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pricing & offerings

The experience you are investing in

Photos aren’t just about how things looked, they’re about how it felt to be there. My approach is effortless, intentional, and deeply personal. I guide you when needed while leaving space for real connection, so your images feel honest, timeless, and true to you. If you’re drawn to warm, genuine imagery that feels meaningful and full of life, you’re in the right place.

Pricing starts at $450

Currently booking August 2026 & beyond

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A young couple poses cheek to cheek outdoors at golden hour, the woman wearing gold jewelry and a name necklace.

Couples

Classic package

$450
  • 45 Minutes of Coverage
  • 45+ Edited Images
  • 1 Outfit
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

Couples sessions are relaxed, natural, and centered on real connection. With gentle guidance, I capture timeless imagery that feels effortless and true to you. Perfect for anniversaries or simply celebrating this season together, just because.

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

THE LOVE STORY PACKAGE

$500

The Love Story session is designed for couples wanting more depth and storytelling. With added intention, movement, and variety, I focus on capturing emotion and in-between moments that create a fuller, more meaningful gallery to relive for years.

  • 1 Hour of Coverage
  • 70+ Edited Images
  • 2 Outfits
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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the adventure/creative package


$550

The Adventure Session is for couples who want more than a traditional photoshoot. Whether we’re hiking, exploring somewhere new, or chasing sunset, this session is all about documenting your connection through an experience.

  • 1.5 Hours of Coverage
  • 80+ Edited Images
  • 2 Outfits
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Location Planning Assistance
  • Free Welcome Guide

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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Close-up of bride and groom holding hands at sunset, showcasing diamond engagement ring and gold bracelet on lace wedding dress.

Engagement

Classic package

$500
  • 45 Minutes of Coverage
  • 50+ Edited Images
  • 1 Outfit
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

Engagement sessions are intentional and thoughtfully guided, capturing your connection in a way that feels natural and true to you. This experience documents this meaningful season and creates timeless images you’ll be proud to share and look back on for years to come.

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

the signature love package

$575
  • 1 Hour of Coverage
  • 70+ Edited Images
  • 2-3 Outfits
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

The Signature Love engagement session offers a more elevated, story-driven experience. With added intention, variety, and creative direction, this session captures emotion and movement—resulting in a richer, more expansive gallery you’ll treasure for years to come.

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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Elopement



FROM $1,200

Elopements are intimate, intentional, and deeply meaningful. My approach focuses on documenting your day with care and presence, capturing the moments as they unfold naturally while ensuring everything feels thoughtfully guided and real.

  • 2 Hours of Coverage
  • 200+ Edited Images
  • 2-4 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Sneak Peeks Within 72 Hours

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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Wedding


FROM $2,000


Wedding collections are customized based on your timeline, location, and coverage needs. Intimate coverage begins at $2,000, with most full wedding day collections ranging from $3,000–$4,000.

  • Coverage options for intimate days + full weddings
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution images
  • 3–6 week gallery delivery
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Complimentary mini engagement session

*A 30% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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Motherhood

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENt
GENDER REVEAL
maternity

$450

These sessions are designed to feel intimate, joyful, and full of anticipation. With soft direction and space for real emotion, I capture imagery that preserves the excitement of your announcement and the sweetness of your reveal.

  • 1 Hour of Coverage
  • 60+ Edited Images
  • 1 Outfit
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

New parents tenderly hold their newborn baby, with father kissing the infant as mother smiles peacefully.
Couple dancing in white outfits at desert sunset with saguaro cactus, maternity photo shoot in Arizona.
newborn

$475

The Newborn session honors the soft, fleeting moments of early parenthood. Through natural connection and subtle direction, I document the snuggles, the stillness, and the overwhelming love that fills your home.

  • 1 Hour of Coverage
  • 60+ Edited Images
  • 1 Outfit
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery
  • Free Welcome Guide

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

THE MOTHERHOOD STORY COLLECTION (BUNDLE)


$1,500 (VALUED AT $1,825 IF BOOKED SEPARATELY)
  • Pregnancy Announcement Session
  • Gender Reveal Session
  • Maternity Session
  • Newborn Session
  • 1 Hour of Coverage Per Session
  • 300+ Edited Images Total
  • Priority Scheduling Throughout Pregnancy
  • 2-2.5 Week Gallery Delivery Per Session
  • Free Welcome Guide

