Ariel Grondin Photo Reviews
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Sara Sent on 03/19/2023Amazing Engagement Shoot!
Ariel was a dream to work with for our engagement shoot! She was fun, creative, passionate, and incredibly knowledgable. She made us feel super comfortable and knows exactly how to 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!! -
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Lauren F. Sent on 03/09/2024
My best vendor
Absolute magic. No other words. From our engagement shoot to our 190 person wedding, Ariel was extremely talented, professional, and fun. She made us feel like we’ve known her forever and felt so comfortable in front of the camera because of it. She also basically doubled as a wedding coordinator when we had some last minute chaos due to weather. Her prices are extremely reasonable considering what she does and on top of everything, the pics are breathtaking. I can’t gush enough. She’s the best vendor we had. -
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Lauren L. Sent on 03/10/2024Best decision we made was to work with Ariel!
We found Ariel because two of our friends had worked with her for their weddings and we got to see first hand how amazing she was. Ariel was the first vendor I booked after we found our venue, I actually reached out before we even booked the venue to confirm what days she was available ahead of time to make sure I was able to work with her! She was hands down the best vendor and best decision we made.
We first spent time with her during our engagement shoot which happened to be so cold and windy! She made the whole process so stress free, and even made it fun while we were freezing our butts off!
Fast forward to the wedding - leading up to it she made everything SO easy. From helping us put together a timeline, to arriving with umbrellas for the unprecedented weather - Ariel was amazing to work with. I had a massive photo list.. and she did such an amazing job at making sure we captured all of them throughout the night. I didn’t ever have to worry about a thing! We also snuck out to the beach with her during the reception to get some direct flash champagne pop pics, and to do this their some of favorite pictures of the night! ♥️ My whole bridal party was complimenting how much they loved Ariel. She was so fun to work with, had such good photo ideas, was so patient with all of us, and captured so many unforgettable moments!!
The next day she sent us A TON of sneak peaks! It was the best feeling being able to relive the night and talk about all the fun memories we made. When we got all the pics back, I was overwhelmed with the amount of moments she captured. It was everything I could have asked for and more from a wedding photographer. And to top it all off, she sent us a beautiful personalized keepsake box with a USB of our photos. BOOK ARIEL!!!
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Britt Sent on 01/11/2024Made the day go so smooth!
We had Ariel for 9 hours and she was truly amazing! I was not a super go with the flow bride and really organized everything in a particular way and she did a great job following timeline and requested photos! She was such a positive person to help throughout the stressful wedding day. There were a lot of things I’d change about my day if I could go back but Ariel is not one of them. She was perfect! We loved all the pictures she sent back to us and there was a lot! She was so fun and professional and got the pictures back to us quicker than we expected! Definitely book Ariel! -
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Sarah B. Sent on 10/05/2023Ariel is fabulous! 10/10
Ariel was amazing throughout the whole process; from engagement to wedding day pictures she made everything so easy and effortless. Everyone in our bridal party and family absolutely adored her. Our pictures have come out beautiful, the colors are amazing and you would never know we used a hotel lobby for our first looks. Overall we had an amazing experience and she was fabulous!💜 -
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Jennah M. Sent on 09/09/2023
Ariel is the total package! Not enough stars!! ✨💛
If you are considering Ariel to photograph your wedding, stop looking – she is the BEST. Her style is magazine-worthy (a frequent comment from those who have seen the photos 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, dedicated, 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 sneak peek 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 and keep joking that we have to get married again so we can hang out with her more! We hope all the best for her and all other couples fortunate enough to work with her! -
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Maddy B. Sent on 07/16/2023Photos bursting with joy and color (and a photographer to match!)
Hiring a photographer was the biggest decision we made for our wedding. We knew we wanted someone with a cheerful, colorful, candid photography style; someone who could capture the 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!! -
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Megan M. Sent on 06/26/2023
So happy with our decision!
