Aralani Photography

I am so happy that Ara photographed our elopement. I was captivated by her portfolio from the beginning—she had the exact vibe and style we were going for on our big day. From our first chat, she was so personable and helpful with location scouting and logistics. We had an unexpected change in our location and I'm so grateful she was able to accommodate and still shoot for us. Beyond the quality of her art and photos which speak for themselves, what really impressed me was how organized and helpful she was in coordinating our day. Because we eloped with only close family present, our setup was pretty loose. We hadn't really rehearsed how everything was going to go. There are so many little things you don't think about for your wedding day until you're there in the moment. Once Ara arrived on the scene, she was extremely helpful in coordinating logistics so things went smoothly. Simply put, she knows what she's doing! Ara was super efficient and professional, while being friendly and an all-around pleasure to work with. Ara captured some absolutely beautiful moments of my husband and I, and our family. We'll smile at these precious memories for years to come. I would 10/10 recommend her and hope we get to shoot with her again someday!

I could not recommend Ara enough to be a part of one of the most important days of your life. Her kindness, compassion and knowledge of the East Cost areas are superb. From the moment we first spoke to her on the phone a year away from our wedding date we knew how much she cared about the couples she works for. She went above and beyond for all of our needs. We changed the date AND location after some pre wedding decision jitters and she was perfect to work with every step of the way. She helped guide us in what scenic location outdoors we wanted and what would work the best. The photos came out STUNNING, every photo was perfect we are very happy. If you choose to have Ara as your photographer, you will not regret it.

Words could not express how overjoyed I am that we decided to elope in Oregon with the help of Ara. From looking at the photos on her website to the first ten minutes of our first phone call, we knew Ara would be the best person to capture our wedding day. Perhaps without realizing it, she generated a ton of excitement in my then-fiance to actually go through with the elopement plan. We bonded over Star Wars, and the rest was a breeze! She helped us narrow down what locations would best capture the experience we were looking for, gave advice for places to hike while in town, and recommended some amazing officiants and hair/make-up vendors. On the day of Ara was a delight to work with. She gave simple instructions to help us experience the moment, but still allowed her to take amazing photographs. My husband and I got to have a romantic, cute, cuddly day, with absolutely no stress, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Now, the pictures we received from Ara help us cherish these moments that were so elegantly captured in her photography. From butterfly kisses and skipping through fields, to wildflower picking and mild rock climbing, if you want an adventurous elopement Ara is the one!

If you're in search of a photographer that will, not only take breath taking photos, but will also guide you and lead you to choose the perfect scene for your elopement, look no further! Ara responded quickly when we contacted her, she was friendly, accommodating, and so excited to do this with us. I can't stress enough that NATURE is her EXPERTISE. And while nature is her expertise she has the ability to put you right in center of it and create.. magic. So glad to have met her and that she was there to witness our special day.