ABOUT ME

Hello!!

One of my mantras is “stay curious” which, let's be honest, curiosity is a huge part of being human, and where would we be without fire, the wheel, and ice cream!? 

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with design and photographs. I used to flip through magazines and admire different typefaces and images; black and white or color, monochrome or neon strobes flashing, bold or soft words and the emotions they can evoke. Luckily for me I realized I can turn my obsession into a paying creative outlet and here we are today. 

I have over 15 years of photography, website design, and writing experience. I enjoy working with creators and entrepreneurs who want fresh photographs, an energized website, or both.

Fun Facts! I am the Creator & Editor in Chief for Maine Vibes Magazine, check us out! I’ve lived in Maine, New Hampshire, Washington D.C., and Costa Rica and enjoy meeting new people, exploring new places & learning about new cultures, and enjoying the tastiest, sweetest treats I can find!

MY PHILOSOPHY

  • Kindness and compassion over everything else

  • Having fun is essential

  • Active listening is key

  • Celebrate the big and small wins

  • Design with a growth mindset

Client Love

  • "Mercedes is a joy to work with! She is top notch at capturing you in your authentic work mode, along with writing and developing a professional website in a timely fashion. Your website impressions will improve over night! The first time I met with her, she had a clear timeline of goals and objectives that would dramatically improve my site. She listened to the tone and image I wanted for my website. I've also had the opportunity to have her photograph me in my event planner element. She was professional and efficient, I hardly recognized she was there, and she captured amazing images!"

    — Julie, Maine Premier Event Planning

  • "Pure Joy", "It reads with the essence of you", "So relatable" and "I'm a little envious of your site" - This is just a taste of the feedback for the site Mercedes so thoughtfully designed for my coaching business. She used her expertise to draft copy which amplified my message and drew out my personality, and used imagery and color to bring the whole thing home! Mercedes not only infused the whole experience with professionalism but she shared her creativity, wit and flair with such generosity.”

    — Shakila, Transition Coach

  • “I came across Mercedes' work and knew instantly she was the person I wanted to work with. As a new small business owner, I really needed someone who was approachable and knowledgeable. Mercedes was a great listener and so patient in bringing my ideas to life. I highly recommend Mercedes Arnold for all of your creative needs.”

    — Rachel, Beam Skin Studio

  • “Mercedes is fantastic. She assisted me in getting clear about the purpose of the website, developing and refining the content for the website, and articulating the overall look and feel of the website. In turn, she developed a website to help market my services to prospective clients. Because of her creative design work, the look and feel of the website is both sleek and sophisticated. Further, Mercedes has a great disposition, is incredibly easy to work with, and is always timely and responsive.”

    — Joshua M., Nonprofit Consultant & Advisor

  • “I would definitely recommend Mercedes for anyone who needs to build a website. Not only did she build a beautiful site for my business Maine Photo Works that reflected the brand--she also really listened to what I needed from a functionality standpoint. When she didn't know how to do something I needed, she figured it out! Beyond that, she was a joy to work with even when we had to switch platforms to bring the entire vision to fruition. I truly appreciate her work ethic, creativity, and positive attitude!”

    — Regan Bell, Maine Photo Works