the experience
Investments & Information
A calm, intentional process designed to understand your vision, priorities, and the details that matter most. From our initial conversation, I take care to learn how you envision your wedding day, allowing the photography experience to feel considered, personal, and well supported from the start.
Collaborative and attentive coverage that allows moments to unfold naturally while offering thoughtful guidance when needed. I work closely with planners and creative teams to ensure the photography complements the flow of the day, so you can remain fully present and confident that every moment is being documented with care.
A carefully curated gallery that tells the complete story of your celebration. From quiet, in-between moments to joyful celebration, each image is edited with consistency and intention, preserving emotion, design, and movement in a way that feels timeless and enduring.
Thoughtful Beginnings
Seamless Wedding Day Experience
Refined, Timeless Delivery
My wedding photography experience is designed for couples who value intention, artistry, and presence. It’s for those who want to remain fully immersed in their celebration, confident that each meaningful moment and thoughtful detail is being documented with care, calm, and an editorial eye. The result is imagery that feels considered, seamless, and deeply personal.
The Experience
Starting at $6,000
Wedding Collections
Created for couples who value legacy and preservation, and want their wedding story thoughtfully designed into a tangible piece to be revisited for generations. Please inquire for a full list of Wedding Collections and investment information.
starting at $2,000
Elopements
Elopements offer space to slow down— to be fully present with one another and celebrate your commitment in a way that feels deeply personal. From quiet courthouse vows to destination-inspired days, I document elopements with an editorial eye and an emotional heartbeat, preserving both the beauty and the meaning behind each moment.
Starting at $800
Engagements & Couples Sessions
Engagement and couples sessions are guided yet natural — centered on movement, connection, and the moments that unfold in between. Blending editorial composition with honest emotion, each session is designed to create imagery that feels refined, effortless, and enduring.
"When my husband and I began planning our wedding, we knew that finding a photographer we loved was our number one priority. We viewed over 100 photographers, but as soon as we came across Ariel’s portfolio, we knew we had to work with her. Her work possesses a rawness and authenticity that we couldn’t find anywhere else. She has an uncanny ability to capture the real, nuanced, and intimate moments that often go unnoticed. We received a gallery of over a thousand images, and we couldn’t believe that we loved every single one. It’s incredible how she was able to tell the story of our wedding day in such a detailed and artistic way. She turned the most fleeting of moments into timeless works of art. These photos, both digitally and in print, captured the essence of the day that would otherwise be lost in time. We now have a priceless collection of memories that we will cherish forever. Working with Ariel was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who will capture the beauty and individuality of a wedding day."
"We viewed over 100 photographers, but as soon as we came across Ariel’s portfolio, we knew we had to work with her. "
Krystal & Gabe
"Ariel is everything I dreamed of in a wedding photographer!! Her fun, approachable personality made her a clear choice in the wedding photographer hunt - and I'm so glad we chose her! We spent the entire weekend together for our two wedding events, and she handled our multicultural wedding seamlessly. Ariel had the perfect balance of providing guidance but also making sure our ideas and vision was captured. Our preview photos are STUNNING and we're so excited to receive the rest. Our guests were asking us to share Ariel's info right after the wedding - without even seeing the photos yet(!) - a true testament to her professionalism and talent! We look forward to hopefully working with Ariel again for our next milestone!!"
"Our guests were asking us to share Ariel's info right after the wedding - without even seeing the photos yet(!)"
Olivia & Sabih
"I wish I could give Ariel 10 stars! She was one of our favorite and most trusted wedding vendor, consistently delivering stunning photos and capturing perfect moments. On our wedding day, she executed flawlessly and brought wonderful and calming energy. Thanks to her, we have beautiful engagement and wedding photos. Highly recommend working with Ariel—you won’t regret it!"
"I wish I could give Ariel 10 stars! She was one of our favorite and most trusted wedding vendors"
Alexis & Dominick
"Ariel Moriah deserves all the praise in the world. If you’re looking for elegant, romantic, timeless, Pinterest-worthy photos, Ariel is the one for you! She provided us with the most stunning photos I’ve ever seen. During our first engagement session, she was a joy to work with, making us feel excited and comfortable in front of the camera. She knew exactly how to use the building’s spaces, guiding us to perfect corners and capturing the best angles. During our beach photoshoot, she had so many incredible ideas for shots, and she knew exactly how to work with the wind, sand, and crashing waves. She captured our love in all forms, from fun and playful to romantic and passionate. The entire experience was so much fun, and the photos speak for themselves! Ariel has the talent to step into a space she’s never been, and immediately know where to position you to capture the most incredible photos. Her eye is unmatched and she will make your Pinterest board come to life effortlessly. Don’t hesitate, hire Ariel! We can’t wait to work with her again on our wedding day!"
"Don’t hesitate, hire Ariel! We can’t wait to work with her again on our wedding day!"
Erin & David
"Ariel was literally our dream photographer. If you’re getting married in VA, book Ariel! Our photos are so gorgeous, they seriously look like they’re off Pinterest, I couldn’t even pick which ones to add here. We couldn’t have asked for anything better and have received so many compliments on how stunning they are. She tailored everything to what we wanted with specific shots and the overall style, and she was so quick, she delivered our engagement shoot in the SAME day. Also aside from our photos being everything, she was so easy and fun to work with as a person. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day and it felt like I had one of my own friends capture everything! Thank you for helping to make our day and all the memories perfect!! Could not recommend Ariel more."
"You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day and it felt like I had one of my own friends capture everything!"