Ariel was one of the first vendors we booked and we are so happy we did! Booking the photographer was particularly nerve-wracking for me because I knew I'd prefer to support a small business but while searching on Instagram for local photographers, the pricing could get very steep and was afraid waiting would let all the good ones get snatched up! Ariel delivered absolutely stunning photos that captured our day perfectly, even for a couple that would describe themselves as camera shy. She made us comfortable and took our opinions if any pose seemed unnatural for us. The family and wedding party photos were so well organized that we even finished ahead of time before cocktail hour had started! Finally, all communication with Ariel throughout was a breeze and we got our pictures back even sooner than expect. She is so kind, professional, and talented! -
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Marissa R. Sent on 12/13/2022
I would recommend Ariel a million times over
We booked Ariel for our October wedding and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She did both an engagement shoot and our wedding photos for us and we got so many amazing photos. She was so easy to work with and a ton of fun. It was the first time we'd had professional photos done and she helped us open up and relax. Our final photo collection from the wedding day had over 1,300 edited photos. We love every single one. Ariel's pricing so so reasonable, especially given the quality and quantity of photos we received. I would seriously recommend Ariel for your wedding photographer. You won't be disappointed. -
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Maddy M. Sent on 03/19/2023
Everything you could ask for and more!
Ariel is not only extremely talented at taking natural and stunning photos but she is also a wonderful human being. Working with Ariel was so easy and the results are photos we will cherish for our entire lives. She could make anyone feel comfortable! She also loves to work with you creatively and is always willing to try out new techniques! CANNOT RECOMMEND SOMEONE MORE! -
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Madison Sent on 04/01/2023
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Ariel was wonderful and we are so happy with both our wedding and engagement pictures! -
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Julia P. Sent on 03/21/2023A true 10/10 experience
Do yourself a tremendous favor and work with Ariel for your big day! Not only is her work absolutely breath taking, but she is the most gentle, warm, and comfortable soul to work with. From the minute we connected, it felt like we were talking to someone we had known for years. Her thoughtful and enthusiastic personality fit right into our lives and she made the planning process so enjoyable for us. We are truly lucky to have had Ariel be the one to capture such amazing and personal moments that we will look back on and treasure forever. We are looking forward to the events we will get to see her at in the future and already planning the next life events of ours that we can work with her again to capture! We couldn’t recommend her more if we tried! -
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Susannah J. Sent on 12/08/2022Our favorite!!!
Ariel was a fantastic choice! Where do I even begin?! My husband and I live out of state but are both from MA, and Ariel was super accommodating from the get-go. Some big highlights: 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 -
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Samantha O. Sent on 04/05/2023The EASIEST choice you will make for your wedding
Ariel is absolutely incredible. She was hands-down the best vendor we booked. We booked her for our July 2022 wedding and she was a guiding light in our otherwise chaotic post-covid 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! -
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Brittany S. Sent on 03/20/2023AMAZING! - Such a beautiful experience
I cannot express enough how amazing Ariel is. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, every moment with her was amazing. If you are looking for someone who instantly makes you smile and feel comfortable behind a camera, then Ariel is your girl! Not only is her work incredible, but the process and time spent with her is worth every penny. She carefully edited and provided a BEAUTIFUL album of so many wonderful photos that my husband and I simply cannot choose our favorites. Our photos are what we get compliments on the most from our wedding day.. and our thanks go out to Ariel. She is a kind soul who not only would I hire again and again but is someone who I would personally hang out with and love to spend time with!! Look no further for your photography needs!! -
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Melissa H. Sent on 03/19/2023
Highly recommend!
Hiring Ariel to be my wedding photographer was the easiest decision I ever made! She is so fun to work with and takes the most beautiful photos! Take a minute to look at her portfolio and I promise you will not be disappointed! -
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Alex L. Sent on 05/23/2022Wonderful for an intimate wedding ceremony
Ariel has a wonderful energy about her. Normally we don't take a ton of pictures of ourselves, and Ariel made us feel really comfortable. She guided the session while still letting us get what we wanted, and the pictures she's already provided (the same day!) Are even better than we imagined. She was very professional and I couldn't recommend her enough. Her pictures will be memories for us for years to come. -
Cara R. Sent on 01/31/2022
Couldn't have asked for anyone better!
