Rentals

Beachview Tent Rentals

Wedding location:

Jekyll Island, GA

Preparation location:

Saint Simon’s Island, GA

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!

Liesl Diesel

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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Erica & Joseph Myrtle Beach Wedding Slideshow!

Liesl — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:46:50 +0000

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 fun stuff soon!

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Joshua & Mary Anne Pittsburgh Wedding!

Liesl — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:49:31 +0000

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 you both so very much for having me photograph your wedding, I cannot believe how well fed I was and how kind the entire family and staff was! You are all so super!

Liesl

Dalton & John at Gastonia Country Club

Liesl — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:52 +0000

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!

Reflecting before the ceremony

Moments before the ceremony

This church had the best stained glass windows!

I love the bokeh I get with the 24 1.8 lens

It doesn’t get any sparklier than this!!

I captured this pattern which was on top of a wine cup on the glass. I placed its snakish shape over the three crosses in the background. I was feeling allegorical :)

John in the holding room

The men pray for John before the ceremony.

The organist at John & Dalton’s wedding was amazing!

I had a great perspective from the balcony while Lacey shot from the floor.

First Presbyterian in Gastonia, NC

The boys pose for me in their sweet bow-tie tuxes!

The flower girls watch Dalton as she is prepped for her portrait

Flower girls play during portrait time

I love the repetition of gesture here as the wedding coordinator adjusts one of the bridesmaids at the same moment the flower girl adjusts the other girls bow

Candles hang from centerpiece branches.

Dalton & John enjoy the band along with their guests at the Gastonia Country Club!

Midnight getaway!

The Great Escape!

Thanks for having me along Lacey, can’t wait to shoot with you again next weekend!

Liesl Diesel

Manhattan Masquerade

Liesl — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:28:25 +0000

Well it always seems like amazing things happen to me when I travel. People always take very good care of me, and honestly sometimes I must admit, I feel a little spoiled. Last weekend my flight was canceled to New York City because of all the crazy weather sweeping the nation. I jumped online and grabbed a last minute ticket before they all disappeared! Now instead of getting in Friday around midnight, I would get in at 5pm. What is a girl to do? Well Sven was awesome enough to invite me to to to a masquerade birthday party for two friends of his that night!

The party was at Agozar Cuban Restaurant and it was PACKED!

The masks were custom made by one of the Italian sisters whose birthday it was.

The sisters all together in one shot!

Confetti EVERYWHERE!!!

I met some great characters that I will not soon forget!

Now I can’t wait to see what adventures away me on my next trip!

Liesl Diesel

Jessica & Phil

Liesl — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:31:34 +0000

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 from the Cobbs Hill overlook which really gives a great view of the city!

I loved these fall colors! I used an Alien Bee light to balance the gorgeous Rochester sunshine!

The reception was at the beautiful Doubletree in Rochester, NY

I loved Jessica’s use of simplicity to create beautiful place settings!

Jess & Phil, thank you so much for having me photograph your gorgeous fall wedding!

Liesl

Sparkle City!

Liesl — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:58:56 +0000

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 plus SPARKLES!

A duet by the band’s lead singers.

SPARKLES AND GUITARS!

And to finish a perfectly delightful evening, grandma snatches the flowers during the bouquet toss!

Lacey I LOVED working with you and hope we get to do it again soon!

Liesl

Details from Gale Mansion

Liesl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:28:12 +0000

This past weekend I was in Minneapolis, MN shooting with Michael Barnholdt at the Gale Mansion.

This post is just about details I found as I wondered around this awesome mansion.