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Wedding photojournalism at its finest...





Ron Soliman is a Delaware-based photographer specializing in documentary photography. With 12 years of experience as a newspaper photographer and a photography director, Ron has earned awards from the National Press Photographers Association, Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles, and other journalism organizations for his photography.


Switching gear from the newspaper world, Ron has found his passion in documenting weddings around the world everywhere his camera takes him. He loves what he does and it shows on the energy he brings into every wedding he covers. Ron was ranked as the Top 16 wedding photojournalist in the World by Wedding Photojournalism Association. He also has received awards for his recent works from the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Association.


Ron's works have been published at TIMES magazine, American Photo Magazine, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons magazine, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, etc.

Congrats to Johanna and Bryan – A wedding at The Sands of Atlantic Beach, New York

I met this wonderful couple during the Great Bridal Expo at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan last year. They were the ones who waited until every one left the big ballroom and then came back to our booth…LOL  Such a fun couple to talk to…and even more fun to be with, as seen here during our engagement session at Central Park in New York. These were taken few weeks before Bryan and Johanna left for Dubai where Bryan is currently working. We miss this couple in New York but I am so glad they are back this weekend to celebrate with their family and friends one of the happiest days in their life. We are very thrilled to be chosen to document their wedding at The Sands of Atlantic Beach in New York.

Johanna and Bryan against the background of the famous Belvedere Castle in Central Park, New York. This castle was used in many Hollywood movie scenes like X-Men, Smurfs, etc…

Love this playtime moment of the couple in this picture…

Romantic kiss..

Great job Bryan with this ring….

And thanks to the New York City Mounted Police letting us get this shot…

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Photo Shoot

Had the pleasure to do a shoot for the most amazing Cinematographer Glen Elliott with his 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. This machine has a Horsepower of 556 @ 6100 rpm and a Torque (lb-ft) of 551 @ 3800 rpm. Who wants to race this powerful car… =)

Happy Anniversary to Eliza and Ramon! Pleasantdale Château Wedding in West Orange, NJ

In May, we started the month with Eliza and Ramon’s wedding at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ followed by a reception at the Pleasantdale Château in West Orange, NJ. Talking about a Platinum wedding! This wedding has it all, from elegant wedding dresses (take note on the plural on the dress) to the wedding grand wedding reception, this wedding is truly one that defines Platinum.

Here’s one of my favorite images from Eliza and Ramon’s wedding…

And here’s from my post the day after their wedding day…enjoy all the other images, few of which were published by a PHOTOGRAPHY magazine in Barcelona, Spain.

Bride and Groom: Eliza and Ramon. I met Eliza and Ramon in February and immediately after our first meeting, we clicked! Eliza was right, it’s like our “angels” guided our path together, just like they have guided them both in their relationship. Meeting Eliza and Ramon is like being rewarding with great clients and great new friends.

Ceremony: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ . This is one of the best churches I photographed. The church was beautiful from inside and out. There’s so much available light in there, and had a great time shooting the ceremony.

Reception: Pleasantdale Château in West Orange, NJ. Everywhere you turn when you are inside this place is picture-perfect. It’s an amazing place for wedding reception. And plus the crew are awesome to work with. Thanks guys for the wonderful dinner! And by the way, Pleasantdale Château is a very popular location for some Hollywood films like The Hoax and Cadillac Records, and TV’s Law & Order and HBO’s The Sopranos.

Event Planner: Lyna Larcia-Calvario of www.kasalny.com. If you are looking for some elegance on your wedding decors and a top notch wedding planner, Lyna and her crew are awesome!

Make-Up artist: Grace of Iris Makeup & Spa

Grace and her team are very talented. They did a great job at Eliza’s wedding. Their quality is pretty high-end.

DJ: DJ REVO. These guys know how to get people to the dance floor. And I like the way they project a live video of the party on the screen. Good job guys!

Video: MPW MEDIA GROUP. Love working with these guys! Their talent in cinematography is pretty impressive. I saw some of their work during their “same day edit” presentation at the reception.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS from the day…more to come in a few weeks. You will find them at www.pictage.com

ELIZA BLOG 1

Gorgeous gown made by Vera Wang…This is only one of her three gowns Eliza wore at the ceremony and reception.

ELIZA BLOG 2

Capturing this moment, when the mother of the bride sees her daughter for the first time in a wedding gown is a very special and emotional moment for both the bride and her mother.

ELIZA BLOG 3

Having a long veil on that windy day created an opportunity for me to get into my creativity…LOVE THIS SHOT!

ELIZA BLOG 4

Every angle at the Pleasantdale Château is picture-perfect!

ELIZA BLOG 5


kay - Hello there,.. I cant stop wondering what vera wang dress Eliza wore. I was searching the similar type but i am not sure if thats the excat model as she wore. Could anyone help? Or is she selling her dress? Thanks ktamaya@gmail.comSeptember 19, 2010 - 9:09 pm

Grace Kim - Pictures look great!! Great job!! We hope that we can have a chance to work again.June 11, 2010 - 10:49 pm

anter - ron love this one, come to think almost all of themMay 21, 2010 - 8:49 pm

Iron Man 3 film set in Miami, a popular place for wedding shoots

If you have seen Iron Man 3, the scene where Tony Stark stormed the hide-out of “The Mandarin” was a scene shot at a very famous museum in Miami called VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS. Vizcaya was the winter residence of American industrialist and billionaire James Deering from Christmas 1916 until his death in 1925. After his death, his huge estate was turned into a museum for the public to enjoy (click here to see more of the history of Vizcaya).

Not only this place is popular for many film sets, but it is also very popular for fashion and wedding photo shoots.

I’ve done a few photo shoots at the Vizcaya in Miami in the past and the experience is always unforgettable. Check out these images…

Heather and Diego’s engagement shoot at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. This massive structure was built in the early 1900s.

We shot their wedding at the ONE & ONLY OCEAN CLUB in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Had so much fun with this couple and their family!

Julia and Jim’s “Trash the Dress” at the Vizcaya…

Love this shot infront of the dock overlooking the Vizcaya’s Stone Barge.

A Mothers Day Tribute

This mothers day weekend, I want to pay tribute to all mothers out there whose love for us have always been unconditional. I want to share some of the moments I have captured in weddings that express this special love between a mother and a bride/groom. I apologize if I was not able to include all my clients’ wedding into this tribute…but I wish everyone a Happy Mothers Day most specially to those who recently became new moms! Congrats!

Enjoy these images!

Melissa and her mother few minutes before she walked her down the aisle on her wedding day in Puerto Rico…

Sofie and her mother share a laugh before she gave her away on her wedding day at the Waterworks in Philadelphia…

Steve and her mother share a moment few minutes before his wedding at Pen Ryn Mansion…

Sophia and her mom share a moment together before her wedding…

Shannon is consoled by her mother with a kiss as she dances with her during her wedding at the Antrim 1844 in Maryland….

Bryan shares a laugh with his mother as he dances with her during his wedding at The Rockleigh in New Jersey….

Carissa and her daughter before the wedding…

Anna and her mother remember her deceased father minutes before she walked her down the aisle at the Liberty House in New Jersey…

Sophia’s mother give them a blessing during a Greek Orthodox wedding at St. Thomas in New Jersey…

Daniel’s gets emotional as she watches her daughter Danielle dances with her dad during her wedding at the Battery Gardens in New York…

Congrats to Michelle and Charles, a wedding at The Boulder Ridge Lodge at Ski Liberty, Carrol Valley PA

First time I met Michelle and Charles aka CR, when I did their engagement session in Pasadena California back in January. Though originally from Maryland and a graduate of Temple University, Michelle is now based in Hollywood. She and CR work in the film industry.

We had so much fun shooting their engagement session at the beautiful Old Town Pasadena. And I am looking forward to document their wedding first at Michelle’s home parish at St. John’s Catholic Church in Westminster, MD then at their reception venue - The Boulder Ridge Lodge at Ski Liberty in Carrol Valley, PA.

Check out these images from Old Town Pasadena in California  -

Only in California you will see a lovely rose bloom in the middle of winter…

Love this shot infront of the Old Town Pasadena City Hall…shot 2-4 frames before a heavy pour.

Congrats to Michelle and CR…looking forward to an amazing day!

Linda and Samir – Kenya, Africa Destination Wedding

Kenya, Africa- A dream come true for me. When I was working as a photojournalist for  newspapers I always dream to be assigned and travel to Africa to photograph a story. Though I travelled the world in those years of newspaper work, that dream was never fulfilled. I’ve never thought that it will happen now that I’ve switched my gears to documenting the happiest day of somebody’s life on their wedding day.

Last February we travelled to East Africa to cover the union of an amazing couple from New York City – Linda and Samir. I want to show these images today as they tie the knot for their second New York City wedding at The Boathouse in Central Park.

The amazing scene of Kenya!

Linda and Samir’s ring on the gorgeous African “birds of paradise”…

Linda gets ready for her Indian wedding at the Sportsman Club in Nairobi, Kenya.

Gorgeous shot of the bride’s henna by Bless Soliman…

The Hindu ceremony was filled with solemnity…plus laughter…LOL

Gorgeous bride…

Love this hanging bridge we found in the middle of the Kenyan jungle…

Linda and Samir are honored by the Masai tribe of East Africa during their wedding reception… Congrats to Linda and Samir for two amazing weddings in Kenya Africa and New York!

Special thanks to Lyna of KasalNY.com for introducing us to this amazing couple! Can’t wait to work with your team again today at their wedding at The Boasthouse. I know you guys will rock this wedding!

Cara and John – An elegant wedding at the Crystal Plaza, Livingston, New Jersey

Just want to share another glowing review from an amazing couple – Cara and John. Thanks guys for letting me document your special day!

Make sure you click on the image below to see more reviews from our recent brides…

We had so much fun at their wedding at The Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey. Check out one of my favorite shots from the evening -

Congrats to Cara and John – a wedding at The Crystal Plaza, Livingston, New Jersey

I was originally hired by Cara only for their engagement session last year. But after the shoot, we immediately clicked…and she fell in love with our works. I am honored to be considered to document her special day with John today at The Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ.

Check out their engagement photos from the gorgeous Longwood Gardens….

How I wish a colorful bettle walks into the shoot…LOL

Colors is her main thing and we made sure we captured that. Congrats Cara and John..so excited to be part of this beautiful wedidng day!

Aruba picture in Four Major US Bridal Magazines

Make sure you check out my image shot from a destination wedding in Aruba in the recent issues of these four major bridal magazines in the US – New York Weddings, Brides Magazine, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, and Bridal Guide.

Special thanks again to Kara and Anthony for letting me capture this moment in the beautiful Boca Prins beach in Aruba.