Why Your Wedding Deserves a Professional Lens - Not Just a Friendly Favour

Greg Korvin
May 8
3 min read

At Sol Wedding Marbella, we’ve had the honor of capturing hundreds of love stories since 2006. Our studio was born from a passion for storytelling, artistry, and a deep respect for the importance of your wedding day. Over the years, we’ve heard the same story too many times — couples deciding not to book a professional photographer or videographer because “a friend will do it,” or “my cousin has a great camera.”

And every time, we hold our breath...

Because we know what often happens next.

Wedding photographer Greg Korvin - Sol Wedding Marbella

When the Camera Isn’t Enough

It’s not about the gear — it’s about the experience behind it.

Sure, your brother may have a DSLR, and your best friend might love filming on their iPhone. But photographing a wedding — the light, the emotions, the flow, the chaos, the fleeting once-in-a-lifetime moments — isn’t about pressing a button. It’s about anticipating the moment before it happens. It’s knowing how to work in any lighting condition, manage tight schedules, coordinate with planners, and remain invisible yet omnipresent.

Would you ask a cousin who loves cooking to cater your entire wedding dinner?

Probably not. Because passion alone doesn’t replace professional execution.

The Real Cost of “Free”

We've spoken to countless couples who came back to us after their wedding with regret in their voice.

They tell us:

“We thought we were saving money…”
“My friend missed the first kiss because the camera wasn’t ready.”
“The photos were blurry, dark, or worse — never delivered.”
“We don’t even have a real video to show our family.”

It breaks our hearts every time.

A wedding is not just a day — it’s a memory in motion. And once it’s gone, it’s gone. There’s no second take, no redo.

What Professionals Bring That Friends Can’t

When you book Sol Wedding Marbella, you’re not just booking someone to take photos or video. You’re hiring a team that knows:

Every venue in Marbella and how to shoot them in the best light.
How to capture both the big moments and the quiet, intimate ones you didn’t even see happening.
How to tell a cinematic story through film and photography — one you’ll relive forever.

We blend into your day like guests, yet we work like artists and editors, obsessing over every frame, every angle, and every detail — so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

A Gift to Your Future Selves

Years from now, your wedding film and photographs will be the way you remember that day. You’ll look back on the joy, the people, the tears, and the laughter — and your children, or even grandchildren, will too.

Isn’t that worth doing right?