San Diego · Destination Weddings
I’m Sonny Abdul, the founder, lead photographer, and creative director behind Sonny Abdul Photography & Films. While I personally lead the artistic vision and direct the team, every wedding we capture is a collaborative production supported by dedicated photographers, cinematographers, and editors.
Founder · Lead Photographer · Creative Director
The Team
Photography
Lead + Second PhotographerOur photography team includes a lead and second photographer working together to capture every part of your celebration. While I focus on directing the visual story and creating the signature portraits our studio is known for, our second photographer documents additional perspectives, candid reactions, and meaningful moments happening throughout the day.
Cinematography
Three CinematographersOur filmmaking team consists of three cinematographers, each capturing the wedding from a different perspective. One focuses specifically on the cinematic moments, movement, and details that will shape your wedding highlight, while the team works together to preserve the ceremony, reception, speeches, and emotions of the complete celebration.
Postproduction
Two Specialized EditorsAfter the wedding, two specialized video editors bring your story to life. One works exclusively on the cinematic highlight film, carefully selecting the most powerful moments and shaping them into an emotional short story. The second editor is dedicated to the long-form wedding films, preserving the important events and memories in greater detail.
The Experience
Every member of our team has a specific responsibility, but we all work under one creative direction and one consistent standard. This carefully organized approach allows us to give every photograph, scene, and emotion the attention it deserves.
For us, true luxury is more than beautiful imagery. It is the confidence of knowing that an experienced team is thoughtfully handling every detail. Our purpose is to create timeless photographs and films that allow you to relive not only how your wedding looked, but exactly how it felt.
Based in San Diego and available for destination weddings, we would be honored to preserve your story for generations to come.