Timeless, heirloom wedding photography doesn't have to be stale and boring. If you are looking for romantic, effortless photos without your photography experience feeling cheesy and forced, you're in the right place.  I am a Chicago based wedding photographer, but have photographed over 250 weddings in the last 10 years from coast to coast in the US as well as destinations in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. As a seasoned wedding photographer, it is my mission to provide an easy, effortless photography experience from the moment you inquire until the moment your photos are delivered. I don't follow trends, I am inspired by 35mm film and timeless design, and I vow to give you photos that will bring back every emotion you felt on your wedding day.

documentary meets editorial wedding photographer based in chicago, but frequently traveling to italy and destinations world wide to document your day.

not only is arielle a stand up photographer but she is an incredible human as well. she takes your visions for photos and runs with them, making them better than you could ever imagine.                                    

—  STEPHANIE & CHRIS

we were thrilled with our images-- they were utterly, uniquely us.

—  electra & nick

behind the lens

MEET ARIELLE

Arielle is a Chicago and Italy based wedding photographer with a passion for preserving life's most precious moments. She is a professional at making effortless imagery look romantic and timeless; all while making sure you are relaxed and enjoying your time in front of her lens. It is a great honor to have the ability to document these moments in time, and she never takes the opportunity to document you with your parents and grandparents for granted, as she was fortunate enough to have photographed her grandparent's final portraits together. To Arielle, life is not always picture perfect, and her work is a reflection of just that: genuine, honest, and true to life. 

Arielle is a true wedding and family professional, and the way she carries herself to create stunning works of art sets her apart in an industry obsessed with following trends and finding the next best thing.

AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

weddings

Engagements

FAMILIES

Portraits

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ME ON:

ESSENCE MAGAZINE IN PRINT, modern luxury weddings chicago, BETCHES BRIDE, THE KNOT, WEDDING WIRE, SARAH SEVEN, PARTY SLATE, ZOLA, LAKE SHORE IN LOVE, PHOTOGRAPHERS WITHOUT BORDERS, CURE MAGAZINE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO

upcoming

travel

Arielle has photographed over 175 weddings across 12 states, 5 countries, and 3 continents. While her heart beats for coastal and countryside Italian weddings, she is willing to travel anywhere and everywhere to document your day.

italy

mexico

  philippines

london

egypt

DECEMBER 2023

JANUARY 2024

APRIL & MAY 2024

JUNE 2024

SPRING 2025

let's CAPTURE YOUR MOST     

MOMENTS  together

let's CAPTURE YOUR MOST

MOMENTS  together

unforgettable

© ARIELLE GALLIONE PHOTOGRAPHY 2023, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED