A young man with short dark hair and a beard smiling, wearing a white T-shirt, against an orange background.

Hey, I'm Arnold — your calm, steady presence behind the camera.

ABOUT ARNOLD

Based in Miami, FL • Available for travel

Hey, I’m Arnold — a Miami wedding photographer who grew up obsessed with capturing moments. Long before Dryinkpictures existed, I was that kid taking photos of everything on whatever phone I had. My uncle photographed events and weddings, and even though I wasn’t allowed to touch his camera back then, watching him work planted the seed.

In high school, I fell in love with storytelling through film. That led me to pursue an AA in Film at Miami Dade College, where I learned the foundations of visual storytelling, framing, lighting, and editing — all skills that now play a huge role in how I approach photography.

Everything clicked the day my uncle handed me his old camera. I instantly became addicted. I shot anything, anyone, anytime. Every click made me fall more in love with freezing real moments in time.

What pulled me into weddings was simple: they’re filled with real emotion, real people, and real stories — and there’s just something so cool about turning those unscripted moments into something couples can hold onto forever.

Now, I get to work with couples who trust me to capture the happiest day of their lives. I’m the photographer who hypes you up, jokes with you, poses you when you need it, and fades into the background when the moment matters most. I care about making sure you feel good on your day just as much as I care about delivering photos you’re obsessed with.

Whether it’s catching the candid stuff you didn’t notice happening or helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera, my goal is the same:

give you photos you’ll want to relive forever.

A smiling couple stands together outdoors at a rocky river or waterfall, dressed warmly with jackets, jeans, boots, and a white beanie, during winter.

Young woman smiling outdoors during winter, wearing a white knit hat, green jacket, white sweater, and jeans, in a snowy landscape with yellow and brown autumn leaves on trees.

Fun Facts

  
      Favorite Person
    
      Rachel — 8 years and counting
    
      TV Show
    
      How I Met Your Mother
    
      Favorite Coffee Order
    
      Caramel Iced Coffee
    
      Comfort Food
    
      Chipotle
    
      Dream Travel
    
      Japan
    
      Favorite Anime
    
      One Piece (I’m caught up… unfortunately)
    
      Current Hobby
    
      Learning Japanese on the side
    
      Most Used Lens
    
      24–70mm

A black and white dog lying upside-down on a quilted bedspread, smiling with its teeth showing and looking at the camera.

A young man is holding a black and white dog, smiling in front of a window with blinds. A table with a checkered tablecloth, a glass, a mug, and a phone are in the foreground.

Close-up of a happy black and white dog with a pink harness, sitting outside on a concrete surface with a blurred background of a yellow wall and a window.

I adopted Stella in May 2021. She came with scars on her face and paws and a past I’ll never fully know, but she trusted me from day one. Now she’s my calm presence during long editing days, my break reminder, and the little shadow who follows me everywhere. When we’re not working, she’s happiest in the car with the windows down or relaxing at the beach — her two favorite places in the world.

My editing buddy

Breed • American Staffordshire Terrier / Labrador Retriever mix • Adopted

Some of My All-Time Favorite Photos

A bride and groom standing close together, with foreheads touching and eyes closed, in an outdoor setting. The bride wears a lace dress and earrings, holding a bouquet of white roses. The groom is dressed in a suit and tie, with a bald head and beard

A couple holding hands titled 'Will You Marry Me?' on the beach with yellow flowers and candles in the background.

Close-up of an adult and child holding hands, showing the child's tiny hand clutching the adult's finger. The adult is wearing a silver watch.

Close-up of two people holding hands outdoors, with autumn leaves blurred in the background. One person wears a pink sweater and a large engagement ring, while the other wears a green sleeve.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss, with the bride wearing a wedding veil and the couple outdoors at sunset.

Two people shaking hands over water with a city skyline and sunset in the background.

Bride and groom sharing a kiss on a wooded pathway during their wedding.

A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling in a park with green trees. The bride wears a lace wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet of white roses. The groom wears a dark blue suit with a checkered pattern.

A bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony, with the groom wearing a white tuxedo and the bride wearing a white wedding dress and veil.

A happy couple faces each other close up outdoors, smiling, with a sky background.

A couple sharing a kiss on a bridge surrounded by autumn foliage with orange and green leaves during daytime.

Close-up of a happy, brown, long-haired dog with its tongue out, outdoors with a cloudy sky and water in the background.

A bride and groom on their wedding day, with the groom kissing the bride's cheek as she holds a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath, outdoors during sunset.

Close-up of a woman's hand wearing an engagement ring with a large central diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds, resting on a man's chest.

A couple standing by the water during sunset in a city with tall buildings.

A pregnant woman with red hair leaning her head on a man’s shoulder, holding her belly, with a man standing beside her, all holding hands and looking at the camera against a plain light background.

Pregnant woman with long brown hair sitting on the floor in a white tank top, light blue pants, and an open white shirt against a plain light background.

A pregnant woman with red hair in a white crop top and light blue jeans, hugging a man from behind, both smiling with eyes closed, against a plain gray background.

A couple smiling and looking at each other, with roses and petals falling around them outdoors in a lush green setting.

A couple holding hands over a heart-shaped arrangement of red rose petals and roses on a wooden platform, with a natural water body and greenery in the background.

Close-up of a couple holding hands, showing wedding rings, with rocks and a cloudy sky in the background.

Close-up of a woman wearing a wedding ring, holding hands with another person, with both hands resting on her lap.

Close-up of a couple's hands with wedding rings touching, seen from below with a palm tree and blue sky in the background.

A close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring on her ring finger, resting on a person's arm with tattoos.

A man kneeling on the sand presenting a ring to a woman on one knee outdoors on a beach, with decorative plants and candles around them, during what appears to be a marriage proposal.

A couple dancing and smiling outdoors among greenery and stone walls.

A couple embracing on the beach, with the man lifting the woman and both smiling, near the ocean with a blue sky.

A couple happily embraces on a beach, with the man in a patterned shirt and the woman in an orange dress, both smiling with their eyes closed.

A couple touching foreheads and smiling with eyes closed on the beach during daytime, ocean in the background.

A man and a woman with tattoos and sunglasses are sitting on a park bench together outdoors. The woman is lying back, smiling, with her arm around the man, who is touching her knee. They are surrounded by green foliage and trees.

A woman in a white dress sitting on a floral swing over a pool, surrounded by lush tropical trees and plants, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

A young woman in a white dress with a flower crown, sitting on a decorated boat surrounded by lush greenery and flowers in a tropical setting.

A woman and man kiss closely outdoors during daytime, with the woman's hand on the man's face, showing her rings and a tattoo on her arm.

A man with short hair seen from behind, holding a young girl’s arms around his neck in an outdoor setting with blurred string lights and large wooden letters in the background.

Couple celebrating on a decorated sandy beach with flowers, candles, and champagne, with the ocean and blue sky in the background.

A couple celebrating marriage proposal on the beach with a large neon sign spelling 'MARRY ME' and pampas grass decorations.

A couple embraces and shares a kiss on the beach with the ocean in the background.

Your wedding isn’t just a date on a calendar. It’s a day you want to actually feel — not rush through, not pose through, not stress through. My job is simple: make sure you’re present, comfortable, and genuinely enjoying the moments you’ll be looking back on for the rest of your life.