Ariel Hawkins Photography

Ariel Hawkins Photography Location and Studio Photography by Appointment only Proudly Serving Western New York and the surrounding areas for over 13 years.

Getting to photograph Alexa’s senior session this year was extra special for me. I’ve had the privilege of watching her ...
09/10/2026

Getting to photograph Alexa’s senior session this year was extra special for me. I’ve had the privilege of watching her grow from a young girl into the beautiful, confident young woman she is today, and I couldn’t be more proud of her.

We spent the evening at Parker’s Patch, surrounded by beautiful flowers, open fields, lots of laughs, and plenty of fun. Sessions like this are a reminder of why I love what I do so much. It’s not just about taking photos, it’s about getting to freeze these moments and celebrate how much someone has grown.

Alexa, I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to see where life takes you next!
LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO.
Love, Ariel

A little sneak peek into a pretty unforgettable day for John & Rachel.Rachel had NO idea what was coming when they arriv...
09/09/2026

A little sneak peek into a pretty unforgettable day for John & Rachel.

Rachel had NO idea what was coming when they arrived at the Japanese Gardens behind the Buffalo History Museum. What started as a beautiful afternoon quickly turned into one of those moments you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.
The surprise. The happy tears. The laughter. The excitement. And, of course, that absolutely STUNNING ring!

I was so honored to be there to capture the moment Jon asked Rachel to spend forever with him, and then document all the excitement that followed.

Here are just a few favorites from their session. There are so many more moments I can't wait to share.

Congratulations, you two. This is just the beginning!

LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO. Love, Ariel 📸✨

I really enjoyed working with Sydney and Owen for their first ever couples shoot at Woodlawn Beach this year! How freaki...
09/08/2026

I really enjoyed working with Sydney and Owen for their first ever couples shoot at Woodlawn Beach this year! How freaking cute are they!!?? Hope you enjoy while I work on the rest of your sesh!

P.S. There's still a few dates left in September and October if you want to hop on the calendar on a weeknight! Let me know!

09/05/2026

Today at the Japanese Gardens behind the Buffalo History Museum, John pulled off the sweetest surprise for Rachel!

What she thought was simply a beautiful afternoon together turned into a moment she never saw coming. Watching the surprise unfold, the realization hit, and then seeing the joy on Rachel’s face as John asked her to spend forever with him was absolutely priceless.

And that RING. It was every bit as beautiful as the moment itself. They worked on the design together!

There’s something so special about being trusted to capture a moment that only happens once. The surprise, the emotion, the laughter, the happy tears, and that little “is this really happening?” look that says everything without saying a word.

Congratulations, John & Rachel. Your next chapter is going to be a beautiful one.

LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO.
Love, Ariel

Loved working with Shyanne for her Senior Photos last week! She had the coolest hair and those pants, she made those her...
09/03/2026

Loved working with Shyanne for her Senior Photos last week! She had the coolest hair and those pants, she made those herself! I love young artists! We did photos with her little sis, Sabre and her dog bruiser as well which was fun.

Thanks so much for coming out friends, enjoy the sneak peek!

09/02/2026

A perfect summer evening with Sydney & Owen at Woodlawn Beach. Beautiful sunset, beach wood, nonstop giggles, and so much fun together. These are the moments you want to remember forever.



Owen Haynes Sydney Michelin

Julian Class of 2027! What a fun sesh I had with Julian the other day in downtown Buffalo, just walking around laughing ...
08/26/2026

Julian Class of 2027!

What a fun sesh I had with Julian the other day in downtown Buffalo, just walking around laughing and having a great time! Too many great ones to pick only 10.

Thanks so much for coming out with me, hope you enjoy these photos as much as I did taking them.

There is something so special about a wedding day that truly keeps the focus where it belongs: on the bride and groom, t...
08/25/2026

There is something so special about a wedding day that truly keeps the focus where it belongs: on the bride and groom, the people they love most, and the moments they will remember forever.

Leah and Bill’s wedding was exactly that.

Their beautiful, intimate wedding day began in East Aurora, New York, at Leah’s father’s gorgeous home and property. If you have ever dreamed about having a backyard wedding but still want it to feel elegant, personal, and completely unique, this was the perfect example of how incredible that can be. (Read more and see all the photos on the blog!)

www.arielhawkinsphotography.com/news/2026/8/leah-and-bills-wedding-at-crag-burn-golf-club-in-east-aurora-ny

These family photo shoots really make me so happy! Meet the Ladd family. I've been working with them as Becky put it "fo...
08/12/2026

These family photo shoots really make me so happy! Meet the Ladd family. I've been working with them as Becky put it "for all of their most important" moments in life. Since their engagement we have always just hit it off and I couldn't have loved hanging out with them again for the birth of their baby girl recently anymore. Thank you so much for everything friends.

Spent a week in our favorite place on earth, the Outer Banks! So blessed to be able to take my mama with us and let her ...
08/08/2026

Spent a week in our favorite place on earth, the Outer Banks! So blessed to be able to take my mama with us and let her share in all of our fun! Way too many laughs were had, so much so that my voice hurts! So happy to be able to share this place with our kiddos!

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