an adventure

life together is

orange county wedding
& elopement photographer

serving southern california

IF POSING FEELS LIKE UNCHARTED TERRITORY

you're in the right place

emotive and
joyful photography

WEDDINGS

Elopements

engagements

WEDDINGS

Elopements

& expert guide

your day-of support

know what to do with your hands

create the perfect timeline

quickly relive your day in 4 weeks

Finding the best wedding photographer for you is about more than just beautiful pictures—it’s about finding someone who will make your wedding day easier and let's be honest - more FUN.

Here you'll receive all of the above and an experienced guide who will help you:

seamlessly blend adventure & luxury

- Roxanne + Jared

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Arielle during a Google search! The whole shoot felt so easy because she is so personable. This was the first time my fiance and I took professional photos together so we didn't exactly know what to expect...but she walked us through everything and it never felt forced or awkward.

i honestly felt like i was just hanging out with a friend

- Emily + Ben

We love working with Arielle! We've taken photos with her like 4+ times and every time is wonderful! She did our bridals, our wedding day, and a fun destination shoot. She makes you feel so comfortable behind the camera, and is amazing at making you look good. Her personality makes it so easy to have fun.

her edits are amazing, and come in such a timely manner.

- Drianna + Blake

OH MY GOSH. You captured the photos so well and made us feel so comfortable. My husband was feeling really apprehensive...because he does not feel photogenic but he is obsessed with all of them! They turned out beautifully! We are so thankful for the digital album, it's so easy to...share with family and friends!

i could not have imagined our photos turning out as good as they did

TESTIMONIALS

You love the idea of wild, adventurous wedding photos, but you also want to enjoy your wedding day without stress. That’s why I offer post-wedding adventure sessions, so you can have the best of both worlds.

where tradition & adventure meet

Your wedding isn’t just a “shoot” to me—it’s one of the most important days of your life. That's why we will always hop on a call first to make sure we're a good fit and that you're feeling comfortable before making the next step! 

A Connection-First Approach

Being in front of a camera can feel a little weird at first, and most don't think they're "good at it." I'll take the lead with natural prompts that help you move, laugh, and soak it all in together! Just like living through a scene in your own movie. 

joyful, guided imagery

You might be doing this for the first time, but that doesn't mean you have to do the trek solo. As a guide and friend, I will embrace your vision, offer insight, and help curate a timeline to include everything you want to celebrate.

walking through it together

step of the way

here every

my approach

Here's what's on the forecast, but I'll go wherever your adventure is headed. :-)

If you happen to be from the area or visiting at the same time, send me an inquiry to learn about some pretty sweet discounts on wedding, elopement, and engagement packages!

joshua tree - jan.

ALABAMA HILLS - FEB.

ARIZONA - MARCH

2025 travel

BIG SUR - APRIL

YOSEMITE - MAY

JACKSON, WY - JUNE

UTAH - OCT.

CABO - APRIL

AND THE NAT-GEO WORTHY PHOTOS

Sometimes a girl wants the Hacienda-style venue with a dance floor AND romantic photos with her partner in a national park, a hike or an epic bluff.

Adventure Sessions give you an excuse to dress up in bridal attire again - the week before, the day after, whenever fits with how you want to celebrate each other.

After all the prep you're putting into planning, who says celebrating just needs to be on one day and in one place?

adventure sessions allow you to dress up again and take it outside

you can have the venue

adventure sessions

perfect for pre-wedding, vow renewals, honeymoons, anniversaries

times visited

joshua tree?

15+

# of photos taken

7,500+

miles traversed

looking for a pro in

tell me about your plans!

ready for next steps?