About Jack

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work history

I’m Jack Arent, a wedding and NBA photographer, and a proud child of deaf adults (C.O.D.A.).

As a wedding photographer, I find immense joy in capturing the vibrant emotions and festive moments that make each celebration unique. My background as a photojournalist allows me to blend seamlessly into the scene, documenting your day as a discreet observer.

Growing up in a deaf household has honed my visual awareness, enabling me to anticipate and capture peak emotional moments. This skill has served me well while working courtside with the Golden State Warriors and the NBA.

With over a decade of experience in weddings, I specialize in transforming even the most challenging receptions into beautifully lit spaces. I’m passionate about creating colorful portraits that shape light to highlight each couple's unique story. My goal is to produce lasting images that reflect the warmth and joy of your celebration, always keeping my three pillars—emotion, candid moments, and fine art—at the forefront of my work.

Fun Fact

My beautiful wife, Veronica, is a talented comedian! When I first met her, I had no idea she harbored a passion for making others laugh—and truthfully, I don’t think she did either.

Her journey began when she seized the opportunity to participate in a talent show to raise money for our community food bank during the holidays. Stepping onto the stage for the very first time, she found herself in the spotlight in front of 125 people, which amazed me.

With a love for writing and a polished approach to her sets, she has quickly excelled, earning the chance to perform at the biggest stage in our area, the Punchline! Watching her thrive in comedy has been a joy, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. My daughter & son think she funny too.

before wedding photography

I studied photojournalism in college and began my career at the Palo Alto Daily News, inspired by my father, David, who dedicated 29 years to the San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner as a foreman in the composing room (watch the pasteup process). He would often take me to the newspaper, starting when I was about five, and I was always captivated by the photographers examining their film strips on the light table—the photography bug bit me early on.

After a few years at the Palo Alto Daily News, I had the incredible opportunity to join the world champion Golden State Warriors as a staff photographer. From there, I progressed to NBA Photos, where I cover for the league a range of events annually, from thrilling game action to media day portraits.