Liesl NYC

Liesl NYC is a queer-owned photography studio in New York City, run by photographer Liesl Henrichsen. The studio specializes in cinematic wedding and couples photography, mixing digital with 35mm film and Polaroid. Liesl came to weddings from fashion photography and has focused on couples ever since her first wedding shoot.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

As a queer photographer, Liesl set up her studio with LGBTQ+ couples in mind. Her work centers on intimacy and the relationship between two people, and her relaxed way of posing lets you interact naturally rather than perform for the camera. For couples who want to feel at ease and see themselves honestly in their photographs, that combination is hard to beat.

What she offers

• Wedding photography by the hour
• Couples and engagement sessions
• 35mm film and Polaroid alongside digital
• A second photographer for longer weddings
• A preview of favorite images the week after the shoot
• A private, high-resolution online gallery

How she works

Liesl places you in the frame, then steps back and lets you be with each other. If a moment needs a little help, she moves into gentle posing, but the aim is always natural interaction. All digital images and film scans are edited in-house. You receive a set of favorites within a week and the full gallery a few weeks later, delivered through a password-protected online gallery. Film images arrive as scans in the same gallery. For video, Liesl can recommend filmmakers she works with.

Where she covers

The studio is based in New York City and covers weddings and couples sessions across New York City. Liesl also travels further afield, with transport and accommodation for longer trips covered by a single flat travel fee.