A man and woman are hugging outdoors, eyes closed, surrounded by pink and orange flowers, with a soft natural background.
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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.
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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 and movement. 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.

Weddings

Lifestyle

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.”

Having documented 300+ weddings and events, we know when to step in, when to step back, and how to follow a timeline without letting it run the day. We’ve been around the block (with our cameras, that is).

Professional when it matters. Relaxed when it counts.

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.”

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 photographer behind Sonoma Light.
I focus on honest moments, real connection, and images that invite you to slow down and look twice.

Thanks for stopping by!
You’ll read a lot of photographer stories about lifelong callings and childhood cameras. This isn’t one of them.


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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.