*A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at time of booking

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Testimonials

"MONTHS BEFORE EVEN HEARING ABOUT ARIANA COMING TO CALIFORNIA, I WAS SCROLLING ON HER TIKTOK WHILE LIKING HER POSTS AND WISHING SHE WAS IN MY AREA. I CONTINUED TO SEARCH FOR OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR MONTHS AND BOOM HER TIKTOK POPPED UP ABOUT HER COMING TO MONTEREY, CA. ARIANA IS TRULY AMAZING AND MADE US FEEL SO COMFORTABLE. CREATIVE AND EXACTLY WHAT I ENVISIONED. THE PHOTOS ARE BEAUTIFUL! THE SESSION WAS SO FUN AND WE LEFT THE SESSION SO HAPPY TO HAVE SOMEONE LIKE ARIANA TAKE OUR PHOTOS. YOU GENUINELY CAN TELL SHE LOVES WHAT SHE DOES!"

celine & ALEX
Romantic couple sharing a passionate kiss on sandy desert dunes with mountain backdrop at golden hour.
Testimonials

"MY EXPERIENCE WITH ARIANA WAS COMFORTABLE,FUN, AND OVERALL JUST AN ENJOYABLE AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. THE WAY SHE CAPTURED THE LOVE BETWEEN MY FIANCÉ AND I WITHOUT ANY WORDS REALLY SHOWS HOW TALENTED AND CREATIVE HER WORK IS. I WOULDN’T HAVE ANYONE ELSE DO MY PICTURES. I WILL CONTINUE TO DAY DREAM ABOUT THESE PICTURES AND THE MOMENTS SHE CAPTURED FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. IF YOU WANT RAW, EMOTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS CAPTURED PLEASE BOOK WITH HER SHE’S THE GIRL TO DO THE JOB!"

kyleigh & reggie
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss at sunset with Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona as a stunning backdrop.
Testimonials

"Growing up as a Barbie princess girl, I’ve always wanted wedding photos that looked like those movies came to life. These photos did exactly that. Ariana was warm, friendly, helpful, and skilled. If you’re looking for magical photos that feel effortless and capture the true emotion, intimacy, and beauty of the moment, I’d book Ariana. These photos were absolutely worth every penny and I am so so grateful I stumbled across Ariana’s page"

alyssa & eyan
Couple dancing romantically on rocks by a tranquil river at golden sunset, surrounded by reeds and trees.
Testimonials

"Working with Ariana was genuinely such an amazing experience from start to finish. What we loved most was how cinematic and emotional the photos felt while still looking so natural and authentic to us. Every single photo captured the emotions of the moment so perfectly and somehow looked straight out of a movie. We were genuinely tearing up looking through the gallery because of how beautiful everything turned out. Ariana did such an incredible job capturing both the big moments and the little in-between moments that made the session feel so special"

leah & emmanuel
A couple dances together in front of the majestic Superstition Mountains during golden hour in Arizona's desert landscape.
Testimonials

"Our experience was nothing short of phenomenal! Ariana made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She had so many good ideas for poses and the pictures came out better than I could've hoped for. She truly captured the magic & emotions of this exciting time in our lives. Thank you Ariana, we'll definitely be working with you again in the future!"

RACHEL & SCOTT
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Testimonials

"Seriously amazing!!! She was incredibly helpful with the entire process and made the photo shoot so fun and easygoing! We seriously had such a fun time and the gallery is everything I dreamed of for my engagement photos!!!"

CAILEY & CHEYTON
Couple sharing a kiss during maternity photo shoot in Arizona desert with Superstition Mountains backdrop.
Testimonials

"At first I was hesitant to book a maternity shoot in general because I wasn't sure how I would feel, but Ariana made the whole experience so comfortable and easy! She gave us choices for so many great locations and helped me choose what to wear, she guided us into the poses and everything felt natural. Shes a true hype woman! I loved taking the photos the way that Ariana shot them because everything felt natural, nothing was forced and I think that really came through in the photos!"

CASEY & FERNANDO
A couple shares an intimate romantic moment, with a woman in delicate lace lingerie being embraced from behind.
Testimonials

"The whole experience was seemless from inquiring about a session to quick response time, communication about the shoot location, and the shoot itself was all perfect! Ariana is very lovely to work with and made me and my fiance very comfortable and relaxed during the shoot as she guided us through the whole thing! Not to mention the pictures turned out so incredible. We got our picture in one week as promised as well!

ACELYN & ZACH
A romantic maternity photo at sunset shows a couple sharing a tender kiss while highlighting the pregnant belly.
Testimonials

"ARIANA REALLY CAPTURED OUR LOVE. WE BATTLED INFERTILITY FOR 5 YEARS BEFORE GETTING OUR LITTLE MIRACLE, AND IT WAS SO IMPORTANT TO ME THAT OUR PICTURES SHOWED OUR LOVE FOR THIS CHILD. SHE ABSOLUTELY NAILED IT. 10/10 YOU WILL NOT REGRET BOOKING WITH ARIANA!! AND YOUR FULL GALLERY INCLUDES SO MANY PHOTOS!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!"

isabel & John
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Testimonials

"ARIANA IS Literally the sweetest and most easy-going person! You don’t feel one bit awkward. She’s so good at her job. I highly highly recommend! Her laugh is very contagious as well! :) My fiancé and I have never taken pictures together so we have no idea how to pose but she made it super easy, flawless and smooth for us!"

