It is written in my DNA to create, document, and share this joy with others.

I began to photograph my world at a young age. During my sophomore year of high school, I launched my business ‘Olivia Arden Photography’. Since then I have had the honor of documenting the lives of hundreds of individuals, earned two degrees in Studio/Digital Art and Business Marketing from Hastings College, and have rebranded to ‘arden darling photography’ following the birth of my daughter.

Becoming a mother has inspired and encouraged me to hold on a little bit tighter to life’s fleeting moments; capture everything as is so that we may always remember what was.

Ese quam videri - to be rather than to seem.

I approach my work with the most genuine attention to detail. During a session with me, you can expect to find yourself in a fun and light environment with lots of conversation. In your final gallery, you will discover photos that radiate vibrant colors, balanced with soft highlights, captured in an underlying journalistic style. A master of natural light, I will show you the way you truly shine, through the delicate and loving eyes of a mother.