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 →
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.
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 →
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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 →
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
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 →
The Big Leap Approaches for Frank & Dawn!
Frank & Dawn are ready to take the leap!
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kristine & Jonathan Engaged!
I met up with Kristine and Jonathan at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL for their engagement session, and of course the weather man was completely on my side that evening! We started out with a view of the skyline. They will have their wedding reception at the Mid America Club, so they wanted some shots with that building in the →
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 Make Faces TOMORROW!!!
A couple of weeks ago I got to meet Michael & Justine, whose wedding is TOMORROW!!! I am so excited to work with them! Not only are they creative and in love, but they keep me on my toes with their incredible ability to have fun and make faces! We went to Montrose Harbor in Chicago for the shoot, which is →
Huntington State Park – Baisch Family Playtime!
How awesome is it that I live on the beach? Sometimes it feels like I'm almost cheating because when the weather is right, at the right time of day, it's almost impossible NOT to get amazing photos! The Baisch Family asked me to do a candid portrait session for them at Huntington State Park this past Wednesday, and it was one of →
Wedding Portraits with Pizazz!
When I want a little pizazz with a dash of snazz, I look for good light. If I can't find it, I add my own! This is my portrait session from Erica & Joseph's wedding on April 24 at Breaker's Resort Myrtle Beach, SC. A special thanks to Elizabeth from Grand Occasions, Inc! Everything goes so much more smoothly with →
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 →
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
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 →
Reflective Ceremony
I don't know if there really is a perfect place to get married. But if there is . . . then Alexandra & Glen picked it. I loved their Orange Huppah! Her gentle expression, I love it. Their first walk as husband and wife! I will post some fun portraits soon! <3 Liesl
Preview the 'Bu!
I cannot wait to show all of you the amazing photos from my recent trip to Los Angeles! This is just a quick taste of the venue, which was the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu, California. Alexandra & Glen chose such a beautiful and unique location! I can't wait to show you all their full story!!! Enjoy your honeymoon, you two! <3 Liesl
Laguna Love!
Jaime & Jon hired me to shoot some candid family portraits for them in Laguna Beach, CA! So I've decided I kind of like California . . . sweet people and sweet scenes! Do you remember this feeling? When you were a kid? Complete abandon. We all should feel this free as often as possible! Jaime & Jon you and your family touched my →
Seth & Rachel Commit to Make Salsa
I will always remember the sweet spirits of Seth and Rachel! They had a lake front wedding at The Inn on The Lake I started at the salon with Rachel. I kind of have a thing for reflections. And flowers. And pretty girls :) One of my favorite moments. Grandma was trying to respect the fact that I was a "photojournalist." But she accidentally looked at me →
Helen & Wyatt
Helen and Wyatt were married on Helen's family farm right outside of Charlotte, NC. Helen is so naturally beautiful and vibrant. Her mother glances at her in the mirror. I love that their lips form the same shape! Pews were set up in the lawn for the ceremony! It was so unique! They would not stop smiling! Helen is known for bare feet. And since →
