MacGregor Downs Wedding, Cary NC
Congratulations to Kim & Caleb! We had quite a surprise storm during their wedding, but of course the sun broke through and made some amazing light for everyone to enjoy! Thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding! <3 Liesl Diesel Venue - McGreggor Downs Cake - Sweet Memories Tent - Classic Party Rentals Shot for Shane Snider, one of the coolest dudes on the planet.
Stephanie & Jonathan, North Carolina Museum of History
Stephanie & Jonathan were married in Raleigh, NC at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. I really enjoyed the art and architecture of the Universalist Fellowship, and of course that was topped off with a gorgeous reception at the North Carolina Museum of History! Ceremony - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh Reception - NC Museum of History Flowers - Catering Works Cake - Catering Works Food - Cafe Luna Centerpieces - →
Dawn & Mark’s Rose Garden Engagement!
Congratulations to Dawn & Mark! Today I will be shooting their wedding at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC! I photographed their engagement session back in June at The Little Theater Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC and designed a custom guest book from the images. Here are a few of my favorite images, as you can see this wedding is going →
April Fool’s Wedding Bash!
Nicole & Damien chose to wed on April Fool's Day, 2011! I think that is such a fun date for a wedding! You can view all my favorites from their day on my fan page! Damien & Nicole were well behaved with no jokes played on one another, however there was some serious toast hazing action and some awesome moves on the dance →
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 →
The Swamps of Editin
Before some of you begin to wonder if I've taken a permanent leave of absence from blogging . . . The answer is absolutely not! Just stuck in the mire swamps of editing and the delightful adventures of a traveling shooter! As usual I have been shooting all over the place and my blog always takes second place to delivering to →
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 →
Sunny Gets Ready to Groove at The Jefferson Landing Club, NC!
Sunny & Cameron were married on June 12, 2010 at one of North Carolina's best kept secrets! The Jefferson Landing Club in Jefferson, NC is not only an unexpected thing to find in that small town, but it is simply gorgeous! Sunny prepared for the wedding at a suite on the private grounds. Her personality certainly suites her name, I →
Meg & Kevin Pinehurst Resort
Meg & Kevin were married at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina on March 20, 2010! I was so excited that Lacey Gadwill had me come and shoot with here again! We always have tons of fun! She set me loose to shoot the guys, and the first thing I saw was this tree! Kevin sports his sweet cufflinks from Meg! Pink →
Dalton & John at Gastonia Country Club
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! It doesn't get any sparklier than this!! →
PSYCHED for my PSYCH TALK!
A Psych Talk? What's that, you say? I am totally PSYCHED for my upcoming Psych Talk in Pittsboro, NC! Martha Manning is hosting me in her sweet studio on November 17th! Come join us from 7-10pm and some fun socializing afterwards! You can RSVP on facebook! I will be covering the basics of the psychology of composition, how our mind subconsciously responds to images, →
Sparkle City!
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 →
Sutherland Cocktail Hour
Aside from playing with children during cocktail hour I do search for other musings. I am a sucker for bow ties. And things that people drop on the ground :) The Sutherland Cocktail Patio. Thanks to Lacey for having me out, I am SO SUPER EXCITED to share the reception photos with you all soon! <3 Liesl
Childish.
Why do I love kids? Their innocence. They are willing to explore despite formalwear. They unabashedly admit dependence upon those who love them. They run And hope To fly. I love them because they are childish! And perhaps we all should be, sometimes. <3 Liesl
Jason & Candice at The Sutherland
Jason & Candice chose a gorgeous location for their fall ceremony. The mothers exchange a perfect glance. And Candice is escorted down the aisle!!! I love kids during weddings. They have no idea what is going on, but they are enamored by the people they love. This sweet flower girl was in her own world, which is where she should be :) Promises sealed with →
Prep Time at The Sutherland
This past weekend I shot in Wake Forest, NC at a beautiful private venue called The Sutherland. I was very impressed with how Ashlee ran the place, it was beautiful and everything was on time! Candace watches the girls getting ready. I shot this wedding with Lacey Gadwill who is an amazingly sweet and talented photographer based out of Fayetteville, NC Jason gets ready in the →
Local Musings
This past week I visited Brook Green Gardens in Myrtle Beach, SC I will be photographing a wedding there soon so I wanted to explore! These colorful leaves caught my eye, I love the light coming through them. A cast bronze bird sculpture fountain, it was so delicate! I was there at a very harsh lit time of day, which made for great shadows. . →
Levi & Co
Congratulations to the Horn Family! My sweet sister Cara made another baby! Levi Horn September 14, 2009 7 lbs 4 oz. 20 in. With daddy's long toes Mama's big eyes. And Aunt Liesl's demeanor ;-) Special thanks to the ever watchful guard dog, Chester. He ensured that no babies were harmed during the course of the shoot. Love you sis! <3 Liesl
Myrtle Beach Tripp Family Portraits
This morning I drove to Cherry Grove to photograph Rachel & Ryan and their SUPER cute family! The sunshine was on my side today! What a beautiful family! Emma was unstoppable! Noah found many treasures :) This is a classic scene of older brother and younger sister. He explains the composition of the rock while she whips it into the ocean. I love kids! Rachel's sister Ashley posed →
