She will transform your wedding day into artwork. Arielle effortlessly captures moments that reveal the love you have for your significant other; she enhances your moodiness and emotion—giving each image clarity and force. She dissolves any nervousness that comes along with being photographed with the perfect amount of direction.
— Rachel
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How do we book you?
We begin with a conversation to make sure we’re the right fit and your date is available. Once your date is secured, we’ll move into the planning phase, and I’ll guide you through every step leading up to your wedding day.
If you’d like to read more about the experiences my clients have had, you can check out their reviews on my About page. I love sharing them because they give a real sense of what working together is like.
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What is your pricing?
I offer customized wedding coverage to suit your day, with packages designed to meet a range of needs depending on location, coverage, and any additional celebration days. Coverage in Grand Rapids begins at $8,500, with shorter-day options also available, and most couples invest between $9,500 and $16,000. Once I have a few details, I’ll provide a detailed pricing guide and an estimate.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year so I can be fully present and intentional with every couple I work with.
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What's your editing process like?
Every final image is edited by me from start to finish. Nothing is automated or outsourced. 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.
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Do you recommend booking an Engagement Session and/or Welcome Party Coverage?
If you’re considering an engagement session, my answer’s always yes. They offer a relaxed way to connect before the wedding and create 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.
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How long have you been photographing weddings? Do you photograph other types of sessions as well?
I have been photographing weddings since 2012.
I also photograph a limited number of lifestyle sessions throughout the year, from family sessions and senior portraits to honeymoons and other meaningful moments.
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How long will it take to receive our photographs and how many final images will be delivered?
During peak season, final galleries are delivered within 12 weeks, though most are ready within 6 to 8 weeks. You’ll receive a small set of preview images within the first week after your wedding.
You can expect approximately 60 to 80 final images per hour of coverage, depending on the flow and details of your day. Your photographs will be delivered through a private online gallery for viewing and downloading, along with a USB drive for long term keeping.