Hi Christene,
I'm sure that bringing your own photographer will not get you or the photographer in any trouble. The real bottom line is, the photographer "should" be honest when entering the island, state his/her purpose on the island and pay a deposit based on the value of his/her equipment. There is a Customs form that the photographer should fill out and he/she can ask for this form at the Aruban Customs at baggage claim.
If you do decide to bring your own photographer, I would recommend taking and additional photography package from your resort... That way you can be one hundred % sure that you will not miss the most important moments during the ceremony that a foreign photographer would have a difficult time capturing. The local photographers, videographers, the officiate, and the coordinator have rhythm, timing and language that a newcomer would have a difficult time understanding. Our photographers know what the officiate is going to say, before he says it ~ therefore they know where to be situated for the best angle. Shooting into the sun just before it sets is an art and an unpracticed favorite photographer could make or break your wedding day memories.
Sunny Regards,
Julia
Aruba Today