Kind words from my couples
I don’t even know where to begin. From the moment I met Ariah, I knew she was someone special. We were introduced through a mutual friend when I was looking for a photographer for our engagement photos and from the first interaction, it felt like we had been friends forever.
My husband and I were planning a destination wedding and had chosen the venue of our dreams, Esperanza in Cabo. Capturing it perfectly was a top priority. The easy and expected route would have been to go with the resort’s recommended photographers who had shot there countless times and knew all the standard “spots and shots”. But after receiving our engagement photos from Ariah, there was no question in our minds that we needed her. Ariah has a gift she can make magic with even the most limited resources. We had our engagement photos taken at Nomade in Austin, Texas and it appears we are in a tropical destination spot.
She doesn’t just take photos; she creates moments. Even though she had never been to our venue, we trusted her completely because she has an eye, a vision, and a craft that’s unmatched. Leading up to the wedding, she met with us multiple times via Zoom to discuss our vision in detail. She went above and beyond by arriving in Cabo early to meet our planner, scout the venue, and review the inspiration photos we’d sent.
On our wedding day, Ariah wasn’t just our photographer, she was our calm, our cheerleader, and, at times, our unofficial planner. Somehow, she wore every hat with grace. And the photos!!! I still don’t have the words. She didn’t just meet our expectations; she shattered them. Like I said, it would have been easy to go with someone who had shot at the venue innumerable times, but Ariah had a new and fresh perspective and made our photos unique. Every detail, every emotion, every fleeting moment was captured. These photos are now some of our most treasured memories, and we will cherish them forever.
Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you can make. The day itself flies by in a blur, but your photos are what stay with you. They are the tangible memories of one of the most meaningful days of your life. Ariah understands that deeply. She doesn’t just photograph the obvious moments, she finds the quiet, emotional, often unseen ones too.
Since then, Ariah has become so much more than a photographer to us. We asked her to shoot my brother’s proposal, and next year she’ll be photographing his wedding. She’s now our go-to for everything, and it’s hard to imagine these milestone moments without her there.
Ariah is not only incredibly talented, she’s someone who pours her heart into her work, and it shows. We are endlessly grateful for her, and we can’t wait for the many more memories she’ll capture for our family.
Morgan and Alec Faraj| April 2025
I would choose you over and over again, you always figure out how to make the photo better than the imagination.
There are truly no words that can fully capture the gratitude I feel for Ariah and the gift she gave me on my wedding day.
I believe with my whole heart that Ariah was sent to me like an angel—graceful, calm, grounded, and exceptionally talented. In a moment of high emotion and tight timelines, she stepped in with the kind of presence you rarely come across: warm, creative, and quietly powerful. She wasn’t just a photographer—she was a calming force, an artist, and even a part of my ceremony.
Our wedding was small and intimate—a micro ceremony in a church in Austin—and from the moment Ariah arrived, she immediately understood what I wanted. With such limited time, she managed to capture every single shot I envisioned—without me even having to say much. It was like she read my mind. The moody, vintage-inspired images she created for us were beyond anything I could have hoped for. Every frame she delivered was filled with texture, emotion, light, and soul. She has such a sharp eye for beauty in the in-between moments—the quiet glances, the sacred stillness, the realness. Her work is art.
But what makes Ariah truly unforgettable is her heart. When I realized I needed someone to read during the ceremony and didn’t have anyone else, Ariah volunteered without hesitation. She stood beside me not just as my photographer but as someone who genuinely cared. That is who she is—someone who shows up fully and gives her all, both in her craft and in who she is as a human being.
If you’re looking for someone who will not only document your day but elevate it—someone who will treat your memories with care, artistry, and soul—Ariah is the one. She is cool, kind, wildly creative, and such a joy to be around. I feel incredibly lucky that our paths crossed, and I will cherish the work she created for me for the rest of my life.
Ariah, thank you for giving me timeless magic. You truly are one of a kind.
Gladys and Kyle Cunningham | April 2025
Don’t ever ever think twice about booking her! She is a blessing and a gift to anyone getting married. Her talents and positive energy will make a huge difference on your wedding day.
On one of the most meaningful and unforgettable days of my life, I truly couldn’t have imagined anyone more perfect to have by my side than Ariah. From the moment she arrived, she brought such a calming presence and gently reminded me to stay grounded in what the day was really about—a covenant between God, me, and my husband. She helped ease the stress, quiet the chaos, and allowed me to be fully present in every moment.
Ariah has such a gift—not just for photography, but for storytelling. She captured every detail with intention and grace, highlighting not only the beauty of the day, but also our personalities, our emotions, and the deep love we felt from our family and friends. Even when timelines got tight, she handled everything with professionalism and ease, never making us feel rushed. She created space for us to pause, breathe, and soak in the moment as husband and wife—something we’ll forever be grateful for.
Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the best day of our lives over and over again. If I had to plan my wedding again, Ariah would be absolutely be there!
Josh and Venae Ehambe| October 2024
"We absolutely LOVED having Ariah as our photographer for both our engagement and wedding photos. She gracefully balanced professionalism with intentionality. She was so active in her communication and structured in her process. She was also so positive, encouraging, and friendly throughout. This makes her such a trustworthy professional who empowers her clients to feel 100% supported the entire time leading up to their wedding day.
We felt like a good phrase to describe our wedding day was that it felt "covered in prayer", and Ariah certainly contributed to that. She walked and prayed with us throughout our entire wedding planning - from discussing our shot lists and preferences months before to taking care of post-wedding needs, like ordering prints and sharing photos with vendors, months after. We are so pleased with our beautiful photos and would definitely recommend her to all of our engaged friends!"
Jacob and Ashley Palmer| December 2023
Ariah is trustworthy and hardworking, so she went the extra mile to make sure our day was successfully and beautifully captured, and we had one less thing for us to think about.