Sweetly Running Bank of America
Kristine & Jonathan have a pretty fun story! They are high school sweethearts and now they both work at Bank of America and are also into running. The real kind of running; the kind most of us look at as some kind of super hero power because they do it for hours and hours on end. This can only lead me →
The beginning of a dream day.
Kristine & Jonathan had such a beautiful wedding, it was perfect right from the start! Kristine prepared for her wedding day at the Fairmont Chicago Flowers from Zuzu's Petals Make-up & hair by Morgan Blaul wedding gown from Priscilla of Boston I am a little backed up on blogging, so I will post more of there story soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Nashville Wedding for Jeremy & Joy!
Joy & Jeremy wed in August in Nashville, TN. I was so thrilled when they hired me to shoot their wedding because I have known Joy since I was very young, and it also continued the awesome tradition of me photographing weddings for her family. I photographed her brother's wedding in 2010 and her sister's wedding just a handful of months' →
Twist Out Cancer
Have you ever had to force yourself to smile to try to change your mood? Have you ever started dancing in hopes that your spirit would rise? Have you ever had to Twist Out Cancer? Tiny Twister has been an inspiration to me for nearly a year, and I finally got to meet her a few weeks ago! I found her blog through mutual →
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 →
Urvita & Shital’s Wedding Portraits
Urvita & Shital hosted an all day event for their wedding at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont. In the morning I took some portraits of them in their traditional red and gold wedding clothing. The mosaic tile at this Hyatt, combined with the gorgeous sky dome ceiling, made my morning portrait crunch time easy and beautiful! I will be posting more very →
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 - →
On a tightrope!
After their ceremony at Zed451, Jamil & Carrie and the entire party jumped into the Zed Van and toured the city! The first stop was the Tightrope Sculpture on North Lasalle. The next stop was the opera house on Michigan Avenue, what a beautiful facade!
Jamil & Carrie – preparing for Love & Style!
Meet Carrie. Meet Jamil. Jamil & Carrie both have style, taste, hospitality, and the ability to listen, not just speak. I truly felt like a guest at their wedding! Their wedding was at Zed451, and Carrie got ready there in order to keep the rainy morning off her dress! Who knew a bathroom could look so cool?
Chicago Cultural Center Wedding – Xue & Wen!
Xue & Wen were married on September 24, 2011 at the beautiful Chicago Cultural Center. The architecture of this building is so beautiful, I love shooting there! It was a rainy day, so we shot everything indoors! Congratulations to both of you! Thank you so much for choosing me to document your ceremony! Liesl Diesel
Courtney & Chris: Another Wedding of The Day for Wedding Channel by Liesl Diesel Photo!
Congratulations to Courtney & Chris for being featured by The Wedding Channel by The Knot as Wedding of The Day! Courtney & Chris were married on Hilton Head Island last fall at a beautiful intimate ceremony at a private mansion. Click here to see my blog post from their wedding Click here to see all my favorites on facebook Mansion by Island Getaways A Floral →
True Chicago-Style Engagement! Urvita & Shital!
If you follow my blog you will see that I am behind on my posts!! Not only is this because I have a normal busy summer, as would be expected of most wedding photographers, but also because of my recent move to the GORGEOUS city of Chicago! I am excited to catch all of you up with everything I have had →
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Renee & Roosevelt
Nikki & Pete’s Debordieu Club Wedding
Peter & Nicole were married on May 20, 2011 at the Debordieu Club in the Debordieu Colony, Georgetown, SC. Wedding planner: Elizabeth from Grand Occassions What an awesome event this was, it was clearly a very tight knit group of people who love Pete & Nikki. If it's possible to have too much fun at a wedding, I think most of their →
Dharna & Samir are Featured Wedding of the Day on Wedding Channel!
Dharna & Samir were married on May 29, 2010 and today they are featured on The Wedding Channel! Congrats to you both for one year of marriage and for being a featured wedding, what a gorgeous day!!! <3 you both! Liesl Diesel Click here for Dharna's Preparation photos Click Here for Samir's Baraat Click here for Dharna & Samir's Ceremony Click here for Dharna & Samir's Portrait
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 →
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!
The Big Leap Approaches for Frank & Dawn!
Frank & Dawn are ready to take the leap!
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.
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 →
