Luxury, Editorial, Wedding Photography. Based in Michigan, available worldwide.

Arielle Teft

A young woman with long hair sitting on a park bench, wearing a coat and looking down, with a hedge behind her and a grassy area in the background.

I’m Arielle — a calm, intentional presence behind the lens. My approach is grounded in trust and a focus for the natural rhythm of the day. Guided by light and form, I draw influence from architecture, art, and the places I’ve traveled to that leave a lasting impression.

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PORTFOLIO

Vogue magazine cover featuring a woman in a white dress with a headwrap, standing in a desert landscape with sand dunes.
A newlywed couple sitting at a decorated wedding reception table, smiling and laughing, with flowers and candles.
A man and woman standing outdoors on a gravel path with a historic building in the background. The woman has long, wavy hair, light skin, and is wearing a black blouse with burgundy pants and black boots. The man has curly dark hair, light skin, and
Close-up of a woman applying makeup to her eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil.
Two women, one in a tuxedo with a bow tie and the other in a wedding dress, posing together in front of a dark backdrop.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing a beige jacket hugging a brown horse outdoors on a cloudy day.
A wedding ceremony at Lake Forest on May 25, 2024, with a bride and groom kissing under a floral arch, with large floral arrangements and a water fountain in the background.
Magazine cover featuring a woman with dark skin in a white lace wedding dress, wearing jewelry, with text about luxury weddings and jewelry.
A person with blue eyes and nose piercings peeks through dark green leaves and branches.
A man in a tuxedo standing on a rocky shoreline by the water with a boat in the background, with the word 'TATHER' printed over the image.
A bride in a white wedding gown standing outdoors on a sandy surface, with a minimalist background including a white wall, bamboo fencing, and greenery, and a woven lampshade hanging from the ceiling.
Two men in suits, one adjusting the other's collar, outdoors in front of a fence and building in black and white
Bride in a white wedding gown with a long train and lace veil standing outdoors near a beautifully set dining table under trees in a garden.
Black and white photo of a man wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie, standing near a window, looking to the side, with a slight smile.
Outdoor patio with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a hillside village with white houses and greenery.
A boat navigating through a canal lined with old, weathered buildings in Venice, Italy.
Black and white close-up photo of a couple, a woman with long dark hair and earrings, and a man with a shaved head, dressed in a white suit, intimate and facing each other closely, possibly about to kiss, in front of curtains, on the Harper's Bazaar
Elegant outdoor dinner party at night with a long lit table surrounded by trees decorated with hanging lights and ornaments, with several guests seated, servers attending, and a floral centerpiece.
A woman in a lavender dress and sunglasses sitting on a wooden chair holding a drink, with a man in a tuxedo standing behind her under a pink umbrella near a body of water with boats in the background.
A family of three sitting outdoors by a body of water with a city skyline in the background. The woman has long braided hair and is wearing a light-colored jacket and heels. The man is bald, wearing a leather jacket, and smiling at the young girl in
Bar area in a dimly lit restaurant with two staff members behind the counter, shelves stocked with bottles of alcohol, a chandelier overhead, and ornately decorated dark wood paneling.
Outdoor evening dining setup with a long wooden table, candles, and lush green trees, with hanging lights and a disco ball in a garden setting.
Group of people in formal attire dancing and having fun at a celebration party in a decorated venue.

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  • Arielle exceeded our expectations with her unique editorial style and professionalism. Her artistic approach turned every photo into a beautiful piece of art, capturing the emotions and essence of our wedding day perfectly. Her attention to detail and storytelling ability is truly remarkable. We highly recommend Arielle to anyone seeking a wedding photographer. Thank you for the stunning images we will cherish forever.

    — Taylor & Aaron

  • One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Arielle Teft Photography. Arielle and her partner, Nathan were incredible! The absolute best choice for our wedding in Traverse City in the summer. Arielle elevated the whole experience from rehearsal to wedding and reception. She was ahead of schedule every step of the way and made everyone at the ceremony feel so special and comfortable on our special day. Most importantly the end product could not be more perfect. Our families and friends love all the photos that Arielle and her partner took. My personal favorites were the candid photos she took throughout the ceremony. Our family calls those instant classics. I highly recommend Arielle to anyone still considering an event photographer.

    — Natalie & Peter

  • My sister had worked with Arielle for her wedding and I knew she would be the first vendor I reached out to when it was my turn years later. Arielle is able to capture the little moments in such a beautiful and elegant way, without ever feeling intrusive or forced. The results feel both editorial and intimate.

    — Alysse & John

  • Not only are Arielle's photos magazine quality, but her personality is the exact type of cool, calm, and collected you want for your big day. She is extremely professional, responsive, and incredibly talented. Her editorial style also allows you to be fully present throughout the day, while still capturing stunning and authentic moments. Cannot recommend her enough!

    — Allie & Louis

  • Arielle was professional and meticulous in our pre-meeting - providing straightforward questions and directions to make sure she was able to be self-sufficient on our wedding day in capturing the images and style we were looking for. She has an elevated and artistic style and had no problem asking us to pause or adjust to make sure the pictures were just right. The online gallery for reviewing and sharing pictures, as well as the mailed thumb drive again made the process stress-free and streamlined. Truly a professional, a lovely person, and a fantastic photographer.

    — Sara & Ryan

  • Arielle is the most incredible fine art wedding photographer. Our portraits came out so amazing. The details shots are incredible- I truly felt like every photograph was straight out of vogue. Arielle is such an artist and very efficient at her work. She didn’t miss a single shot or special moment, and was so calm, cool, and collected all day. They were amazing at giving direction and catching every candid moment. She completely blew my expectations out of the water and her editing style is so timeless and cool. She also had teaser photos to me 2 days after the wedding and the full portfolio finished exactly a month after. Working with Arielle was so easy, and I cannot recommend her enough.

    — Rachel & Greg

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