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 →
Portrait of Hope
Anna is the founder of the Hope Refugee drop in center in Buffalo, NY where she helps refugees from all over the world learn job skills and become financially stable as transplants into our country. I met Anna in college, and was always impressed with her desire to serve and help others. From serving in the Peace Corps in Africa to →
Engagement Party for Shital & Urvita!
Last Saturday I got to photograph a beautiful engagement party for Shital & Urvita at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove, IL. I will be photographing their wedding on July 9 this year, and this event was a great teaser of how much fun their wedding will be! Groovey house music by DJ Aladdin Cupcake tower by Delish Cakes Thank you so much for having me shoot →
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 →
David & Rhiannon at The Riverview, Hudson, MA
My latest destination for a wedding was far from tropical, but I enjoyed the beautiful combination of sunshine and snow more than you could imagine! David & Rhiannon were married on January 22 At the Trinity Church in Bolton, MA with a reception at The Riverview in Hudson, MA. Flowers designed by The Vintage Rose Boutique & Botanicals This trip was quite a kick-off →
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 →
New Year’s Eve Wedding Party at Elmhurst Art Museum!
Rachel & Tyler party like it's (ALMOST) 2011! This New Year's Eve wedding reception at Elmhurst Art Museum was crazy fun! Check out my other posts from their preparation, ceremony, and portraits! Happy New Year and Congratulations! <3 Liesl Diesel
Elmhurst Art Museum Wedding Portraits – Rachel & Tyler
Below are some of my favorite portraits from Rachel & Tyler's wedding on New Year's Eve, 2010! Special thanks to the Elmhurst Art Museum for providing this delicious backdrop for the wedding portraits!
Rachel’s Bridal Portrait
I think these photos speak for themselves. Head shots taken at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL Full length shots taken at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Congratulations, Rachel! You are a truly beautiful person! <3 Liesl Diesel
Chicago Cultural Center Wedding
The final event! I had the crazy fun opportunity to work with Shahzeen & Prem for their engagement shoot, their Nikah and Nikah portrait session, the Mendi at Alhambra Palace Restaurant and finally the reception at the Chicago Cultural Center! Videography provided by Orange Wedding Films, JJ was great to work with and has uber skills with a camera! Make-up by Maliha Khan of →
Fall in Love
A few of my favorite things? Fall Love Falling in Love LeRon & Gro Anita were visiting the US from Norway and asked me to photograph them while they were here. I split their session with part of the shoot near Market Commons, Myrtle Beach and the other part of the session was at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, SC. It was inspiring →
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 →
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. →
Baby Shower for Baby K!
Viral & Ripa recently hired me to photograph the shower for their first baby! They were referred to me by Dharna & Samir, two positively delightful people I got to photograph this past May! Baby K's first big party was held at the Elk Grove Belvedere Banquet Hall Ripa paid great attention to detail for this fun event! I loved the Ty Beanie →
Graffiti Love in Downtown Chicago!
Many of you are quite familiar with Shahzeen and Prem by now! I photographed their engagement session at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, their Nikah ceremony at the Downtown Islamic Center, traipsed around Chicago with them shooting some fun portrait sessions, and then later shot their reception, which you will see SOON! promise! To end our portrait session the day of their →
Miss Caroline & The Silver Bean
I recently had a fun adventure with little Miss Caroline at The Silver Bean in Millennium Park downtown Chicago! Less than a week after this session, I found out Amber is pregnant! Can't wait to photograph the new addition! Congratulations to all of you, hope to see you soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Nikkah Wedding Portraits Part Deux!
After Artist's Cafe and The Vermillion, Shahzeen, Prem and I stopped by the Chicago beach for some scenic shots! After a day of rain and clouds then sun beamed through and it was blue skies all around! We had such a perfect day for their Nikah, I can't wait for more celebrations this weekend with them! See you both soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