TARYN & JAY
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Testimonials

"Ariana was the sweetest! From our very first messages to the final delivery, her communication was exceptional. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and we received our photos so quickly! We shared plenty of laughs and even faced a few challenges along the way, but her patience, kindness, and understanding made the entire experience so enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely amazing, and we can’t wait to cherish them for a lifetime. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer who truly cares about her clients!"

MEGAN & JAMISON
Romantic couple embracing at sunset by a serene lake with mountains in the background.
Testimonials

"I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE PHOTOS I SAW ON ARIANA’S SOCIALS AND HOPED OURS WOULD TURN OUT JUST AS WELL BUT KNEW THAT ME AND MY FIANCÉ MAY NOT BE QUITE AS NATURAL AS OTHER COUPLES. ARIANA IS BY FAR THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER I HAVE WORKED WITH AND SHE COMPLETELY BLEW MY EXPECTATIONS OUT OF THE WATER. SHE GUIDED US THROUGH EVERY POSE, DOWN TO EVEN POSING MY HAND TO LOOK NATURAL. I COULDN’T RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH"

ella & gus
Couple sitting together on a blanket in a lush green park during golden hour sunset.
Testimonials

"THE Experience was incredible! Being new to the location having someone so welcoming and not awkward made the whole process so comfortable!! Gave amazing recommendations and was always open and honest about the whole process. Truly was such a beautiful experience and wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!"

CARLIE & QUENTIN
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Testimonials

"Ariana was an absolute joy to both communicate and work with. She captured our vision perfectly while making us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She truly is so talented and cannot wait to work together again in the future"

reis & nolan
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Testimonials

"ARIANA WAS SO AMAZING TO WORK WITH! SHE WAS VERY ORGANIZED AND MADE US FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE. SHE IS SO ATTENTIVE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE SHOOT AND WAS ALWAYS HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I HAD! SOMETHING THAT I REALLY ENJOYED WAS HER CAMERA SET UP. SHE HAD HER PHONE ATTACHED TO HER CAMERA SO THAT WE COULD SEE OUR INSPO PICTURES WHILE GETTING INTO EACH POSE. I’VE NEVER HAD ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER DO THIS AND IT WAS SUPER HELPFUL! OVERALL LOVED OUR EXPERIENCE AND CAN’T WAIT FOR OUR NEXT SESSION!"

madison & hunter
A couple embraces at sunset by a serene lake surrounded by mountains in warm golden light.
Testimonials

"This was our first couples photo shoot and it was amazing. From the start to finish. There was an issue at the beginning of the session where the spot was taken BY ANOTHER COUPLE, Ariana went around THE LAKE TO look FOR other SPOTS so we could still have our shoot on a dock that night!! She was so accommodating and made sure we felt comfortable the whole time. She made us laugh and made it a fun experience. I love how you can feel emotion and love through THE PHOTOS"

BROOKLYN & COLE
Couple sharing a romantic moment at sunset in the Sonoran Desert with saguaro cacti and mountains in the background.
Testimonials

"The experience was so comfortable! My husband and I haven’t really had pictures taken outside of our wedding and she made the process so easy and fun. I was laughing the whole time and the pictures are perfect! The style feels so warm and cozy. This allows the pictures to capture my husband and me exactly how I wanted. I cannot wait to get them printed for our home"

ellie & colton

FAQ

Do I need to know how to pose?

Not at all! You don’t need experience in front of the camera, just a willingness to fully lean into the experience together. I’ll guide you through the entire session with direction, movement, and prompts, but the best photos happen when you’re open to laughing, running around, twirling, holding each other close, and being fully present with your person. Most couples end up saying it felt more like a fun, intentional date than a photoshoot.

 

What should we wear?

Soft neutrals and earthy tones photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your connection. If possible, avoid solid black, navy, or any darker colors, as it can feel heavy in photos. Coordinating tones (rather than matching exactly) creates the most natural, timeless look. Feel free to send me outfit options if you’d like help deciding!


 

Can you recommend any good locations?

 

Absolutely! I have a curated list of beautiful locations across Arizona that photograph beautifully in different seasons and lighting. Whether you’re envisioning desert mountains, a lakeside sunset, soft greenery, or something more intimate and minimal, I’ll guide you toward a spot that aligns with your vision and the overall feel you want.

 

What if the weather is bad on the day of an outdoor shoot?

Your experience (and your photos) are important to me, so I always keep a close eye on the forecast leading up to your session. If the weather looks unfavorable like heavy rain, strong winds, or extreme conditions, we’ll reschedule to the next mutually available date at no additional cost.

 

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capturing your love

 

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