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Walden Chicago Wedding Photography

16/04/2024

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Surreal to think that my September 2023 was so busy, and September 2024 is empty because I am getting married. 🥹 So, throwing it back to Amanda and Colin’s wedding at the Walden Chicago. This was my first time work at the Walden, and it was an absolute treat.

The weather was perfect, the wedding party was fun, and every part of the day was thoughtful and intentional. As I prepare for a busy May and June, it is my goal to continue to encourage couples to focus on being present on wedding day without feeling the pressure to carve out an excessive amount of time for staged photos. My clients often say that their favorite photos are those in between, candid moments, and those usually come by having time to be present. If you have a wedding party, pick one location to have them take photos with you, not two. It makes a world of difference and puts so much less rush into the day. Amanda and Colin did just that, and it resulted in a very laid back, fun environment for both them and their wedding party. Highly recommend.

Scroll to see some favorites from their day.

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Love this photo of their ring bearer featuring their engagement photos I took over the summer.

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First Looks

Amanda had the sweetest first look with her dad that had everyone laughing after he gave her a “two thumbs up” rating for her fit. I also have a two thumbs up kind of dad so I loved this moment and the smiles that came with it.

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The Venue

The cool thing about a Walden Chicago Wedding? They are one of the only venues in Chicago that includes full service planning with their rental fee! Their planners are INCREDIBLE and I cannot express how wonderful it is to work with them. They made my couple’s day run smoothly from start to finish and were so much fun to work with. If you are looking for a venue in Chicago that is reasonably priced with great amenities, the Walden is that girl.

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Vendors:

Photography: Arielle Gallione

Venue: Walden Chicago

Planner: Briscel Martinez

Floral: Thistle and Plume

Decor: MDM Entertainment

Hair: The Bridal Collective

Makeup: Rarebird Beauties

Video: Oakhouse Wedding Films

Band: True Company Band

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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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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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