“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
― Marilyn Monroe
ABOUT Arlene
A daydreamer and a curious spirit - lover of slow mornings, roadtrips, brunches and soirées - seeker of novel experiences - fascinated by culture and traditions - keeper of memories, stories, and moments - Led by Faith.
I’m Arlene, a wedding, destination wedding, elopement, and family photographer who’s a Texas native but now calls the Netherlands home.
About 9 years ago, I met my soulmate, Klaas, in Barcelona while studying abroad. After two years of navigating a long-distance relationship and traveling the world together, I moved to the Netherlands, and on 22-11-22, we chose forever in Tulum, alongside our favorite people.
Meaningful moments, shared experiences, good food, great stories, inspiring humans and my growing faith fuel my love for documenting. Together with my husband, we photograph weddings and love stories in the Netherlands, Europe and Texas.
Meeting you can’t come soon enough because I know you’ve got a story to tell, and I’ve got my camera ready in hand to visually narrate it.
If you've read this far, AMAZING! You've found your wedding photographer. Let's meet for cocktails and make it official!
Your Experience, MY APPROACH
I take on a limited amount of weddings and sessions per year in order to provide the best experience for you. My photography style is predominantly documentary with blends of editorial influences. Mainly, what’s most important, is that I carefully document your wedding day in a way that authentically reflects who you are and what the day felt like.
Communication, connection, and trust are my cornerstone for creating images that are timeless and curated specifically for you.
During our initial video call, I’ll listen to all the details: how you all met, your proposal story, and all the moments that have shaped you two.
The more you share, the more I’m able to understand what’s most important for you - what you love and what you value most in life. Naturally, that will help influence what and how I photograph your wedding day.
You’ll walk away with not only amazing photos and memories but also with an experience where you felt seen and celebrated!
Contact me sooner than later to make sure we get the chance to work together!
OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER
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This is the perfect chance to meet online via a video call (or upon person per request) to discuss your wedding day vision and learn more about what you can expect.
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After the wedding proposal form is submitted, the contract signed, and the retainer fee paid working together becomes official!
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Throughout the time from booking to your wedding day, you are welcome to contact me for any questions you have and of course, we’ll stay connected via social media! I love seeing all the moments you experience wedding and life-related. It’s another way in which I get to know you two better!
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About 1-2 months before the wedding, you’ll receive a timeline form and a link to schedule our final video call before your wedding day! During the call we’ll focus on going through the timeline together and ensuring we’re on the same page.
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You’ll receive a preview of photos on a private online gallery within 3-5 days of your wedding day!
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The moment has come for you to relive your wedding day! You will receive your full gallery within a 6-8 weeks timeframe.
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The wedding collection you have booked will determine the album design process. It will be detailed to you within my service and investment guide. You can inquire more about wedding albums HERE.
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Once we have confirmed and finalized your album design, an order will be placed. You can expect your album within 8-10 weeks!
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We don’t believe in goodbyes but see you laters! While our time working together will come to an end. We welcome you to keep in touch because we love being able to see the journey life takes you on!
Let’s make working together official!
As a wedding photographer based in Amsterdam, I’ve had the privilege of documenting some of the most stunning celebrations, and one of them was Paula and Neil’s summer destination wedding at Huize Frankendael - a truly special day. From the modern yet elegant styling and intimate outdoor ceremony set within lush gardens, to the beautifully curated al fresco dinner, every part of the day felt intentional, effortless, and deeply personal. But beyond the aesthetics, it was the almost tangible sense of togetherness and joy that made this wedding so memorable — and created some of our favorite moments to document.