Wedding Photography · Scottsdale, Arizona

A wedding, remembered the way it felt.

I photograph weddings across Scottsdale and Arizona with a documentary eye and an editorial finish. No stiff posing, no manufactured moments. Just your day, seen clearly, in the best light the desert gives.

Recent work

A spring wedding in the Valley.

The bride during her vows, white drapery framing the ceremony.
A close view of the ring exchange during the ceremony.
The couple's first kiss under a white draped arch.
The newlyweds smiling together just after the ceremony, bouquet in hand.
The groom looking at the bride beside her bouquet of white and lavender blooms.
The couple close together in a quiet moment, foreheads touching.
The first dance beneath a canopy of string lights.
A wide view of the first dance, framed in a lit doorway.
Wedding rings resting beside the bridal bouquet and shoes.
The draped ceremony structure glowing at dusk, with the wedding cake inside.

From a garden wedding this spring.

What to expect

Present for everything. Invisible the whole time.

Wedding photography is a craft of attention. Here is how I practice it.

Documentary coverage, editorial finish

I photograph the day as it actually happens, then finish every frame the way a magazine would. Real moments, held to a high standard.

A calm presence

You will barely notice me working. I move quietly, anticipate the moments that matter, and never turn your wedding into a photo shoot.

Light, planned in advance

I scout your venue, study where the light falls at your ceremony time, and build the day's plan around it. Arizona light is a gift when you know it.

Investment

Simple, and worth it.

Documentary coverage with an editorial finish, across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Sedona, and beyond. 2026 and 2027 dates are open.

Intimate

$2,100

Up to five hours

A courthouse, a canyon, a backyard, a few people who matter.

  • Elopements and micro weddings
  • One photographer
  • Full online gallery, print-ready files
  • A short preview within 48 hours

The Day

Most booked

$4,650

Eight hours

Getting ready through the last dance.

  • Engagement session included
  • Second photographer available
  • Full online gallery, print-ready files
  • A preview gallery within 48 hours
  • Timeline and light planning with you

Complete

from $6,800

Rehearsal to send-off

A weekend, held together as one story.

  • Two photographers
  • Aerial coverage of the venue (FAA Part 107)
  • Rehearsal dinner and morning-after coverage
  • Engagement session included
  • Film add-on available
  • Full online gallery, print-ready files

Thirty percent holds your date, and you can pay it here. Travel outside the Valley is scoped in the proposal. Aerial coverage can be added to any collection; I am an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot.

4.8rating, 33 reviews
49times hired on Thumbtack
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As shown on my Thumbtack profile, read 2026-09-06.

His shooting style was natural, with minimal interruption to the activities, and our guests kept telling us how much they liked Arian.
Vinayak G. · Wedding · via Thumbtack
He was on time, professional, and quick to get me my edited photos. He picked a great location and helped me pose.
Elia G. · Senior portraits · via Thumbtack
We absolutely love all the photos. You have serious talent.
Ayleen M. · Family portraits · via Thumbtack

I am based in Scottsdale and have worked across Arizona since 2017. That means I already know the resorts of Paradise Valley, the desert venues north of Phoenix, the garden courtyards in Tempe, and the quiet corners of each where the light does something special at golden hour. When your photographer knows the ground, your timeline gets easier and your photographs get better.

Questions

Asked often.

How do I book?

Start with the form at /contact, or use the button above. Tell me your date, venue, and what matters most to you, and I will follow up with availability and a clear proposal. You can also email me directly and I will take it from there.

Do you travel outside Scottsdale?

Yes. I cover weddings across Arizona, from Phoenix and Paradise Valley to Sedona and beyond, and I take on destination weddings as well. Travel is scoped clearly in your proposal, never as a surprise.

How are the photographs delivered?

Through a private online gallery you can share with family, with print-ready files included. Everything is finished, nothing is padded, and your gallery stays available for downloading and reordering.

Your date, held

Tell me about the day.

Share your date, your venue, and what you care about most. I will come back with a clear plan.

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