A man and woman are hugging outdoors, eyes closed, surrounded by pink and orange flowers, with a soft natural background.
gay weddings photographer
Black and white photo of smiling people dressed in formal attire surrounding a woman in a large, ruffled dress being lifted or celebrated.
A bride and groom walking down the aisle outdoors at a wedding ceremony. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers and the groom has a boutonniere. Guests are seated on either side, some wearing masks.
unique photographer Sonoma bride on dance floor from above
A couple stands on a bridge at night, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, holding a bouquet of flowers, illuminated by warm light in a suburban neighborhood.
Sonoma wedding in vines
Outdoor wedding aisle decorated with pink and white rose petals on a wooden platform, flanked by chairs with white cushions and bows, overlooking a scenic mountain view.
A bride and groom walking on a grassy hillside with trees, a building, and purple hills in the background, illuminated by warm sunlight.
A bride and groom hugging outdoors on a wedding day, with greenery and flowers around them.
A bride in a strapless wedding gown standing at the top of a staircase facing an open door, with an older man and several flower girls in white dresses nearby. A woman seated at the bottom of the stairs is holding a glass, observing the scene.
People dancing and socializing at a wedding reception in a decorated ballroom with wreaths and a chandelier.

Sonoma Light is a Wine Country photography studio creating honest, artful imagery rooted in resonance, movement, and light. Based in Sonoma County, we serve Sonoma, Napa, and Marin, and travel throughout California and beyond. Nearly two decades in, we still believe the best images happen when things feel real.

Person holding a camera taking a photo at a wedding ceremony with a couple in the background, blurred, under a decorated outdoor arch.

Weddings

A couple sitting close together in a field of tall golden grass, touching foreheads and smiling, with rolling hills in the background on a hazy day.

Lifestyle

A woman in yoga attire performing a yoga pose on a mat with water splashing around her.

Engagements

A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on a grassy hill with a group of guests seated on wooden chairs, facing two men in suits standing in front of a modern building, during sunrise or sunset under a partly cloudy sky with trees on the side.

“His pictures are amazing, and our home could double as a Luke Snyder gallery. His pictures were so breathtaking, and so captivating we have filled every room in our home with them.”

Wedding ceremony taking place outdoors in a lush green garden with large trees, plants, and sunlight filtering through the foliage. The bride and groom are standing together with their wedding party, some holding bouquets, in front of an arch or large tree at the center of the scene.

“His work is so artistic, and unique. We will treasure these pictures forever, and look back on them with a smile, knowing that these pictures capture the essence, the emotion, and the thoughts.”

“Hiring Luke to photograph our wedding was the best decision we made in planning our wedding”

A man with glasses and a camera around his neck turns to look at the camera. He is wearing a metallic, shiny, foil-like cape. The background shows an industrial-style event space with colorful lighting, people socializing, and a structure with blue beams.

I’m Luke, the lead photographer behind Sonoma Light.
I’m drawn to honest moments, quiet connection, and bold, lasting images that invite you to look again.
I consider myself a dynamic creative, and I am available for various of photography from weddings, events, portraits, branding and beyond. Thank you for being here. Please look around and reach out with questions.

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A man smiling with glasses and a child with curly hair kissing his cheek, both lying on a wooden surface.
A man in glasses wearing a purple checkered shirt and dark pants jumping in the air under a large tree in a vineyard with mountains in the background.