About this vendor
Michael Arndt is the owner and founder of Michael David Films, a wedding photography business in Dallas, TX. Although he began his career as a professional singer and dancer, Michael transitioned to being behind the camera after he fell in love with documenting his travels around the world.
Michael loves telling stories, and after obtaining a bachelor's degree in Animation and a master's in Instructional Design and Technology, he opened up Michael David Films. As a “people person” who also loves true love, Michael approaches each wedding day with the happy couple at the forefront of his thinking. He makes sure to take note of their interests, styles, and, above all else, their love story so far.
Now, with more than a decade of experience working at wedding ceremonies and receptions, Michael knows when and how to capture the most important moments. He makes newlyweds feel unique, filming their energy and relationship so their video is truly reflective of what makes their union special. Although located primarily in Dallas, Michael David Films will travel wherever you need to go.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Michael was the best! He was so helpful with finalizing some of the timeline details so things flowed better than we planned. He was early and set up and ready to go! Michael made ...
our big day even better than we thought. He made me feel comfortable and confident. My now husband loved him too. Michael is so knowledgeable and made sure we knew what to do and when.
THE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL!
I could not have imagined how perfect they would be. Highly recommend him! You won’t regret it.
Michael captured many creative and impressive shots of the wedding. From the group shots to our couple photos, we appreciated his humor and attention to detail. I usually feel awk...
ward getting my picture taken, however, Michael did a great job of taking the pressure off and making me feel at ease.
Photography was at the Springs in Quinlin in a beautiful outdoor ceremony with lots of color. The barn was bright with white wash which popped in the pictures. He really captured ...
the fun everyone had that day! Great person to work with.
My husband and I had the best experience with Michael as our wedding photographer. He is very communicative, responsive, and professional. He was a delight to work with. I never ta...
ke photos of myself and I had no idea what to do with my face or my body and he was so helpful and patient. Based on how chaotic the wedding was and the limited time we spent taking photos, I wasn’t sure what to expect but we already got our photos back from him (after only one week!) and WOW!!! We are so incredibly blown away with how amazing the photos look and all of the small special moments he managed to capture. I almost never write reviews but I am so blown away that I want to recommend him to every couple!
We recently had a family photo session with Michael Arndt of Michael David Films, and once again, he exceeded all expectations. We first worked with Michael two years ago for our e...
ngagement photos, and his talent, professionalism, and warmth left such a lasting impression that we knew exactly who to call when it came time for family portraits.
Michael has a true gift for capturing genuine moments. He immediately put our entire family at ease, including our kiddos, and turned what can often be a chaotic experience into something relaxed, enjoyable, and even fun. His calm presence, thoughtful direction, and creative eye brought out the best in everyone, resulting in photos that are both natural and deeply meaningful.
The final images are stunning—beautifully composed, perfectly lit, and expertly edited. Each one tells a story, and we’ll treasure them for years to come. From the planning process to the final delivery, Michael’s professionalism and attention to detail shine through.
We can’t recommend Michael Arndt and Michael David Films highly enough. Whether it's for engagement photos, family portraits, or any other milestone, he consistently delivers exceptional results. We're grateful to have worked with him again and look forward to more sessions in the future!
After our wedding photographer missed getting any portraits of just the two of us on our big day, we reached out to Michael and we're so glad we did. He was kind, responsive, and s...
o easy to work with from the start. We ended up getting some fun, relaxed shots by the lake, and he helped us recreate the moments we didn’t get to capture on our wedding day. Michael made what could have been a stressful situation feel effortless and joyful. Honestly, we wish we could’ve had him there with us from the very beginning!
Michael with Michael David Films is truly incredible! We’re absolutely blown away by our photos. One of our engagement shots is so stunning, we honestly have no idea how he even ca...
ptured it. It’s pure magic. The wedding photos are just as beautiful, and the getting ready shots with my bridesmaids look like they belong in a magazine.
We had such a wonderful experience with Michael David Films! Michael’s eye for detail is truly next-level. He took the time to notice things that really mattered to us. One of the ...
most meaningful moments of the day was when he recreated a painting of me in my wedding dress with my mom as a photo. We never even asked. He just noticed and made it happen. That kind of thoughtfulness speaks volumes about who he is as a photographer and a person. We’ll treasure that photo forever!
Michael was wonderful from the start. We liked his work and style and our wedding video turned out absolutely amazing! He captured all the little details of the day, including look...
s and smiles we missed that day. The voiceover takes it to the next level and makes the video feel like a movie. We can’t stop replaying it and sharing with our loved ones. Best investment of the wedding!
We got married this past Saturday and are so happy with Michael, our videographer!! He did an amazing job! I am so happy with our wedding video and he made the process so easy!
My daughter hired Michael for my granddaughter's wedding. He was so professional and considerate of all our families needs. I would recommend him for in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate everything and will recommend Ghost Light Studio to all the brides I know.
Thank you all so much for capturing such amazing photos and video! I love the highlight video and am very pleased how these came out! Can't wait to share these with friends & famil...
y!
Ghost Light Studio was hands down the best decision when it came to picking a videographer for our wedding. We looked at other videographers, however Ghost Light Studio has a way o...
f making each wedding video reflect on the couples personality, turn it into a movie, and pick up on all the little details that makes the video mean that much more.
Watching my own highlight video I feel as though I’m watching a movie trailer and I’m in awe that it’s me, my day and my family. It’s almost better than I remember the day being.
They've completely exceeded our expectations just. We would 100% recommend Ghost Light Studio. We are so thankful for the work they did.
We hired Michael as our videographer for our outdoor Hill Country wedding and he captured our whole night so beautifully. I honestly didn’t think I wanted a videographer but after ...
talking it over with him I decided to go ahead and do it, and I’m so glad I did. If I had to choose between still photographs and the video he made of our wedding I would choose the video. He has such an expert eye for capturing the lighting and setting and editing the footage to bring you such a beautiful masterpiece full of memories to last a lifetime.
Contact
323 JASMINE DR, Dallas, TX
Michael David Films