Los Angeles Wedding Photographer for Timeless, Editorial Wedding Stories
When you imagine how you’ll remember your wedding day, you’re not just thinking about beautiful details or elegant portraits—you’re thinking about how it felt.
As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I document weddings with intention, emotion, and a refined editorial eye. My approach blends timeless storytelling with a hospitality-guided experience, allowing you to feel fully present, deeply comfortable, and effortlessly yourself.
Timeless Images & an Unparalleled
Wedding Photography Experience in Los Angeles
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With over 20 years in the event and wedding industry, I bring a rare 360-degree perspective to every celebration. I don’t just photograph weddings—I anticipate moments, support timelines, and guide couples with calm confidence throughout their wedding weekend.
As a premier Los Angeles wedding photographer, I work seamlessly alongside full-service planners to photograph multi-day wedding experiences, destination celebrations, and luxury events across Southern California and beyond.
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owner & lead photographer
I'm Ariel
EXTRAORDINARY
IMAGES THAT STAND
the TEST of TIME
You deserve more than beautiful images.
You deserve a photographer who brings out your truest, most grounded self.
My clients often tell me they felt seen, supported, and completely at ease—so much so that the camera disappears and the moments unfold naturally. That’s where the most meaningful images live.
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west brides:
megan, Magnolia West Bride
Not only is Ariel amazing at her job, she is such a kind person who made every aspect of taking photos so easy for me. I feel so awkward in front of the camera and she made it feel effortless for me and my husband."
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COUPLES
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EDITORIAL
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WEDDINGS
I’m in the business of romance—so naturally, my photographs are a love affair with your story. Each image is guided by emotion, composed with an editorial eye, and finished with a timeless, film-inspired approach—designed to feel as meaningful decades from now as it does today.
Timeless Storytelling with an Editorial Edge
Set beneath towering walnut trees just outside Los Angeles, this sophisticated Southern California wedding blended modern romance with timeless tradition. Soft blush florals, satin linens, and candlelit tables created an ethereal setting designed for an intimate, luxury dining experience.
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Dior-Inspired Quiet Luxury Wedding | Santa Barbara on the California Central Coast
A refined, fashion-forward wedding weekend featuring letter-pressed stationery, couture details, lush floral design, and a custom Monique Lhuillier gown. Photographed by a Los Angeles–based wedding photographer, this Dior-inspired wedding weekend on the California Central Coast embodied quiet luxury from start to finish.
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Elegant Walnut Grove Wedding | Southern California
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Downtown Los Angeles Destination Wedding Weekend
Willow and Connor’s destination wedding in Downtown Los Angeles was modern, relaxed, and deeply joyful. Their wedding weekend included a welcome party at The Conrad, an intimate ceremony under the olive trees at Redbird, portraits at Vibiana, and an unforgettable dinner and dance celebration in the heart of LA.
HOSPITALITY
Luxury Wedding Photography in Los Angeles
Your wedding may take place over one magical weekend -
but I’m here for every moment leading up to it.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
From our first conversation to your final gallery, I provide thoughtful guidance tailored to your needs—whether you prefer hands-on support or quiet presence.
A balance of refined portraits and unscripted, in-between moments—captured with intention and emotional depth.
Natural skin tones, true-to-life color, and heirloom imagery designed to endure.
After years in the wedding industry, I’ve cultivated trusted relationships with luxury planners and creative partners throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
Carrie, MAGNOLIA WEST BRIDE
We felt like we could be ourselves while receiving direction. In the end, our photos were flawless, with both editorial-inspired shots and sweet, candid moments.
Ariel makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable.
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