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 photographed my first wedding just weeks after graduating high school—in the August heat, with a bright pink shirt and a borrowed lens. It was the beginning of something I didn’t fully understand yet, but I knew I loved telling stories with a camera in my hand.

2016:
I began investing in photography education—starting with a free webinar that opened the door to editing, posing, and business courses. That same year, I completed my associate’s degree in Applied Science, deepening my commitment to both people and lifelong learning.

2017:
I invested in a posing and business course and photographed five weddings that year—each one deepening my love for storytelling. I also began nursing school that August, balancing two callings that both centered around caring for people well.

2018:
Much of my focus remained on nursing school, but I still photographed three weddings and continued growing my skills behind the camera. That fall, I met my now-husband through online dating—an unexpected blessing that would soon change everything.

2019:
I graduated from nursing school in the spring and began working as a registered nurse. That summer, we got engaged—and in November, I married the love of my life. After our honeymoon, we moved from Pennsylvania to Upstate New York, and I rebranded my business with a new name and a renewed vision for where this journey could go.

2020:
I began the year by photographing my brother’s wedding—and just a few months later, the world shifted. As COVID-19 changed everything, most of my weddings were postponed or canceled. I continued my work as a registered nurse during the height of the pandemic while beginning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In December, we bought our first home and moved in just before Christmas—grateful for stability in a year of uncertainty.

2021:
Early that year, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I underwent surgery in March, completed my cancer treatment, and finished my BSN—all within the same season. That year, I photographed three weddings and leaned into the quiet, healing work of learning to slow down, trust deeply, and keep showing up with purpose. We also brought home our sweet puppy, Calvin—an unexpected joy and steady comfort during a year of recovery.

2022:
This was a year of quiet momentum and behind-the-scenes growth. I photographed 5 weddings and second shot 6 more—learning to trust my instincts and deepen my creative voice. I stretched myself with two styled shoots, poured into client experience, and slowly started dreaming forward again. And in October, everything changed when we found out we were expecting our first baby.

2023:
This was the year our son, Oliver James, was born—and everything realigned. I photographed 4 weddings, second shot 7 more, was mentored by other photographers, and joined a content day that reminded me how much I love creating beauty alongside others. I took a summer maternity leave to soak up those early days with Oliver, then stepped into fall with a fresh start: officially changing my business name to Liz Diewald Photography.

2024:
Photographed 7 weddings and second shot 7 more—learning to navigate this season of business with a baby on my hip and a pump in my bag. I invested in a composition course and joined a wedding details workshop that challenged me creatively. We found out we were pregnant with our daughter in May, and I spent most days at home soaking up Oliver’s toddlerhood while growing our next little love. It was a year of holding a lot—business, babies, and big transitions—all at once.

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