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Brody + Gen

December 30, 2019

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THIS SESSION Y’ALL.

It was my last one of 2019, and Brody and Gen absolutely crushed it. We had unseasonably warm weather and took advantage of it at North Avenue Beach. Brody is from the burbs and Gen is from Kalamazoo; they currently live in Memphis, and neither of them have seen the skyline in person from this view. The light was maaaagical, and I had a blast getting to know these two kind humans as we snapped their photos. I might be a little bias (or just delirious from a long month), but these may be some of my favorites from this year. I cannot wait to shoot their wedding in Michigan next year.

 

 

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I asked Brody to whisper in Gen’s ear something he was excited about for the wedding. She needed a second to compose herself after and it was the sweetest thing.

 

 

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2019 ended with a great personal loss, and it has been hard to continue on with running my business these last few weeks, but I am grateful for clients who have shown me so much love and patience as I’ve rescheduled, pushed back deadlines, and tried to regain my bearings. Here’s to a new decade and new adventures in 2020.

 

All images copyright © Arielle Gallione 2019.

  1. […] pros to shooting engagement photos in the offseason. It can be unique, it makes popular spots like North Avenue Beach easier to park at without crowds, and you can finish your session with hot chocolate and donuts. […]

  2. […] pros to shooting engagement photos in the offseason. It can be unique, it makes popular spots like North Avenue Beach easier to park at without crowds, and you can finish your session with hot chocolate and donuts. […]

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Artist's statement

hi, i'm Arielle.

I am an empathic lover girl. Gift giving is my love language. I love deeply, and am unwaveringly passionate about caring for others. Years of experience combined with an empathetic heart have allowed me to anticipate moments that truly capture the essence of your wedding day. I strive to create photos that feel perfectly, yet effortlessly, you. 

Your wedding photos should become apart of your legacy. They deserve to be family heirlooms. You should be able to look at them and remember exactly how you felt in those fleeting moments. 

I specialize in blending documentary photo journalism with fine art, creative portraiture. I aim to capture every moment with intention and care - from event design and perfectly curated details to the unedited joy of you on the dance floor with your best friends. From intimate, single night events to multi-day destination productions, I strive to tell stories within your photo galleries that are a perfect reflection of you. 

It is an honor to be the person behind the lens on your wedding day, and it is one that I will never take for granted.

xo,

Arielle

 

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