Man wearing sunglasses and a black hoodie taking a selfie with a camera in an urban setting with tall buildings.

A young man standing near a body of water with a cloudy sky and a red flag in the background. He's wearing a light-colored hoodie with 'St. Lawrence River 100 Islands' written on it and striped shorts.

Close-up of a man with dark hair and beard, wearing a red hoodie and black vest, sitting with hands folded near face in a cafe or restaurant.

Black and white close-up of a smiling man with dark hair, a goatee, wearing a striped t-shirt outdoors near water during daytime.

Hello!

I’m Arvind,
the eyes & heart behind
Portrait Stories by ak.

Long before I picked up a camera, I was drawn to stories. The kind you feel rather than hear.
A glance. A touch. A quiet moment between two people who just get each other. That’s the kind of magic I love, and try to capture every time.

I studied the visual arts. Everything from photography, videography, to visual communications. But it’s people who taught me the most. The way we connect, react, and just exist as themselves is what shapes how I shoot.

I’m not big on perfect poses or staged smiles, I care about how it felt. The inside jokes, the nerves, the calm in your chaos. That’s the version of your story I want to tell.

And this is the intent I bring to everything I document. Whether it’s a wedding, a portrait session, or something in between, I’m there to tune in, adapt, and reflect your version of real.

Take a scroll through my work and see the kind of moments I chase. If it resonates, let’s talk. No pressure, no pitches—just a conversation to see if I am a good fit to tell your story.