So, that’s me over there - Ariel! I grew up in Oceanside, CA and basically went to the beach all the time as a kid. I could have lived at the beach! After going to ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA for my BFA in photography, I knew I needed to be back at the beach, so I moved to Long Beach soon after graduation. My days are spent editing or shooting and then walking on the beach at sunset with my guy, Patrick. He and I have been together forever, he’s the best, funniest person I know. On our off days, we live for getting breakfast burritos at our local coffee shop (oat milk vanilla latte for Patrick + vanilla matcha latte for me). Then we usually shop local in Belmont Shore, our favorite Long Beach neighborhood. Our guilty pleasure is watching HGTV or It’s Always Sunny for the millionth time. We love camping and hiking and have summited Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park and have plans to visit every National Park in the US!

I’m an ENFP; Scorpio in Sun Rising, Taurus in Moon, with Scorpio in both Venus & Mercury and Aquarius in Mars; Enneagram Type 8. I’m strong willed, outgoing, cherish strong connections, value uniqueness, judge situations by my feelings and am very passionate! While I might be seeing the qualities I want from all of these - these characteristics are definitely me to a tee and help me so much on wedding day!