Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in San Jose
With 25 years of dedicated service to the Greater Bay Area, Abel Soria Photography specializes in capturing the authentic essence of weddings through a modern documentary and journalistic style. Our approach prioritizes unobtrusive, candid storytelling while incorporating formal portraits to ensure every detail of your special day is preserved. We serve couples across San Jose, San Francisco, Livermore, Santa Cruz, and Monterey, offering tailored packages for full weddings, micro-weddings, elopements, and courthouse ceremonies.Our commitment to natural lighting, artistic composition, and client collaboration ensures a stress-free experience, allowing couples to focus on their celebration. Backed by glowing testimonials, we pride ourselves on technical expertise, personalized attention, and a passion for creating timeless images that reflect each couple's unique story.
Services
Wedding Photography
Micro Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Photo Booth Rental
Headshot Photography
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience in Bay Area wedding photography
- Documentary-style approach preserves authentic, unposed moments
- Personalized service tailored to couples' unique visions
- High-resolution digital images with natural color editing
- Positive client testimonials praising professionalism and artistry
What people say
Rave reviews from guests
Highly recommend him
Gorgeous wedding photos
Unobtrusive style
Ninja with candid shots
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing candid moments and formal portraits. Our 7-hour packages include a photographer and assistant, secure online galleries, and high-resolution digital downloads. Available across the Bay Area with customizable add-ons like drone coverage and second photographers.
Micro Weddings
Specialized coverage for small weddings at courthouses, parks, or private venues. Packages include 2-4 hours of photography, ceremony documentation, and artistic portraits. Includes SCC park permits and online galleries with print-ready files for lasting keepsakes.
Photo Booth Rental
DSLR-based open-air photo booths with customizable templates and instant prints. Available for weddings and corporate events in San Jose. Features professional lighting, social media sharing, and CDC-compliant safety protocols for guest entertainment.
Engagement Sessions
On-location engagement photography helping couples connect with their photographer. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, location recommendations, and 30+ professionally edited images delivered within 4 weeks for save-the-dates or wedding decor.
Headshot Photography
Corporate and personal headshots with studio lighting or natural backdrops. Services include outfit consultation, multiple pose options, and retouched images delivered through secure online galleries for LinkedIn, websites, or marketing materials.
People
Abel Soria
Owner & Lead Photographer
With 25 years of Bay Area wedding photography experience, Abel specializes in documentary-style imagery. He focuses on capturing authentic emotions while providing personalized service, combining technical expertise with artistic vision to create timeless wedding collections.
Questions
What wedding photography styles do you offer?
We specialize in documentary and photojournalistic styles with optional formal portraits, ensuring natural moments and curated poses.
Do you cover weddings outside San Jose?
Yes, we serve the entire Greater Bay Area including San Francisco, Monterey, and Santa Cruz with no travel fees.
How long does photo editing take?
Post-processing takes 2-4 weeks, with sneak peeks available within days and full galleries delivered through secure online platforms.
Can we customize wedding packages?
Absolutely. Our base packages are flexible—we add hours, photographers, drone coverage, or albums to match your specific needs.
What's included in the photo booth rental?
Our rental includes a DSLR booth, attendant, props, custom templates, instant prints, and social media sharing capabilities for events.
Do you offer engagement session guidance?
Yes, we provide wardrobe advice, location recommendations, and posing guidance to ensure comfortable, authentic engagement photos.
