Bob & Joanna’s Lima, NY Wedding
Bob & Joanna hired me to photograph their wedding all the way out in the little village of Lima, NY at the Elim Gospel Church. When I used to live in Rochester, NY Bob was my photo assistant, and I was so happy when he emailed and asked if he could hire me to fly out and shoot his wedding! Enjoy their story →
Steamboat Landing Wedding Reception
After a touching ceremony, a quick stop for coffee, and some gorgeous lake side portraits, Anna & Rich headed to Steamboat Landing for their April 30, 2011 wedding reception! cakes by Gourmet Goodies Music by Whirlin' Disk DJs
Canandaigua, NY Wedding Portraits
Before heading to their reception at Steamboat Landing, Anna & Rich stopped at the beautiful Park by Canandaigua Lake. Dress from Peggy's Bridal Hair by Megan Brusseau of Adore Hair Studio
Coffee Connoisseurs or Starbucks-a-holics?
Who doesn't enjoy an occasional cup of joe? I am certainly no exception to the caffeine craze that affects most Americans. In fact, I protect my gourmet java with a band of ninjas who permanently reside on my favorite coffee mug! Anna & Rich met at Starbucks and have since shared a love for coffee AND each other! Their wedding was coffee-themed, even →
Engagement Portraits at The Center at High Falls, Rochester, NY
Todd & Elisabeth might have one of the coolest proposal stories you have ever seen. You have to check out the video of how Todd popped the question! I shot their engagement session at The Center at High Falls, Rochester, NY See all my favorites on facebook, and their proof set on Pictage! So happy for both of you, can't wait to see you →
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 →
Jericho Road Ministries
Anna recently hired me to shoot a day in the life of her refugee drop in center in Buffalo, NY. I spent the day watching hard working people solve problems for refugees who were overwhelmed by issues of paperwork, transportation systems, immunization records, green cards, etc . . . that they simply could not deal with without the help of a →
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 →
Pieces of Portraits
It really doesn't take much to make me happy. In this instance, it only took a half of a face. I love taking creative portraits. It doesn't take a whole face to describe a person! I also love clients who have no idea what I am shooting but trust anyway. Thanks Sven! <3 Liesl
Adding Shadows to Compositions
Off camera lighting is a very useful way to define a subject more clearly as it adds shape. When creating a composition in this way, it is important to envision how the shadows will become a part of the composition and plan accordingly. Sven's company, Happy Viper Integrated Designs, was featured in Vanity Fair, so we thought we would pull a little →
Manhattan Masquerade
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 →
More Viper Action!
A few more of my favorites from a recent portrait shoot with Sven from Happy Viper! Sven is clearly one slick designer! Check out his design portfolio! Thanks for being such an awesome poser! <3 Liesl Diesel
Happy Viper Portrait
Last weekend I had the super opportunity to photograph Sven, owner of Happy Viper Integrated Design in Manhattan, NY. I talked with him about shooting the portraits to go with the name of his company. I love the contrast in the name of his company, so we went for a similar contrast in his expressions. Viper. Happy! Happy Viper! So fun working with you Sven! →
Jessica & Phil
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 →
