Mother’s Day Every Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day Every Day!

I know I am a little “late to the punch” on my Mother’s Day post, but it’s still important!

I could never express how much I love my own mother. Everything I put her through as I grew up and every single thing she supported me in as I took my long journey through life to find myself and my purpose. She has played every role possible in my life; provider, comforter, trainer, teacher, encourager, playmate, task master, coach, chauffeur, counselor, and friend. I don’t know how she managed all of those roles, but it has been a huge inspiration to me as I learn to be a better mother to my own two children.

The following shoot was taken last fall. This is my sister Lorena and her two girls. To me it is clear that she has invested the time and effort to instruct, care for, listen to, and play with her girls that will be the beautiful foundation of a relationship that will grow even more beautiful with time.

She knows how to play with her children!

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Their confidence in being loved is so evident.

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Live, laugh love. This is what mothers do best.

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And of course I LOVE that one of them got my brother’s blue eyes and the other got his curly red hair!

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Warsaw New York Family Portraits

If you follow my blog or my work then you know that I get to travel quite a bit. It is most common for me to travel for wedding clients, but sometimes I get to travel for a family portrait as well!

Deanna is a friend of mine who also is a professional photographer.  It’s always flattering to be hired by another pro!

They live in Warsaw, NY which is one of the beautiful hidden gems in Western New York! They hired me to come down to Warsaw and photograph their whole family, including their dog, Pirate!

This is their beautiful baby V, completely secure and happy in the air! Polka dots to die for!

A nearby filed where everyone can snuggle and play and kiss those adorable cheeks! When I shoot a family portrait I do some posing, but I also love to get real interaction!

Warsaw is a beautiful and historic town, and we found several unique places to shoot for the portrait session. Below is a gorgeous building completely covered in green ivy, which was a fabulous background for their colorful outfits!

Blog Collage-1366812880671 V is so cute when walking!

Right across the street was a colorful brick building, so I took advantage of the shade and colors before moving on to the next spot!

If you own a dog, then you know that no family portrait is complete without your best friend. Pirate kept an eye on me during the entire shoot, and even seemed to get a little jealous when he wasn’t included in the poses!

Deanna is currently decorating her house with these prints, I will share the result with you soon!

Thank you so much for having me photograph your family!

<3

Liesl Diesel

My Sister & Company!

Although I live in Chicago, IL, I LOVE my trips to the beach!

Not only because it’s nice to take in some sunshine from time to time and shoot amazing destination weddings by the ocean or on various islands on the coast, but because my family lives there!

My visit to the beach this past fall was very short, but we squeezed in this quick shoot at Brookgreen Gardens right before I headed to the airport and I am so glad we did!

So what do you do when you have 5 subjects and ten minutes to shoot them?

Find a shady backlit spot and go to town!

This is my gorgeous sister and her family!

Her husband makes the most ridiculous silly faces . . .

I love these kids!!!

Levi is on the run!

Jeff finds a good place to keep Levi in tow . . .

All the ladies!

Smiley sisters!

silly sisters!

Look at this pretty girl! I can't believe we are related!

She looks more like me in this photo . . .

They let Levi down from his treehouse for a quick headshot =)

I love his toothy grin!

Surprise! it's Naomi's headshot time!

These cheeks are no joke!


Huntington State Park Family Portraits

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!

Miss Caroline Prepares for The New Bean!

Miss Caroline is one busy girl! Thank goodness she is around to help her gorgeous mommy prepare for the New Bean!

You can see Miss Caroline’s last adventure on my blog at this link, and keep an eye out for future adventures! I hear the New Bean may sprout at any moment!

See all my favorites from this family lifestyle portrait session on my fan page!

So excited for you all!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Miss Caroline and her big girl bed!

tickle torture!!

tickle torture is tiring!

Miss Caroline shows me how she reads!

I just love this one :)

She loves reading!

Mommy wants some cuddle time!













Baby K Arrives with Smiles Galore!

Last week I photographed Ripa & Viral’s new addition, who is now 3 months old!

His smiles are contagious! View all my favorites on my Fan Page!

I also photographed Shaan’s Baby Shower this past October and delivered a custom album to his parents to commemorate the event.

Congratulations to both of you, you are both doing a fantastic job with this wonderful child!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Little Bundle!

Shaan is too easy to please!

I love his little baby face!

