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THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Elegant white wedding reception venue with floral decorations and draped fabric along the walls.

Wedding party walking together on grass in formal attire.

GENUINE MOMENTS, DOCUMENTED ON FILM FOR ETERNITY

Spontaneous, NATURAL, UNIQUELY YOU

I don’t direct weddings, I witness them. With a documentary eye and a calm, steady presence, I photograph the moments that unfold naturally, without interruption or performance. This approach allows you to stay fully present with one another, knowing your story is being documented with care, intention, and an understanding of what truly matters.

And this is why I love film. Shooting on film reinforces the way I approach weddings: intentionally and without excess. Each photograph is made with purpose, requiring awareness of light, timing, and emotion in real time. This discipline allows me to stay fully present and focused, creating images that feel honest, considered, and lasting.

Wedding celebration scene in an elegant wood-paneled room with warm lighting.

THE APPROACH

FULLY COMMITTED COVERAGE

I provide full day wedding coverage so your story is documented completely. Being present from start to finish allows me to anticipate moments, adapt to the flow of the day, and capture a cohesive narrative without interruption.

Wedding couple posing on stone pathway with pink flowering bushes in background.

THE APPROACH

EXCELLENCE IN STORYTELLING

Every wedding is approached with care and responsibility. I focus on storytelling as a whole, using light, timing, and emotion to create a meaningful and honest record of your day. Shooting on film reinforces this approach, requiring intention and attention in every frame.

Romantic wedding couple embracing in white formal attire.

THE APPROACH

UNOBTRUSIVE BY DESIGN

I photograph weddings in a documentary style, blending naturally into the day without excessive direction. This allows couples to be themselves while I focus on genuine emotion, connection, and interaction as it unfolds.

THE INVESTMENT

WEDDINGS / Starting at 4500

full documentary wedding day coverage with digital & film, includes engagement shoot & second photographer
add-ons: videography, custom-designed album

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS / Starting at 600

2-hours with digital & film formats

SURPRISE PROPOSALS / Starting at 450

add-ons: after party

SMALLER WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS / Inquire for a custom quote!

Narrow residential street in Japan with cyclist and cherry blossoms.

GET IN TOUCH!

Send me an email at wannie@sola-film.com, and we'll set up a discovery call to start planning your dream wedding!

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CLIENTS SAY

Wannie made our engagement photoshoot a genuine joy. Before the day of shooting, he was exceptional with his communication, flexible with scheduling, and transparent about what our engagement photoshoot would entail so that we could have a peace of mind. The weather was unpredictable with sprinkles of wind and rain on the day of shooting, but Wannie's positivity remained unshakable, which helped us to enjoy the process.

CLIENTS SAY

Having Wannie take photos of me and my family has always been a pleasure to work with. he makes the photo session really enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable. He genuinely cares about you, capturing the best moments and his work is excellent.

CLIENTS SAY

Wannie is easily a fan favorite with his personable, playful, and professional personality. I have worked with many different photographers and I will definitely be going back to Wannie for all my future photo sessions. Not only is the session extremely enjoyable and fun, the results are worth every dollar and time spent, especially if you have young children like I do. Thank you Wannie for helping my family make incredible memories that will last a lifetime.

CLIENTS SAY

Wannie was the perfect photographer for our engagement party and our engagement photo shoot (he was so good we hired him twice!). Easy to work with, responsive/accommodating and put us at ease throughout the whole shoot. Can’t recommend him enough!

CLIENTS SAY

Wannie was an absolute joy to work with. From our first session as a family of three to our extended family photos, every experience was relaxed, fun, and full of laughter. He made us feel so comfortable, and the moments he captured truly reflect our family. I’m so excited to continue to see his passion grow and book him for future sessions!

CLIENTS SAY

Solafilm had the two qualities we valued most in a photographer: proficiency and personality. From our very first conversation, he made us feel completely at ease with his friendly demeanor while also inspiring confidence through his professionalism and the quality of his work. Most importantly, he captured the emotions of each moment beautifully and delivered photos that truly reflect how we felt on our special day. We can’t recommend Solafilm highly enough to anyone looking for a photographer who will make the entire process wonderfully smooth from start to finish!

CLIENTS SAY

Family photoshoots are stressful. Family photoshoots with a baby, a toddler, and a husband who-doesn’t-understand-why-we-can’t-use-last-year’s-photos-for-our-Christmas-cards are borderline dreadful. However, Wannie made every moment, from the planning stage to the actual day of the shoot, fun and special. His bright personality and calm demeanor brought both peace and joy as we did our shoot. After the photoshoot, I remember thinking “I am so thankful for this chaotic, but ever fleeting season. I am also thankful that I captured such a time”. I treasure every photo we received and cherish them even more as I watch my children grow.

CLIENTS SAY

Getting Wannie to shoot our wedding photos was one of the best decisions we made for our special day! They were respectful, comfortable, and the photos turned out better than what we could have asked for.

For sure that on every wedding anniversary from now, we'll be reminded of how worth it was to ask Solafilm to preserve our wedding memories.

CLIENTS SAY

We chose Wannie from Solafilm for our engagement photos because we loved his film work, and the experience ended up being even better than we imagined. My fiancé and I usually feel awkward in front of cameras, but Wannie made the whole shoot feel easy, natural, and comfortable from the start.

The final gallery felt timeless, dreamy, and truly us. We already have so many of the photos framed throughout our home, and we’d highly recommend Solafilm to anyone looking for meaningful and genuine photos.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I book a wedding with you?

To book, simply reach out through my contact form. I’ll respond with availability, details, and next steps. I typically like to meet my couples before we book so that we can confirm that we're a good fit! Afterwards, a signed contract and retainer officially secure your date.

What happens after we book?

After booking, I’ll stay in touch leading up to your wedding to help with timelines, logistics, and any questions you have. My goal is to make the process feel calm, organized, and stress-free.

Do you travel?

Yes. I’m based in New Jersey and New York City, but I’m always open to traveling wherever your story takes me! Inquire about discounts on my bucket list locations! I will book all my own travel on my end as well.

How do I book other type of sessions with you?

If you are interested in shooting engagement photos, couple photos, family sessions, or other events, please inquire via the secondary Contact form on my Contact page!