Arianna is the heartbeat behind the scenes of our studio, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Since joining the team in the summer of 2020 and transitioning to full-time in fall 2021, she has become an indispensable part of our operation, overseeing editing, galleries, emails, scheduling, and managing our talented team of photographers. Her organizational skills and Type-A personality make her the ultimate planner, always keeping track of every detail with precision—from emails to spreadsheets.
Before diving into photography, Arianna spent years working in high-profile consumer PR events across the country, cultivating her love for event management. During the pandemic, she transitioned to photography, seeking a deeper connection with people and their stories. As a self-proclaimed "people person," Arianna thrives on meeting new individuals and learning about their unique journeys, which makes her approach to photography both personal and heartfelt.
Her favorite moments from a wedding day? Capturing the couple’s portraits and the energy of a rowdy dance floor. Arianna loves working with clients through multiple chapters of their lives, from weddings to parenthood and beyond. For her, it’s all about capturing authentic connections and those small, fleeting moments that truly tell a story.
When she’s not managing the studio or photographing weddings, you can find Arianna with a list in hand, plotting her next adventure—or creating meaningful connections with those around her.
OUR PRIMARY GOAL WAS TO MAKE SURE THE PHOTOS CAPTURED US IN OUR true PERSONALITIES AND ARIANNA MADE SURE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN AND MADE US feel SO COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA.
( Nina & rob )
“Arianna captured the best photos of us for our engagement pictures and we're SO happy with how they came out. Our primary goal was to make sure the photos captured us in our true personalities and Arianna made sure to make this happen and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Couldn't be more happy!"
ASHLEY AND ARIANNA WENT above AND BEYOND ON OUR WEDDING DAY AND WE ARE obsessed WITH EVERY SINGLE PHOTO THEY CAPTURED.
( Sarah & Drew )
“From the first moment we saw the work of Magdalena Studios, we knew we had to have them as our wedding photographer. The whole team made the entire process so easy and efficient for us, which is key for wedding planning! Ashley and Arianna went above and beyond on our wedding day and we are obsessed with every single photo they captured. We got married in the middle of a hurricane and you can’t even tell it rained in any photo! We would recommend them again and again to anyone looking for a wedding photographer."
Over 1,000 weddings have taught us a lot — about timelines, about light, about what couples wish they'd known before the day. This guide puts fifteen years of answers in one place. We cover the questions we hear most. It's free, it's practical, and it's been shaped by over a decade of showing up for couples across South Jersey, Philadelphia, and beyond. Download it below — and when you're ready to talk about your wedding, we'd love to hear from you.