Ariel was an amazing person to work with, from beginning and beyond the end of our wedding planning/day. She started off by introducing herself via zoom to talk us through her process, packages, and answer any questions before booking. After meeting Ariel we knew she was going to be the photographer we wanted on our wedding day.
She braved a colder April day for our engagement shoot, and recommended Harkness Memorial park which was scenic, versatile, and perfect for our first session together. She met our dog who would later be our "groomsdog". She helped us the time leading up to the wedding creating a shot list and timeline.
She got beautiful photos from start to finish of our wedding day! The second shooter, Dory, did a great job working with the guys for their prep time and throughout the ceremony/reception too. Ariel is extremely timely with all communication and with getting you your photos - from the "sneak peak", to the full gallery, and the albums she created for us and our parents/grandparents. Since our wedding we continue to hear from family and friends how impressed they are with how active she was getting photos all day/night, and how amazing they all are! We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer! -
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Samantha B. Sent on 04/08/2022
Absolutely phenomenal, comfortable and perfect!
If you're looking for a photographer to make you feel comfortable, to have fun, capture great candids and such a variety of locations and poses, Ariel is your girl. She is absolutely PHENOMENAL. When I saw my engagement and then wedding photos, let me tell you, I was SPEECHLESS and I CRIED!!! I was so in love with every single photo. 6 months after my wedding I am STILL obsessed with my photos. She makes you feel so comfortable and has poses and ideas in mind. My husband HATES photos and he had a blast with Ariel. He told me he will never let anyone else other than Ariel photograph our family. I can go on and on about how amazing Ariel is but one last thing I will say is, you will not regret booking her and she is absolutely worth it. -
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Alexandria Y. Sent on 01/13/2022Personalized, caring, attention to detail, creative
Do you want a photographer who makes your vision become a reality? Who has vision and can ensure you fall in love with every photo? Who can capture every moment, even the awkward ones, with a lens of creativity, humor and beauty? Then stop right here!
Ariel has a natural talent. She took our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we could not be happier with the finished products. She truly listened to what we were looking for, and was even able to decipher what we wanted when we had a hard time expressing it. She cares about catching all of the moments. She’s passionate and takes pride in what she does, and it really shines through in her photos. She’s a delight to work with and was super responsive every time we reached out. I could not recommend a photographer more! -
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Elizabeth C. Sent on 09/09/2021Ariel is your person
Where to start?! Ariel was the first vendor that we booked for our 150+ person backyard upscale tent wedding in Stockbridge, MA this past August and we are so lucky to have found her! Not only is she extremely talented, she is equally down to earth and personable. I felt like a friend was taking photos! She texted me one day a picture of our Zola website where it explained how we met as a couple saying she loved the story. I’m pretty sure she was the only one who actually read that and I SO APPRECIATED IT!! Do you know how much time and energy went into that website and story? It seriously made my day. That is only one example of how she goes out of her way to get to know you.
Since we live in VA, our wedding being in MA was something that was a little difficult to navigate. We wanted to take our engagement photos in MA but were on a strict timeline, as we only had a few days for vacation. Ariel’s engagement photos were stunning and we had a hard time choosing our favorites. When it came down to the wedding, Ariel scheduled a Zoom to finalize the timeline, adding her professional opinions and suggestions to make sure the photos captured everything that we were hoping for for the wedding (and, my now husband’s one request “make sure she doesn’t get a side angle of my nose”). Not only did she honor that request, her photos are beautiful and her investment is bar none compared to other photographers I had researched in the area (trust me, I researched so much I had a PowerPoint presentation so my friends and family could weigh in).
The day of the wedding Ariel and her second photographer Anna went above and beyond. I’m so excited to see the photos! She sent a sneak peak within 48 hours of >50 photos.
If you’re looking for someone to photograph anything- wedding, senior portraits, engagements, just for fun- look no further. When speaking with my day-of coordinator a few weeks before the wedding she wanted to confirm my vendors. When I stated my photographer was Ariel she said “oh, I know how to spell that. I’ve heard her name at least four times this week”... That’s your sign to book her now. You won’t regret it!
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Ashley H. Sent on 10/02/2021
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