A smiling woman in a strapless white wedding gown holding a bouquet of light-colored roses and wearing sparkling earrings, standing outdoors beside columns with a wooden-paneled wall in the background.
A smiling woman in a strapless white wedding gown holding a bouquet of light-colored roses and wearing sparkling earrings, standing outdoors beside columns with a wooden-paneled wall in the background.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging rings, surrounded by a smiling officiant and guests.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors at sunset, with the bride and groom exchanging vows in front of seated guests, surrounded by candles and decorative elements.

Wise Oak

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Crafting

the moments

that matter

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Engagements ~ Elopements

Weddings ~ Destinations

Domestic ~ International

Sonoma County, Calif.

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A bride and groom are cutting a three-tier wedding cake decorated with yellow and orange flowers and greenery at their wedding celebration.
A man with glasses and a woman in a wedding dress are at a celebration. Both are covered in cake and have joyful expressions. The man is wearing a tuxedo with a sunflower boutonniere, and the woman is wearing a floral crown and a pearl necklace.
A man in a U.S. Marine dress uniform holding hands with a woman in a white wedding dress, outdoors in a bright, sunny park setting.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, standing outdoors with trees and greenery in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress with a slit and a necklace, smiling with braces. The man is wearing a vintage military uniform with a white hat, gold
Newlyweds embracing outdoors, the man in a military uniform with a white hat and the woman smiling with braces, her hair tied up, wearing a white dress.
A black and white photo of a young newlywed couple hugging, the person on the left is in a uniform wearing a white hat and dark jacket, the person on the right has short hair with a braid and is smiling with braces.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling outdoors.
A young woman in a white dress hugging an elderly grandparent in a tuxedo, holding a large bouquet of flowers, outdoors with greenery and a building with a tiled spanish tile roof in the background.
Wrapped gift with textured paper, tied with gold ribbons, casting shadows on surface.
A woman in a white dress with floral accents in her hair, holding a bouquet with dark purple and red flowers, outdoor with lush green trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a woman in a flowing dress holding a bouquet of flowers. She is standing outdoors on grass with trees and a wooden fence in the background, facing slightly to the right with a slight smile.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of purple and red flowers with green leaves, outdoors with a blurred natural background, smiling.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors, with the bride holding a floral bouquet, and both are smiling against a background of greenery.
A black and white photo of a man and a woman in formal attire, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers. They are smiling and standing close together.
A group of four people dressed in formal attire standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background. One man in the foreground wearing a black tuxedo and tartan kilt, holding a black bag. A young man and an older couple standing behind him, with
A man dressed in a police uniform sitting outdoors, holding a small brown flask.
A young woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of purple and red flowers, standing outdoors with green trees in the background. Two older adult parents, a woman in a blue dress and a man in a black suit, are blurred in the background.
A woman with dark brown hair styled with a white flower hair accessory is wearing a white dress with thin straps and a red jewelry set, standing face-to-face with a man in a black tuxedo during an outdoor wedding ceremony. Four onlookers are blurred
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and pink roses, smiling, standing against a beige tiled wall.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers stands between large stone columns against a textured stone wall.
A woman dressed in white holding a bouquet of pale pink and white roses outdoors near a stone column, with a waterfront and cloudy sky in the background.
Three women in bridesmaid dresses standing together outside near stone columns, smiling and holding bouquets of red and white flowers.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of cream and pink roses, smiling, standing in a corridor with stone columns.
A man in a tuxedo and a woman in a wedding dress standing together, with the woman holding a bouquet of white and pink roses, at sunset outdoor wedding.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony showing a bride and groom holding hands, exchanging vows, with a man in a tuxedo and bowtie smiling and holding their hands. The bride is holding a bouquet of white roses.
A couple is exchanging wedding vows during a ceremony, with a woman in a white dress and a man in a black suit, in a dimly lit indoor setting with guests in the background.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors, with a bride and groom standing in front of a clergyperson, surrounded by seated guests, candles, and floral decorations.
Women in elegant dresses assisting with a wedding dress, likely at a wedding or bridal boutique.
Two men in tuxedos, one with a red flower boutonniere, smiling during a formal event. The man on the right is in focus, while the other is blurred.
A bouquet of red roses with green leaves and a small card attached, placed near some candles that are lit, creating a warm and romantic scene.
A white tiered cake decorated with dark red roses on top and around the sides.
A close-up of two tall, empty champagne flutes with a glass bowl of purple and pink flowers in the foreground, and a blurred background with soft lighting.
Close-up of a floral arrangement with pink, yellow, and white flowers, pearl accents, and greenery against a pink background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, with dark hair styled in an updo and wearing a pearl necklace and earrings, standing outdoors with green trees blurred in the background.
A man proposing marriage to a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers, with two other smiling girls watching. All are dressed in white and wearing flower crowns, outdoors at a celebration.
A woman with short brown hair smiling in a field of yellow flowers, wearing a white dress, pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace.
A woman wearing a strapless white dress smiling, with two girls in the background, one with blonde hair and the other with dark hair, in a room decorated with flowers and framed pictures.
A woman with dark brown wavy hair wearing a white strapless dress looking down, reflected in a mirror.
A woman with dark brown hair, wearing floral earrings, smiling and holding a glass of white wine at an outdoor event.
A man and woman sit at a table outdoors during daytime, engaged in conversation. The man is wearing a white shirt with sunglasses hanging from his collar, and the woman has dark, wavy hair and is wearing a white top. There are glasses of wine and pla
Group of people celebrating at a wedding, sitting and standing outdoors, with some holding bouquets and glasses, and a black dog sitting in front.
A smiling bride and groom pose together, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers at their wedding reception.
A bouquet of white roses and white lilies surrounded by green leaves, placed on a woven mat, flanked by two white perforated candle holders with lit candles inside.
Asparagus topped with roasted butternut squash, blueberries, and chopped yellow and orange vegetables.
Newlyweds with a group of wedding guests together outside a house, with some sitting on the grass, smiling and enjoying the gathering during the evening.
Scenery food close-up view of a fruit salad with strawberries, blackberries, and pieces of feta cheese, garnished with mint leaves.
A woman with short blonde hair and large earrings smiles as she holds her arms up in a dancing pose, wearing a gray jacket with large buttons. She is holding a purple cloth and wearing red jewelry. The background is blurred with other people and natu
Black and white photo of a wedding party outdoors with trees in the background, including a bride, groom, children, and adults, all dressed in formal attire, standing on grass.
A group of six women dressed in formal dresses, standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background. The woman in the center is wearing a white wedding gown with a floral crown and holding a bouquet. The other five women are wearing red dresses a
A bride and groom cutting a three-tiered wedding cake decorated with sunflowers, other flowers, and greenery, with autumn leaves on the table.
A bride with dark hair in a white dress, wearing a pearl necklace and veil decorated with flowers, holding a bright bouquet of yellow, orange, and purple flowers, smiling and looking to the side outdoors.
A man and woman at a wedding reception, both with their fingers covered in cake and smiling. The man is wearing glasses, a dark suit, a light blue shirt, a polka dot tie, and a sunflower boutonniere. The woman is wearing a white dress, a floral crown
A collage of wedding photos featuring brides, grooms, wedding parties, guests, and wedding decorations, including flowers, bouquets, and ceremonies.
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Packages & Pricing

Packages are customizable to your celebration, including intimate single or multi-day destination elopements, with planning support developing your unique day.

Couples, wedding planners, and lead photographers seeking photography services may use the inquiry form above to introduce yourself and schedule a complementary introductory call.

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Multi-Day Destination Collection

2-Day Starting at $11,225

  • Multi-day storytelling coverage for weddings or intimate destination celebrations capturing the unique story of your journey to love

  • Complimentary engagement or announcement photo session upon booking

  • Bridal party formal portrait session on the wedding day

  • Photographer domestic travel and overnight lodging included in package pricing. Rate may vary for international destinations.

  • Private online gallery delivered within 14 days consisting of

    • Professionally curated and lightly edited images

    • High-resolution downloadable with personal usage rights

    • Photographer-curated “Top 50” highlight digital selection

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Full-Day Celebration Collection

Starting at $7,225

  • Full-day storytelling coverage continuous for up to 8 hours for weddings, elopements and destination celebrations

  • Second photographer included for multi-perspective image capture

  • Complimentary engagement or announcement photo session upon booking

  • Guided portrait session for the couple and bridal party on the wedding day

  • Private online gallery delivered within 14 days consisting of

    • Curated and lightly edited set of images

    • High-resolution downloadable with personal usage rights

    • Photographer-curated “Top 50” highlight selection

  • Dedicated photo assistant included for timeline coordination and bridal party flow

  • Travel included within 75 miles of Sonoma County, CA

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Signature Wedding Collection

Starting at $3,650

  • Designed for smaller weddings, vineyard celebrations, and half-day events

  • Continuous photo coverage for up to 4 hours

  • ~ 150 curated lightly edited images

  • Guided portrait session for the couple, pre- or post-ceremony

  • Complimentary 30-minute engagement or announcement photo session

  • Private online gallery delivered within 14 days

  • High-resolution downloadable images with personal usage rights

  • Travel included within 75 miles of Sonoma County, CA

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Intimate Engagements & Ceremonies

Starting at $1,975

  • Ideal for courthouse weddings, local elopements, intimate ceremonies, small private gatherings

  • Continuous photo coverage for up to 2 hours

  • 50–75 curated lightly edited images

  • Guided couple portrait session included during the event

  • Private online gallery delivered within 14 days

  • High-resolution downloadable images with personal usage rights

  • Travel included within 75 miles of Sonoma County, CA

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Add-Ons  // A La Carte  //‍ ‍Etc.

  • Additional hourly wedding coverage

  • Second photographer coverage

  • Drone imagery capture

  • Multi-day destination wedding coverage

  • Expedited gallery delivery

  • Fine art wedding album consultation

  • Curated “Top 25” highlight gallery

  • Extended full-gallery image upgrade

  • Rehearsal dinner or welcome party coverage

  • Custom engagement sessions

  • Inquire for customized package pricing for destination weddings, multi-day events, and luxury private estate celebrations.

  • Coverage available throughout Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Marin, San Francisco, and Northern California. Inquire for additional California locations, out-of-state, and international availability.

  • All digital galleries delivered via Google Photos for private viewing and download

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Photographers seeking second photographer support?

Behind every successful wedding is an engaged and dedicated team of unique creatives and project managers. In addition to directly serving couples through Wise Oak, our team is available to collaborate with established wedding photographers as a second photographer.

With a background managing complex client-facing projects and years of professional imaging experience, Wise Oak brings a calm presence, professionalism, and understanding of how to support a lead photographer’s vision and client’s day while complementing current workflow.

Where needed, a dedicated second photographer may comfortably cover:

  • Groom preparation and secondary getting-ready locations

  • Ceremony alternate angles and reactions

  • Cocktail hour and guest candids

  • Reception details and room reveals

  • Candid coverage and guest management during formal portrait session

  • Backup coverage and schedule flexibility

Whether you need additional coverage for a large wedding, a trusted professional to help manage a demanding timeline, or a reliable team member for destination events, Wise Oak welcomes the opportunity to connect.

Go to the “Photographer Collaboration” section within the above inquiry form to start a conversation.

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About Wise Oak Photo

Wise Oak Photo creates emotionally driven wedding, engagement, and elopement photos for couples throughout Sonoma County and destination celebrations beyond the San Francisco Bay Area.

Led by Eric Weisz, the Wise Oak style blends refined editorial composition with natural documentary storytelling to capture genuine connection, atmosphere, and the defining moments of momentous celebrations.

Eric earned a BA in Studio Art from the University of Maine, with additional studies from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston, and the Maine Media Workshops + College in Rockport.

Eric’s photography background includes more than 500 professional assignments across weddings, portraits, commercial campaigns, collegiate athletics, and editorial work.

Inspired by the relaxed elegance of Northern California, Wise Oak is especially suited for intimate weddings, vineyard celebrations, and couples seeking timeless, authentic imagery. Wise Oak collaborates with a trusted team to provide seamless coverage throughout the wedding experience for larger and destination events.

In addition to leading Wise Oak, Eric serves commercial and corporate clients through Eric Weisz Photo (EWP) ericweisz.com.

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Testimonials

“Eric is an incredibly talented photographer. His work is detail oriented and spontaneous at the same time, a rare attribute!”

~ A.K. Bethel, ME

“Eric is an outstanding photographer and passionate about his work!  His enthusiasm and desire to meet the needs of the customer is always about going the extra mile.”

~ C.O. Boston, MA

“Eric has been a great help for me communicating technical details to clients. He is great with clients and has a great eye for what needs to be done, artistically or otherwise. I would happily recommend Eric for any project and hope to work with him in the future.”

~ G.G. San Francisco, CA