I’m a professional photographer, registered nurse, wife, and mom based in the Hudson Valley. My photography journey began nearly a decade ago—but in 2019, everything shifted. I married the love of my life, rebranded my business, and traded Pennsylvania for the mountains of Upstate New York.

Since then, our story has been full of growth and grace—through a pandemic, homeownership, health challenges, a puppy, and now two beautiful babies. Every part of it has deepened my love for storytelling. Especially the kind that begins on a wedding day.

I believe marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts—an unfolding story of joy, resilience, and partnership. That belief is what drives the way I document love: honestly, artfully, and with a heart that knows how sacred these beginnings truly are.

Most days, I’m balancing motherhood with business—so if I’m not editing or emailing, I’m probably snuggling our son Oliver or baby girl Addison. I love long walks, a strong cup of coffee, and carving out simple moments in a full season.

Hi, I'm Liz!

01. My faith shapes everything I do—it's the foundation of both my life and my business.
02. I’ve worked as a Registered Nurse for six years. It’s taught me how to stay calm in high-pressure moments—something I carry with me on every wedding day.
03. I'm the fourth oldest of eleven children, which means I thrive in beautiful chaos and cherish family connection deeply.
04. I met my husband on eHarmony. He’s now a pastor, and together we’re raising two little ones and a labradoodle in Upstate New York.
05. I walk through hard seasons with honesty. In 2021, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer—you can read more of that story on the blog.
06. I’ve run six half-marathons, and one day I’ll train for a full… but for now, I’m choosing rest over hustle.
07. We have a three-year-old labradoodle who acts like a human toddler and keeps us laughing daily.
08. Gilmore Girls is my comfort show. Something about Stars Hollow just feels like home.
09. I’ve got a growing crew of nieces and nephews—including one on the way.
10. I believe in slow mornings (even if they start with toddlers), strong coffee, and living a life rooted in grace, not performance.

My love for photography started with my mom—the one who always had a camera in hand, quietly preserving the fleeting, ordinary moments that made our life beautiful. She taught me that photographs aren’t just images… they’re legacy. That belief still shapes the way I approach every story I’m trusted to tell.

A Few Things That Make Me, Me

My children
My boo
Calvin

3 things I can't live without:

"Every photo is a memory of our wedding day that we will cherish forever! Joseph and I were very comfortable with Liz from the day we met her, and we couldn't have hired a better or more thoughtful photographer. Liz exceeded our expectations in every way and provided us with a stress-free experience!"-D + J

I bought my first camera in high school and started photographing everything—flowers, leaves, quiet corners of nature. But I quickly realized the best subjects were right in front of me: my seven younger siblings. We spent years capturing every season, every milestone, every bit of joy and chaos. My sisters—always more willing than my brothers—helped me fall in love with storytelling through imagery. That’s where it all began.

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2015:
I shot my first wedding in the August heat. I had just graduated from high-school a few months earlier.  I wore a bright pink shirt, and let's just say my dress code has improved since then. 

2016:
I signed up for a free photography webinar. I then purchased a Shooting and Editing Course, and officially started investing in photography education. Additionally, I graduated community college with my Associates in Applied Science. 

2017:
I purchased a Posing Course and Business Course. I continued to fall more in love with photography and shot five weddings that year. I started nursing school that August. 

2018:
My focus was on nursing school most of that year, but I shot three weddings and continued to practice photography. I started online dating and met my future husband in November.   

2019:
Graduated nursing school in April. Started working as a RN that summer. Got engaged July 18. Married the love of my life on November 16. After a brief honeymoon to Florida, I moved from PA to Upstate, NY. I shot one wedding. Changed my business name from Liz Waterman Photography to Diewald Photography. 

2020:
I shot my brother's wedding in January. Life got interesting in March when COVID-19 hit. Many of my 2020 weddings got canceled due to the pandemic, and my main focus was on surviving being a RN in the midst of a global pandemic. Started working on my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree. We bought our first home in December and moved in right before Christmas. 

2021:
Got diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the end of February, and had surgery in March. Read all about my journey here. Finished my BSN the week I finished cancer treatment. Shot three weddings, second shot one, and associate shot one wedding. Got a puppy! 

2022:
Shot 5 of my own weddings, and second shot six weddings. Participated in two content days/styled shoots. Found out I was pregnant in October! 

2023:
Shot 4 of my own weddings, and second shot  7 weddings. Invested in mentoring and participated in a styled shoot/content day. Gave birth to Oliver James Diewald on June 23, and spent the summer on maternity leave. Changed my business name to Liz Diewald Photography.

2024:
Shot 7 of my own weddings, and second shot  7 weddings. Invested in a composition course and participated in a wedding details workshop. Got pregnant in May with our daughter, and enjoyed spending most of my days at home caring for Oliver. Spent half a wedding season pumping and the other half pregnant.

Getting married in 2025 or 2026? I would love to be a part of your love-story! Very limited availability for fall 2025 weddings. Now booking 2026 weddings.
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"Liz did a phenomenal job on our wedding photos! We love them!"
-Steve and Jeni