Ariel Grondin Photo

rfect photos. Her photos captured the warmth and happiness of the day, something that I noticed about her style from her gallery from before I even booked with her. She went above and beyond, going so far as assisting with boutonnière pinning and helping to fix my dress bustle. She was by far the best vendor we hired for our wedding for so many reasons. 

r as our own photographer. I wanted a winter engagement shoot and Ariel took us all around Boston for an afternoon in freezing cold, icy weather, and she didn’t complain once. After she left, my fiancé and I both said we felt like we just hung out with a friend for an hour. She totally put us at ease and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On the wedding day, it was 40 degrees and rained the entire day. Ariel brought a whole case of clear umbrellas for us to use and took some absolutely magical shots of us outside. She stood out in the rain without cover and didn’t complain once! She was totally efficient with our time and got all of our portraits done quickly. We got so many compliments from guests on how friendly she and her second shooter, Katie, were, offering to take photos of guests during cocktail hour. She was also so good at providing direction to make sure everyone looked their best. She sent us our preview album in two days which we were totally not expecting, and the photos are BEYOND my expectations. She captured all the details I cared so much about, caught such pure emotion in all of the photos, and made everyone look so beautiful. I can’t believe these are only the previews, I cannot wait to see the rest! If I can offer one piece of advice as you’re planning your wedding, it’s to hire Ariel as your photographer.

e going for. On the wedding day, she was not just professional but also so friendly, fun, and easy to work with—it felt like having a friend there who happened to take incredible photos! The pictures are absolutely gorgeous. Every little detail, every emotion, and even the moments we didn’t realize were happening were captured so perfectly. Looking through them feels like reliving the best day of our lives, and we’ll cherish these memories forever. We are still struggling which ones to hang on our wall. Thank you so much, Ariel, for your talent, hard work, and for being such a wonderful part of our wedding day. If you’re looking for someone to beautifully capture your special moments, we can’t recommend enough! ❤️📸 We truly gained a friend through Ariel and cannot wait to work with her for all our big life events

pture candid emotions throughout the wedding day, in addition to great posed portraits. We aren’t exactly naturals in front of the camera, so in addition to portraits, we were looking for these candid moments for ourselves, as well as our guests, to remember the feel of the day. Furthermore, our wedding had both outdoor and indoor elements in the day and evening, with our reception being in a city restaurant. We were mindful of photographers who shot equally well in both, which Ariel and her second shooter, Katie, most definitely did! Finally, there’s a lot to be said about being a very efficient shooter. We’ve been in weddings where portraits take quite some time, which lengthens the timeline of the day before the party. Ariel and her team managed to shoot getting ready photos in 2 locations (hotel for the bride, our apartment for the groom), all couple, family, and bridal party portraits at a park elsewhere in the city of Cambridge, and back to the hotel for a Chinese Tea Ceremony before the official ceremony, in less than 2 hours. It was nothing short of miraculous! Don’t hesitate to book Ariel to document your fun and joyful day!

and wedding photos, and she absolutely did not disappoint! Our planning emails and meetings were thorough. She was able to capture all the shots we wanted in an efficient manner that allowed us plenty of time to enjoy our cocktail hour and reception. Neither of us know how to pose but she was able to give us a great range of poses that resulted in amazing photos we will forever cherish. Her attention to detail was impeccable, from fixing hair and dresses in between shots to capturing all the small yet significant moments of our big day. Lastly, Ariel was genuinely kind and supportive throughout the entire process, from planning to delivery, which we truly appreciated and will never forget. If you book her for your wedding, you won't regret it!

re as a friend rather than photographer. She captured each moment so beautifully from the first look to the dancing (and was willing to wander through the crowd of dancers for hours to get some epic party photos!). Her second photographer was also fabulous. She delivers sneak peeks in such a timely manner and is very communicative, quickly answering questions that came up along the way. HIGHLY recommend! Worth every penny as this will be our primary way of remembering the wedding!

is also an incredible person. Meeting her for the first time felt like meeting up with an old friend. Any nerves we had about feeling awkward or wondering how to pose or what to do with my face immediately dissipated thanks to Ariel, and the pictures turned out incredible. And then when our wedding day came along, she helped the day run smoothly by being efficient while still keeping things fun. I’ve never liked having my photos taken, but having Ariel (and our second shooter, Chloe) by our side that day helped me to enjoy every moment. She even sent us a few photos during the wedding itself! Her pricing is extremely reasonable, and worth every cent. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, responsible, supportive, and fun, look no further!

. She did an amazing job for capturing how we felt that day and we’ve received so many compliments on her work. Besides the beautiful pictures she is such a great person to be around and I couldn’t imagine anyone else photographing my wedding. She made sure to get all the shots we requested while making sure we still were able to enjoy our time with guests. Our family and bridal party sessions went quicker than any other wedding I’ve been apart of. Ariel and her assistant were extremely organized and we were able to do the necessary photos quickly. She was so kind throughout the day even helping with my dress in a room full of bridesmaids! I cannot recommend Ariel enough. I’ve had numerous people from our wedding request her for their weddings! The delivery time on photos is extremely reasonable, she provided us with some sneak peak pictures the morning after our wedding and we had our full gallery in under 2 months in addition to the adorable memory box she includes. Thanks so SO much Ariel!

