IllusionWorks Media
Photography beyond boundaries.
Capturing the essence of authentic emotions.
Trusted traveling photographer
As a full time nomadic photographer, I photograph all over the world. Capturing the essence of emotions in humans and animals alike.
Family
Capturing genuine family interactions that preserve authentic emotions and personalities of the whole family, even the furry companions.
Maternity
Preserving the magic that is pregnancy by empowering expecting mothers to unleash their creativity and appear as etherial as their heart desires.
Engagement
Documenting surprise engagements in the real time moment you agree to take things to the next level or capturing the love leading up to the big day you say “I do”.
Live Events
Capture genuine authentic candid moments during your live event, no matter the occasion or size, indoors or out.
Meet the photographer
Hey, I’m Ariel – the founder, owner and operator at IllusionWorks Media. My business & I are full time nomads living van life and exploring all the beauty the world has to offer.
At IllusionWorks Media, I’m not just a camera operator, I’m an emotion capturing enthusiast! With a passion for providing top-notch photos that recreate the very feelings captured. Fully dedicated to ensuring every memory you want captured for a lifetime is perfectly preserved for you.
With years of experience and a commitment to capturing the essence of authentic emotions all while building trusting relationships with my clients, even while traveling, I strive to be your go-to choice for all your photography needs. Let me capture the emotions and feelings you want to last a lifetime.
What people are saying
“Ariel was an absolute pleasure to work with. Bozeman and I did a shoot with her, and she was incredibly professional, creative, and full of great ideas. Her communication was excellent—she kept me informed every step of the way, which made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer..”
Keegan Z.
“Family pictures can be hard to get done and have genuine smiles and have participation from everyone, right? But Ariel did such a good job of keeping everyone engaged and not only capturing genuine smiles and giggles, but also perfectly capturing our family dynamic. My kids got done and said they loved it and wanted to do it again, and we have gotten so many compliments from people who know us.”
Jennifer M.
“Ariel exceeded my expectations in every way. I absolutely LOVE my photos! She made the entire session fun and comfortable, and the photos truly reflect me—natural, confident, and full of emotion. Choosing favorites from her online gallery was incredibly easy, and I was blown away by the final images. Ariel has an incredible eye and a true gift for capturing emotion. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for photos that feel authentic and meaningful.”
Lisa T.
Service Areas
We are always traveling and could be in your area now!
Currently servicing Arizona
now through February 2026.
Are you outside of Arizona and want to know when we will be in your area?
Check back or follow me on social media for real time updates
If I am already in your state, there is no additional fee for travel. If I am traveling to a new state specifically for your session, there will be a travel fee determined by distance and travel time required to reach the destination.
Bookings can be made up to a month in advance via the booking page. Other arrangements can be made via email, text or call, or direct messages via Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
There is a 50% nonrefundable deposit required to secure bookings.
Contact us
(715) 551-6817
ariel@illusionworksmedia.com
P.O. Box 391
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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