Cheeks!

And what kind of photographer would I be if I didn't make the model cry? =)

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 commitment has lived on for centuries! Whether you are married or not, today is a perfect day to practice your freedom to express your love!

I look forward to another year of witnessing some of the BEST LOVE ON EARTH!!!

Click each photo to see tons love expressed in photos!

<3

Liesl Diesel

Erica & Joseph, April 24, 2010

Meg & Kevin, March 20, 2010

Samir & Dharna get engaged

Samir & Dharna, May 29, 2010

The Nance Family at Debordieu

Rachel & Tyler engaged

Rachel & Tyler, December 31, 2010

Kristine & Jonathan engaged

LeRon & Gro Anita Fall in Love

Josh & Mary Anne, March 30, 2010

Peter & Karena, June 5, 2010

Courtney & Chris, September 18, 2010

David & Rhiannon, January 22, 2011

Viral & Ripa's Baby Shower!

Justine & Michael engaged

Justine & Michael, July 17, 2010

Tommy & Caroline, November 6, 2010

Prem & Shahzeen engaged

Prem & Shahzeen Nikah, September 11, 2010

Shahzeen & Prem reception, October 9, 2010

Miss Caroline & The Silver Bean!

Amy & Matt, May 30, 2010

Ben & Becky, July 24, 2010

Vrai family photos!

Baisch Family photos!

Horn Family Photos!

Sarah & Ryan engaged!

Dan & Patsy, September 4, 2010

Ann & John, August 28, 2010

Corey & Ashley, May 2, 2010

Brian & Angela, April 30, 2010

Sunny & Cameron, June 12, 2010

Andrea & Tony, March 27, 2010

Nancy & Jeff, September 25, 2010

Thanks again for the opportunity to work for all of you! I love your faces!

What’s on YOUR coffee table?

What is on your coffee table?

Candles? Magazines? Empty soda cans?

Soon Ripa & Viral will have a custom designed album on their coffee table from their baby shower this past October.

If you have been wondering what to do with your wedding photos, check out my custom designed coffee table albums!

My albums are designed to your taste, printed and bound in Italy, and very competitively priced.

I am very happy with this album I just mailed out, and cannot wait to see my next project!

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Liesl Diesel

This album will only grace my table for a few minutes before I ship it out to Ripa & Viral!

Holiday Print Deadline

I am SO happy because I remembered to order all my prints on time! The biggest problem with remembering is that I don’t have the patience to wrap them and wait for Christmas to hang them up! I would post more photos but some of the prints are presents. ARGH!! I hate waiting to surprise people!!!

Please remember my holiday print deadlines and share some smiles with someone this holiday!

Canvas print deadline for Christmas is December 4th and the deadline for regular prints is December 13th! I am also offering 2 for 1 prints through December 10th and 20% off canvas prints through December 30th! Happy shopping!!

<3

Liesl Diesel

I can't always choose just one!

I updated the faces on my wall, I am so happy! My kids are cuteness to the MAX!

top photo by http://vraiphoto.com, Vrai is FABULOUS!

The Importance of Prints

The Importance of Prints

Have you ever framed a photo just so that you could remember what fun you had at that moment and who you were with?

With digital images, files on hard drives and CD’s, too many people have turned their back on framing simple, seemingly insignificant photos. My challenge to you is to put your memories on your wall. Not in a little flip book on your coffee table or an album on the shelf; ON YOUR WALL! Walk by these moments daily and soon they will become significant visual reminders of the people you love in your life, and your love will grow.

If you have an event on my shopping cart, take advantage of 2 for 1 prints through December 10th and 20% off canvas prints through December 30th! Order your prints no later than December 13th to receive them in time for holiday gift-giving, and order your canvas prints no later than December 4th!

What photos do I recommend that you frame? ANY photo that makes YOU smile! Perfectly lit portraits or candid shots goofing off, if it makes you smile, FRAME IT!

 

 

If it makes me smile, I frame it!

 

Seeing these smiles every time I sit with my kids to eat makes me so happy!

 

 

 

To most people there is nothing special about these images, but my mood is lifted every time I walk by them! Frame your photos, you will never regret it!

 

Nothing that makes you smile is too insignificant for your wall!

 

 

 

yes, I frame pretty much ANYTHING that makes me smile!

 

Order soon to take advantage of the 2-for-1 Print Special!