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Ariel performed beyond our wildest dreams. So if any other brown couples are on the fence about hiring her please do not hesitate you will not regret it. We knew she was good but wow , her pictures are breathtaking. Especially her editing style which is a breath of fresh air from all the dark moody styles that seemed so popular when we were looking for a photographer. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, her communication was spectacular. Our wedding party and close family all commented on how quickly she worked while still being super friendly. We will cherish this pictures forever.

o life!! She captured our love in every single one of the shots she took. Highly highly highly recommend her for your wedding!!!

s she sent us after the wedding); she captures natural light and color gorgeously! In the year and a half that we worked with Ariel, from our initial meeting over Zoom to our engagement photoshoot to our actual wedding day and all the communication in between, we never doubted that we were in good hands. On the day of the wedding, we had a gusty first look – and an extra-uneven wedding party due to one of my bridesmaids being out with COVID – and Ariel didn’t skip a beat. The photos where the gauze of my dress is flying around my husband and I are now some of my favorites! Ariel is organized and communicative, and beyond that, she is a sweet and supportive presence who deftly guided us through the evening. Her second shooter, Christa, was phenomenal as well (thanks for putting up with the boys, Christa!). We spent the majority of the first few days of our honeymoon ogling over the preview photos she shared…the day after we got married (she also edited and shared two while we were still on the dance floor that night). We feel so lucky that we found her – there is no doubt her career is going to skyrocket. We consider her a friend now and keep joking that we have to get married again so we can hang out with her again! We hope all the best for her and all other couples fortunate enough to work with her!

very responsive, and guides you through the whole process making you feel comfortable and confident in her abilities every step of the way. She was amazing at handling our huge families at our wedding, making sure we got all the shots we needed without wasting any time. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!

love and excitement of the day in a really authentic and beautiful way. We knew the really washed out, highlighted style wasn't for us, nor was the really dark, moody aesthetic that seems popular right now. When we found Ariel's portfolio, we were immediately in love. Then we met Ariel and it was a done deal. Not only does she have a great eye for the perfect shots but she works with a level of care that is unparalleled. She is organized, professional, a thoughtful listener, easily our most responsive vendor, and a joy to spend time with! (Don't underestimate the importance of a photographer you like as a person - you're going to spend a lot of time with them during your wedding!) We felt so comfortable with Ariel, it was easy to pose for all the photos. We also were surprised to find how much we LOVED our engagement photos, as we initially didn't put too much importance on them. Ultimately, our pics for the wedding are the most cherished things we own - we could not be more thrilled and plan to hire Ariel for all our big moments in the years to come. Thank you, Ariel!!

ible and professional, and we're excited to work with her for our wedding in 2024!

d wedding planning experience. She is an amazing photographer and friend and is a breath of fresh air in the wedding industry. She made our wedding day so special and captured it perfectly. She is easy to work with and is very professional. We absolutely love all of our engagement and wedding photos. Every single photo is perfect, she can bring out everyone's best angles/sides. Her photography style is stunning. Many of my bridesmaids have indicated that they plan to hire Ariel (or those who have already had weddings or have already booked vendors are devastated they can't go with her)! My husband and I have joked that we need to renew our vows soon just to have an excuse for Ariel to photograph us again!

direct you to make sure you look natural and amazing. She really knows how to capture great candid moments. My fiance isn't a big picture person, but he was blown away with how easy and fun Ariel made the entire experience. We are also absolutely obsessed with how our photos came out! They're absolutely stunning. Ariel truly captured our personalities, happiness, and love and made our vision really come to life. It felt like working with a good friend. She's also great with communication, had fast turnaround for finished photos, and always welcomes her clients' input and makes sure you're getting the shots you want! I highly recommend working with her!!

s: great communication, made it easy for us to schedule our engagement photo shoot during the small window that we were in town, the quick turnaround for incredible sneak peaks, beautiful photos (December engagement shoot and August wedding), easy-to-access galleries, and AMAZINGLY organized on the wedding day making it easy to get every shot on our shot-list and beyond (shoutout to her second-shooter too!). The album and keepsake box that she takes the time to put together is a beautiful and thoughtful touch too!! Planning a wedding from afar had plenty of struggles, but Ariel was a breath of fresh air! :D

talented and organized. Our family and friends have all told us how impressed they were by her professionalism and organization on a day we all needed advice and direction! I haven’t even touched on the beauty of her photos, because that’s something obvious, just by looking at her work. What I can say is this- she is just as amazing as a person and a professional, as she is a photographer. You will NOT regret spending your day with her, and can trust she will capture your love perfectly.

tures taken by her. She was fun to work with as well as punctual, professional and efficient. She moved everyone along at a good pace and made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Our friends and family cannot stop talking about how beautiful the photos are! I'd recommend her a million times!!