Get To Know The Man Behind The Lens

Hi, there! Thanks so much for stopping by, really excited that you’re here. I’m Arnaud, the man behind the lens in Punta Cana, the surrounding Dominican Republic areas, Mexico, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands. Born and raised in Paris, France I’m a romantic at heart and as with most Europeans I am very passionate about sports (Soccer mostly), some may call me a foodie because I love it, and a self-confessed chocolate addict. Family and friends are my most cherished things. I enjoy getting together for a BBQ, knocking back a few cold ones, and planning getaways to explore and satisfy our sense of wonder. I like to say, life’s too short to stay in one place so traveling is always on my mind. 

So how’d a French foodie and chocolate lover end up in paradise documenting love stories on film in the Dominican Republic? It’s a whirlwind of a story, actually. You see, I studied Marketing in the City of Lights- Paris, and then landed my internship at a major record company that was located in the heart of Times Square. It was a pretty cool gig, I must say. I love NYC it’s a fascinating and captivating city…. the atmosphere, the feelings, the cosmopolitan side, and the incredible mix of cultures blend so perfectly together. But it’s funny where life takes you, for I was born in Paris, with the dreams to live in NYC and now, but look at me, I ended up on a Caribbean Island living in Punta Cana. What a 360 degrees turn, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

It didn’t take long for me to fall in love. Back then, Punta Cana wasn’t the major tourist destination it is now but I just loved the multicultural mix of people from around the globe, the natural beauty, sun, and fun, and the down-to-earth open-hearts that I met daily. During our stay, I got pretty friendly with an employee at the hotel and I happened to mention that I could see myself living here. Not hard to believe, because who doesn’t want to live in paradise? We laughed, and I thought he probably hears this every day. But the very next day he told me about a travel agency that is urgently looking for a person that speaks French. Crazy, but I said, “what the heck!” I went to an interview, got the job, and well you know, the rest is as they say “history”. Now 20+ years later I am still here. 

I have always been passionate about photography and am blessed to be shooting weddings and engagements for couples and families around the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, Cartagena, and other Caribbean destinations. I realized that my passion is to capture the rush of emotions that you will experience on your wedding day. The smells, the sound of everything around you, how everything looks, the nervousness, and the feeling you have when your heart skips a beat hearing the love of your life say “I Do”.

 That’s what I’m about. Together we will bring your love story to life in a photojournalistic style. Let’s get started.