ARIELLE TEFT PHOTOGRAPHY

Wedding Pricing & Details

Well Hello There,

Thank you for taking the time to inquire. Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most

important decisions you’ll make. A photographer does more than capture images; they observe,

guide, and collaborate to bring your vision to life. The photographs we create together should reflect

your style and the feeling of your day, and alignment in our vision makes all the difference.

My approach is rooted in fine art photojournalism, drawn to natural light and compositions that

feel effortless rather than posed. I balance quiet observation with gentle direction, allowing

you to stay fully present while I capture every genuine glance, gesture, and detail.

The poetic minimalism of Paolo Roversi, the honesty of Peter Lindbergh, and the elegance of Erté’s

1920s illustrations all influence how I see and compose. While trends shift, classic portraiture

endures, and I believe your wedding photographs should feel timeless in the same way.

I love working with couples who value trust, style, and creative collaboration. If my work resonates

with you, I’d love to continue the conversation. I’m based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and always

open to travel; light speaks its own language everywhere, and I’m endlessly inspired to follow it.

Arielle Teft

Wedding Pricing & Details

STANDARD COLLECTION

• Timeline consultation and creative direction

• 8 hours coverage with Arielle

• Second photographer

• Approximately 600-800 full-resolution, personally

edited photographs, delivered on a USB drive

Private online gallery to easily share with family and friends, with access to professional print services and digital downloads

• Print release

Travel fees may apply

$8,500

À La Carte Offerings

1-hour session with approximately 50 photographs delivered in an online gallery

Grand Rapids Engagement Session — $950

2-hour session with approximately 50 photographs delivered in an online gallery

Chicago Engagement Session — $2,000

An intimate, elevated evening before your wedding, filled with clinking glasses, soft candlelight, and candid moments. Two hours of coverage.

Welcome Evening — $2,000

Premium Leather Albums — $1,600

40 pages of contemporary design and expert production, preserving your wedding moments in a stunning keepsake.

Additional Wedding Day Coverage — $750/hour

All The Bells

FROM WELCOME EVENING TO FAREWELL.

• Timeline consultation and creative direction

• 10 hours wedding day coverage with Arielle

• Second photographer

• 2 hours welcome evening coverage or day-after brunch coverage

• 46-page premium leather photo album

Private online gallery to easily share with family and friends, with access to professional print services and digital downloads

• Print release

Travel fees may apply

$14,800

Intimate Weddings

PARTIAL-DAY COVERAGE

• Timeline consultation and creative direction

• 6 hours coverage with Arielle

Private online gallery to easily share with family and friends, with access to professional print services and digital downloads

• Print release

Travel fees may apply

$7,000

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! The packages in the guide are a starting point. I’m happy to talk through your unique vision and adjust coverage, add-ons, or hours so it fits your day perfectly.

  • If you’re considering an engagement session, my answer’s always yes. They offer a relaxed way to connect before the wedding and create timeless portraits in a more intimate setting. All my couples who’ve booked a session end up saying it was one of the best choices they made.

    If an engagement session isn’t the right fit, welcome party coverage is a wonderful alternative. It’s a natural way to meet and settle into the weekend. Welcome parties are some of my favorite moments to photograph. They give me a chance to meet your people and help you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Plus, the images captured add another meaningful layer to your celebration.

  • You will receive approximately 30 photographs for digital download via an online gallery with rights to print for personal use. Turnaround time with editing is under 4 weeks.

  • While each destination is unique and requires its own arrangements, I always prefer to keep things streamlined with a single travel fee that rolls together all the associated travel cost for that weekend to keep things simple. Generally, I prefer to handle all of my own travel arrangements. Please email me for a customized quote.

  • I photograph digitally using Canon R5 cameras with all L-series prime lenses.

  • Family portraits are carefully planned and limited to 15 combinations to keep things efficient and focused. I’m happy to capture any additional group shots naturally throughout the reception as they happen.

  • Every final image is edited by me from start to finish. Nothing is automated or outsourced. I select only the strongest images from each setup, leaving out any with blinking, awkward expressions, or blur. Editing includes color correction, light retouching, cropping, and removing small distractions, all with the goal of keeping everything natural and true to life. I don’t alter body shapes or features. The edits are meant to refine, not change.

    With over 12 years of experience, I’ve learned that strong images start well before the editing phase. Every couple receives my Wedding Insights & Tips Guide, filled with practical recommendations to help you feel prepared and make the most of the time, light, and moments we’re creating together.

  • During peak season, final galleries are delivered within 12 weeks, though most are ready in 6–8 weeks. I share a handful of preview images within the first week. You can expect roughly 60–80 final images per hour of coverage, depending on your day.

  • I’ve been photographing weddings since 2012.

  • To secure your date, I require a signed contract and a non‑refundable deposit of 50% of your package cost. Please return the signed agreement within one week to hold your date. The remaining balance is due two weeks before your wedding.

    From there, I’ll guide you through every step so the planning process feels easy and seamless.

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