Solera sun mark

Your story, beautifully kept.

Bilingual wedding, quinceañera & portrait photography in Sonoma County.

Led by photographer David Arango, documenting quinceañeras, weddings, portraits, editorials, and real estate for families across Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, and the Bay Area.

Photographing Sonoma families since 2019.

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The Archive

Portrait in sunglasses against a deep red octagonal door
Black-and-white editorial portrait in a gown under a stone archway
Engagement detail — interlaced hands and ring at the beach
Wedding couple beneath a great oak in a wildflower meadow
Bridal fishtail braid adorned with yellow daisies
Modern interior — sculpted fireplace wall with wire chairs
Sunlit living room opening to a balcony with a hammock and plants
Black-and-white studio portrait, laughing
Couple walking hand in hand along the beach at sunset
Editorial profile in a wide-brim black hat against brick

The heart of it

A solera is the patient method by which the finest is preserved, layer upon layer, year after year, so nothing precious is ever lost. That is how we hold your story: not one frame in isolation, but a living archive of who you are and the people you love.

Led by David and Ellie Arango. A New York-trained eye with the intimacy of a studio that cares how your day feels, not just how it looks.

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Services

  • 01

    Quinceañeras

    The crossing of a threshold: the gown, the family, the tradition. We honor the weight and the joy of it.

    From $450 · event coverage from $1,500

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  • 02

    Weddings

    One day, woven from a thousand small moments. We hold all of them.

    From $2,000

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  • 03

    Editorials

    Striking, intentional imagery for those with a vision worth bringing to life.

    From $400

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  • 04

    Headshots & Portraits

    The face you want the world to meet, made with care.

    From $250

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  • 05

    Real Estate

    Spaces shown at their most inviting, framed to sell a feeling as much as a place.

    From $350 (single home up to 3,000 sq ft)

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  • 06

    Photo Retouching

    You shoot. We finish. Nobody will know we were there.

    Batch from $1.50 per image · editorial from $25

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Video coverage is available on request.

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Recent work

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Wedding

Sonoma Valley

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Bride and groom walking through a grassy hillside meadow at dusk Bride and groom in coastal dune grass at golden hour
Bride and groom holding hands in a golden hillside field
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Quinceañera

Sofía

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Quinceañera in a lilac tulle gown on a sunlit garden path Quinceañera walking a garden path in a lilac gown at golden hour
Quinceañera in a lilac floral gown among spring blossoms
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Portraits

The Familia

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Family seated together on a blanket in a wooded grove at sunset Three generations of a family in a park at golden hour
Three women holding hands walking through a sunlit park
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Headshots & Portraits

Studio Sessions

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Studio headshot of a woman in a blue suit on a grey backdrop Portrait of a woman in a brown blazer in soft window light
Corporate headshot of a man in a grey suit and glasses
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Real Estate

Listings

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Two-story modern home exterior at dusk with stone facade Bright vaulted living room with fireplace and large windows
Open-plan kitchen and floating wood staircase in a modern home

About Solera

Solera is led by photographer David Arango, trained at the International Center of Photography and at Bespoke Digital, a high-end retouching studio in Tribeca, New York, alongside Creative Director Ellie Arango. Together they bring New York technical craft and the warmth of a studio that cares how your day feels, to families across Sonoma County.

International Center of Photography · Bespoke Digital, NYC · Bilingual studio

Work with us

David Arango, the photographer behind Solera, with his two dogs
David Arango Photographer
Ellie Arango, Creative Director at Solera
Ellie Arango Creative Director

Questions

What does Solera photograph?

Solera is a Sonoma County photo studio specializing in quinceaneras, weddings, headshots and portraits, editorials, and real estate.

Where is Solera located and what areas does it serve?

Solera is based in Sonoma County, California (707) and serves Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Windsor, and Rohnert Park, and travels across the Bay Area and Northern California, including Novato, San Rafael, Napa, Cloverdale, Vacaville, Sacramento, Concord, and San Jose.

How much does Solera cost?

Quinceanera portrait sessions start at $450 and event coverage starts at $1,500. Wedding photography starts at $2,000. Headshots and portraits start at $250, editorials start at $400, and real estate photography starts at $350.

Is Solera bilingual?

Yes. Solera works in English and Spanish, so families are comfortable from the first conversation to the final gallery.

How do I book Solera?

Book directly through the online scheduler, or reach out by phone at 707-280-3651 or email solerahello@gmail.com to check date availability.

Does Solera offer video coverage?

Yes. Video coverage is available on request for weddings, quinceaneras, and events. Ask about it when you check your date.

How far in advance should I book Solera?

Reach out as early as you can. Weekend dates and quinceanera and wedding season fill quickly. Solera is now booking 2026 dates and will let you know what is still open for your date.

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Solera is a bilingual photo studio in Sonoma County, California, serving Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Windsor, and Rohnert Park, and traveling across the Bay Area and Northern California. We photograph quinceaneras, weddings, headshots and portraits, editorials, and real estate.

Now booking 2026 dates.

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