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Susanna & Adam at The Haight

May 8, 2022

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Suz and Adam’s wedding was my first of busy season and I am SO grateful we had beautiful weather (the last 40+ days of rain and no sunshine have been brutal on my well being, and I am sure a lot of you can relate.) I am a veteran of their venue, The Haight, but whenever I shoot at a venue frequently I find ways to make my couple’s photos unique to avoid my own feelings of redundancy. For these two it meant shooting wedding party photos and portraits off site in downtown Elgin, as well as taking advantage of gorgeous spring blooms. My favorite part of the day was Susanna’s Grandma, lovingly known as Guma, rolling down the aisle as flower girl and tossing rose petals. Scroll through these photos to see Guma in all her glory, as well as some of my favorite from this day:

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Susanna had an exact replica made of her mom’s ring. So sweet.
If you know me, you know that it only took 30 seconds for me to lose it while documenting this moment.
Susanna and Adam exchanged vows privately after their first look. It was such a sweet, intimate moment.
Grandma was the flower girl and absolutely stole the show. Again, cue tears.

Vendors:

Photography: Arielle Gallione Photography

Second Photographer: Ness McCormick

Venue: The Haight, Elgin, IL

Florist/Decor: Town and Country Gardens

Cake: Delish Cakes

Make up: Elle Artistry

Hair: Hairs 2 the Bride

All images © Arielle Gallione Photography 2022

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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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