Liesl has been slowly putting our home back together after we moved.  

She’s got a great sense of style and its fun watching her put it all together.  The kids were so excited to give her the Geode from one of their trips over Christmas break and she knew right were it would fit.

Liesl just scheduled a time with a busy mom to help her decide which portraits and what type of frames would be best to build their family portrait wall.  So if you get stuck in presenting your photographs, look at some of these ideas - or call Liesl at 585.354.2642 to go over your style and decoration needs.  Liesl is available for appointments all across the Mecklenburg area including Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Lake Norman, and Fort Mill.

I love your style Liesl ~

Observing is one of my favorite pastimes. I am so fortunate to be a photographer, these two things go hand in hand. I love how naturally elegant a bride is when she holds her veil over her arm.

I like how the blue light in the kitchen contrasts with her pink toenail polish.

I adore how the mother starts crying when she is simply explaining how easily she has been crying of late.

I like witnessing people open tender cards.

And I LOVE capturing the fun expressions a bride may make moments before opening a new pair of diamond earrings . . .

I like seeing reflections in wood.

I love how nervous guys can be with a woman photographer around. No matter how small and quiet I may be.

I love how poised a bride can be, just before her ceremony.

I adore fathers with their daughters, nothing is more precious. I also like coordinators who try to hide behind brides, it’s so amusing.

I love green, there can never be too much of it.

Kisses that are overpowered by ear to ear smiles.

I like grooms that cannot stop kissing.

And brides that cannot stop smiling.

I love it when the light is playful.

And when the windows play along.

I adore that no matter what crazy expressions are made during an emotional toast, it will always seem beautiful to me.

I love couples that hold hands.

And enjoy the sunset.

Yes, I like all those little things. And that is why I LOVE photographing weddings.

Amanda & Ryan, thank you so much for letting me observe all those little things that I love so much! You two were wonderful hosts!

-Liesl Cowley

A quick fashion shoot:

I shot this fashion bridal project in time for the fall publishing cycle. Which bridal magazine will go a little dark this fall?

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Joshua and Erica’s album tied in the bold colors of their wedding with the romantic charm of their location.

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Have you an eye for detail?

This image, by the way, was totally unpromted by me. In fact I was warned by Dan & Meg, and I quote, “Dan is a whore and happy to be shot anywhere, anytime. His best man is also a whore, actually he’s a bigger whore and goofier.” I was happy to know upfront that I was dealing with people who LOVE to be photographed!

Anyway, the point is! Yes I have a point! Shoot what is happening! Photograph what you see.

It could be a detail.

Or a gentle moment.

Either way, it all helps to complete the story. And on a day like this, there is much to be remembered!

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