MAGNOLIA WEST PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT MAGNOLIA WEST PHOTOGRAPHY
FOR THE BRIDE
Who Refuses to be Ordinary
You're not the bride who wants everything to look perfect. You want it to feel true — to you, to him, to the love that's been quietly building into something you can barely contain.
The way your people laugh a little too loud. The moment that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. The feeling underneath everything, the one that's hard to name but impossible to miss.
That's what I'm here for.
Not to document your day — to feel it with you, and give it back to you forever.
YOU ALREADY KNOW.
Nina, MAGNOLIA WEST BRIDE
She crafts moments of sheer magic, ensuring that every frame is imbued with the love, joy, and authenticity of the day.
Ariel's mastery behind the lens goes far beyond simply taking pictures!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
You don't just get a photographer on your wedding day. You get someone who has stood in this space hundreds of times — who knows what's coming before it arrives, who sees the moments others miss, and who quietly keeps everything moving so you never have to.
My experience goes far beyond the camera. From the details you're still figuring out to the ones you haven't thought of yet, I've been there. And I'll be there for you — every step, at your pace, with complete confidence in where we're headed.
So when the day finally comes, you won't be hoping it goes beautifully. You'll know.
An Expert Eye. An Unshakeable Guide.
You don't just get a photographer on your wedding day. You get someone who has stood in this space hundreds of times — who knows what's coming before it arrives, who sees the moments others miss, and who quietly keeps everything moving so you never have to.
My experience goes far beyond the camera. From the details you're still figuring out to the ones you haven't thought of yet, I've been there. And I'll be there for you — every step, at your pace, with complete confidence in where we're headed.
So when the day finally comes, you won't be hoping it goes beautifully. You'll know.
An Expert Eye.
An Unshakeable Guide.
You're not looking for someone to point a camera at you. You want someone who actually gets you — your humor, your tenderness, the way you look at him when you think no one's watching.
That's the version of you I'm after.
Before we ever meet at the altar, we build something real. The kind of comfort that makes you forget I'm there — and lets everything true rise to the surface. No performing. No posing. Just you, fully yourself, on the biggest day of your life.
That's when the magic happens. And I'm here for it!
A People Person with a Love for Authenticity
A People Person with a Love for
Authenticity
nico, wedding officiant
She is hands down one of the best wedding photographers there is.
Her work is somehow both cinematic and genuine.
Ariel has a keen eye that captures moments of vibrant authenticity and joyousness.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and you've thought about it deeply. You deserve a photographer who matches that energy — someone who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and never leaves you guessing.
I believe the best work happens when you feel completely at ease. So ask me anything. About my process, my packages, what to expect from start to finish. There are no silly questions here.
What you'll always get from me: straight answers, zero surprises, and work that goes beyond what you imagined.
An Open Book. No Fine Print.
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and you've thought about it deeply. You deserve a photographer who matches that energy — someone who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and never leaves you guessing.
I believe the best work happens when you feel completely at ease. So ask me anything. About my process, my packages, what to expect from start to finish. There are no silly questions here.
What you'll always get from me: straight answers, zero surprises, and work that goes beyond what you imagined.
An Open Book.
No Fine Print.
Her ability to capture the beauty and joy of the day is nothing shy of perfect!
Kameron, Magnolia West Bride
If we had to do it again, Ariel would continue to be our pick! She was so organized, communicated with us clearly, and happily answered any and all of our questions.
owner & lead photographer
As a transplant from Savannah, GA, living in the Greater Los Angeles area, I like to think of myself as a cross between a refined southern belle and a relaxed Californian.
I've always appreciated deep roots and rich history, which is where the inspiration for the name, Magnolia West, came from. It is the street my mother was raised on, in the house my grandfather built with his own two hands.
My family is what keeps me grounded: my roots. Through my camera, I'm honored to tell the story of yours.
Hi, I'm Ariel
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my hometown - Savannah, ga
It's my favorite place in the whole world. I draw inspiration from the refined and elegant culture, the rich history, the colors of the buildings, and the 1800's architecture.
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wedding day momemt
That moment right after the ceremony when my couples realize they're forever starts right then. I can't wait to capture this very moment for you!
03
rosé all day?!
Yes, please! I could live off champagne and french fries. Who's with me?
my favorite things:
Brooke, MAGNOLIA WEST BRIDE
Possibly, more important than that is the way that Ariel has made us feel throughout our wedding planning process and pre-wedding photo session. We truly did not want it to end, and the images were better than we could have imagined.
Ariel's imagery is romantic, timeless, and truly captures the essence of our relationship.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
