Business Details
Your Trusted NYC Photographer for Weddings, Portraits & Events
Elizabeth Solaka Photography has been capturing life's most meaningful moments with artistic precision and professional dedication since the early 2000s. Our founder, Elizabeth Solaka, brings decades of experience honed through formal education at Boston Architectural College and mentorship under renowned photographer Todd Gieg. Specializing in headshots, portraits, weddings, and events across New York City, we combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver timeless imagery. Our work has been featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times and Elle Magazine, serving clients ranging from Columbia University to Gagosian Gallery. With a background in economics and art history, Elizabeth approaches each project with analytical rigor and artistic sensitivity.Our team's extensive experience photographing high-profile events like Comerica Cityfest ensures we handle every assignment with professionalism. We maintain strong ties to the New York arts community through exhibitions at venues like Grace Church and St. Ann's Warehouse. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 5-star reviews on WeddingWire and Google. We serve both corporate clients and private individuals seeking authentic visual storytelling. From intimate family portraits to grand weddings, we prioritize capturing genuine emotions and creating lasting artistic value.
Services
Headshots
Portraits
Weddings
Events
Children's Photography
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of professional photography experience in NYC
- Featured in The New York Times and Elle Magazine
- Specialized expertise in weddings and event photography
- 5-star rated on WeddingWire and Google reviews
- Extensive portfolio including prestigious institutions like Gagosian Gallery
What people say
Beautifully captured moments
Artistic excellence
Professional execution
Authentic storytelling
Timeless imagery
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every meaningful moment with artistic precision and emotional depth. We document ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding events with a documentary style approach while creating timeless portraits. Our team's experience photographing high-profile events ensures we handle every detail professionally. Clients receive carefully edited images that preserve the authenticity and joy of their special day.
Headshots
Professional headshots combine technical excellence with artistic composition to create compelling personal branding images. We offer studio, environmental, and editorial styles tailored to individual needs. Our experience photographing notable figures ensures clients receive polished, authentic representations that stand out. Sessions focus on capturing personality while maintaining professional standards suitable for corporate and creative industries.
Portraits
We create enduring family portraits that capture natural connections and special milestones. Our approach emphasizes genuine interactions over posed shots, documenting maternity, newborn, and multi-generational portraits. Sessions take place in preferred locations that reflect family character, whether urban settings or private residences. The result is authentic imagery that preserves family history with artistic quality.
Event Photography
Our event coverage documents corporate functions, cultural celebrations, and private gatherings with journalistic integrity. We capture candid moments and key highlights while maintaining unobtrusive presence. Clients receive a curated collection of images that tell their event's unique story, from formal proceedings to spontaneous interactions. This service includes post-event editing and delivery of high-resolution files.
Children's Photography
We specialize in capturing children's natural expressions and developmental milestones with warmth and authenticity. Sessions focus on organic interactions rather than forced poses, preserving genuine laughter and quiet moments alike. Our experience photographing family dynamics ensures we adapt to each child's personality, creating images that families will treasure as lasting keepsakes.
People
Elizabeth Solaka
Photographer
Elizabeth Solaka is a New York-based photographer with over 20 years of professional experience. She studied at Boston Architectural College under mentor Todd Gieg and has been featured in The New York Times and Elle Magazine. Her work spans weddings, portraits, and events for notable clients including Columbia University and Gagosian Gallery.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in weddings, portraits, headshots, events, and children's photography across New York City.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Elizabeth has been photographing weddings professionally since the early 2000s with 100% 5-star reviews.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New York City with a focus on Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding boroughs.
How do you ensure quality results?
Our team combines technical expertise with artistic vision, using professional-grade equipment and proven techniques.
Can you accommodate special requests?
Yes, we work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and create customized photography solutions.
Reviews (5)
Lindsie Michelle
Nov 23, 2018
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Elizabeth is an extremely talented photographer. She is able to capture "in the moment" and charming pictures that brought our wedding day to life. We will 100% hire Elizabeth in the future for any events or family photos. Not only does she take wonderful pictures, she is friendly, responsive, and easy going. Her work is flawless. She is highly recommended.
Sarah Brewer
Oct 25, 2018
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We had a lovely engagement photoshoot with Elizabeth! She is very kind, creative, and did a wonderful job with our engagement photos, capturing our down-to-earth and calm style beautifully. We are so excited to have her be a part of our wedding day and capture those special moments. We definitely recommend her!
Megan Fountain
Apr 16, 2018
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Elizabeth was a delight to work with. She was really flexible, which helped our wedding day stay stress-free even with many family members running late. She gave us tons of photos--it's so hard to choose our favorites! I love how the colors turned out and the overall "vibe." I'm pretty "meh" about overly-posed and dramatic wedding photography. Elizabeth's shots were genuine, beautiful, and we will certainly treasure them for life.
Rebecca Rosenberger
Feb 19, 2018
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Elizabeth did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. The photos are gorgeous. She is professional and has a gentle, easy presence - perfect for planning and on the wedding day! I can't stop looking at the beautiful way she captured our friends and family. :
Julia Malizia
Feb 12, 2018
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We were so lucky to work with Elizabeth for our wedding. From the beginning she was friendly and easy to work with. She was so calm and on point throughout the whole process. She offered her advice when issues arose before the wedding and the day off she was incredibly professional. She was able to capture every moment from start to finish. I don't know how she did it. The formal shots were lovely, but the candid shots were why we hired her (and she didn't disappoint). We received the photos within only a couple of weeks of our wedding and absolutely love them! Hire her.
