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Backyard Family Session in Arlington Heights

July 22, 2022

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This family session was an absolute treat (and not because momma sent me home with a six pack of seltzers after, lol.) This is the Seidler family. I have been photographing mom and dad long before Cole and Audrey came into the picture — I’ve done extended family sessions for them and Carly’s parents and siblings since 2015. When I tell you this family reminds me of my own insane, loving, hilarious family I mean it. I absolutely adore every minute I get to spend with them, and cannot wait to document their kids as they grow.

Four days before our session, THEY MOVED INTO A NEW HOUSE. Most parents I know would have immediately rescheduled, but Carly and Adam wanted to document their literal fresh start before their furniture even arrived, and an empty living room with wood floors and white walls was music to my little photographer ears.

We started with some photos on the living room floor, ran around the backyard, and finished by playing tag in the front yard. Cole and Audrey are some of the most well behaved kids I have ever photographed, and are SO GOOD at following my prompts and loving on each other (and mom and dad!) to create absolute magic. Scroll below to see some of my favorites from their session.

chicago family session shot in their home

Truly don’t think I could be more obsessed. To book your own family session, click here.

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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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Arielle has photographed over 250 weddings across 12 states, 6 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.

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