Posts Tagged ‘reception’

Ben & Becky Jekyll Island Extravaganza!

I met Ben and Becky eons ago when I was in college and have kept up with them via facebook over the years.  I was incredibly humbled when the contacted me to photograph their destination wedding on Jekyll Island, Georgia! Below is a short slideshow I put together from some of my favorites, you can see still shots on Ben & →


Justine & Michael ~ Romantics!

I met Justine & Michael a few weeks ago at their engagement session at Montrose Harbor and knew instantly that their wedding would be a lovely mixture of romanticism and playfulness! They prepared for the wedding at Bishop's Hall, a spacious bed and breakfast in Oak Park with beautiful manicured gardens.  Then they had a traditional Greek promenade through the town →


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 →


Amy & Matt at The Standard Club, Chicago

On May 30 I had the awesome opportunity to work with Ana Miyares as an assistant shooter for Amy & Matt's wedding at The Standard Club in Chicago, IL.  Below are some of my favorites from the day, you can view all my favorites on their facebook album.  The details were outstanding and The Standard Club was simply top of →


Angela & Brian at Prince Resort

This past weekend I photographed with Brooke Christl, and in addition to realizing that we both know WAY too many show tunes and tend to bring out the dorky side in each other, we also got to take some photos of some amazingly fun people! Angela & Brian were married on April 30, 2010 at Prince Resort in Myrtle →


Erica & Joseph Myrtle Beach Wedding Slideshow!

Erica & Joseph were married at the Breaker's Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 24!  I wanted to surprise them with this quick slideshow preview!  A special thanks to Elizabeth Hodges from Grand Occasions, Inc, what a fabulous job she did pulling together this gorgeous event! Thank you so much for choosing me Erica & Joseph!  I will post more →


Joshua & Mary Anne Pittsburgh Wedding!

Joshua & Mary Anne had me travel up to Pittsburgh, PA for their March 30, 2010 wedding at The Sisters of The Holy Spirit.  They were incredibly hospitable! Mary Anne helps her sister Jane with some finishing touches. This scene is very precious because Mary Anne's mother made the wedding gown by hand.  It was, of course, a perfect fit! The sweet couple! Thank →


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!! →


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 →


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


Details from Gale Mansion

This past weekend I was in Minneapolis, MN shooting with Michael Barnholdt at the Gale Mansion. This post is just about details I found as I wondered around this awesome mansion. More from this day soon to follow! <3 Liesl


Palm Party!

Palms are still a novelty to me.  I still feel like a New Yorker even though I moved away a year ago!  So when I walk up to the reception and see this?  Well, it makes me pretty happy! This is a series of detail shots to show how the light changed through the day.    Alexandra & Glen's first dance. Alexandra dances with →