Cristobal Varela
Co-founder and Director of Photography
See the full profile (iazphotostudio.com): Cristobal Varela (opens in a new tab)
Photography and Video by a Bilingual Team in Phoenix
We are IAZ Photo Studio, a photo and video studio for weddings and quinceañeras in Phoenix. We have covered more than 500 events since 2004, with a team that speaks English and Spanish.
Here is where we come from, who leads the studio and how the team works on your event day.
The IAZ Photo Studio Story in Four Stages
These are the studio's key moments, in order.
| Stage | What happened |
|---|---|
| The start | The studio starts under the name Mi Foto Evento. |
| The new name | The studio takes the name IAZ Photo Studio. |
| The team grows | Sonia hands the video editing to the team she trained. |
| Today | More than 500 events covered since 2004. |
How IAZ Photo Studio Started in Phoenix
Our story has roots in Phoenix. The first wedding was agreed at the print shop Cristobal ran at 31st Avenue and Thomas Road. Father Martin, of a Phoenix church, who barely knew Cristobal, lent him a video camera, a tripod, lights and four tapes to cover it.
Cristobal is writing a book with stories like this one. The full studio story lives on our About page (opens in a new tab).
The Team That Leads IAZ Photo Studio
Three people lead the studio. Tap each card to read the full profile.
Sonia Varela
Co-founder and Director of Videography
See the full profile (iazphotostudio.com): Sonia Varela (opens in a new tab)
Melanie Rocha
Founding Director and Director of Creative and Social
See the full profile (iazphotostudio.com): Melanie Rocha (opens in a new tab)
How the Team Works at Your Phoenix Wedding or Quinceañera
The founders set the style, train the team and review every delivery. The team at your event works in that style, and its work goes through that review before it reaches you.
That is how an agency works: we don't promise a founder at every event, but we do promise their review on every delivery. Today the team also edits the films.
Here is what we take care of at every event:
- Backup equipment: we bring backup equipment to every event.
- If someone gets sick: another team member steps in; if nobody is available, you get a full refund.
- Group photo: we take it before the guests' phones come out.
- Your files: we keep them for one year.
A Bilingual Team for Phoenix Families
We speak English and Spanish, so nobody in your family is left out. You can call or text (602) 753-7969 in the language you prefer.
If your family mixes both languages in the Mass, the toasts and the party, our team understands both, and every page on this site is also in Spanish for your relatives.
Phoenix Places Where We Have Worked
We know Phoenix halls, churches and parks because we have covered events there. Here are some:
- Reception halls: El Gran Palacio, El Gran Salón, Imperio Hall, VIP Event Center, Legacy Reception Hall, La Princesa Reception Hall (Metrocenter) and Salón Alexander's.
- Churches: St. Joan of Arc, Sagrado Corazón and St. Augustine.
- Parks and outdoor spots: South Mountain, Historic Heritage Square, Trailside Point Park, Royal Palm Park and Gulch Scorpion Ranch.
- Ranches and homes: Rancho Ochoa, Club House La Montaña del Sur, and family homes and ranches.
You can see those celebrations in our Phoenix gallery. We don't post reviews on this site; you can read them on our Google Business Profile (opens in a new tab).
Learn More About IAZ Photo Studio
- The full studio story (opens in a new tab)
How IAZ Photo Studio began, told from the start.
- Phoenix celebrations gallery
18 real weddings and quinceañeras, with their places.
- Frequently asked questions
Payments, delivery, travel and what happens on the event day.
- Work with us in Phoenix
How to know if a role is open.
Check Your Date With the IAZ Photo Studio Team
Tell us about your Phoenix wedding or quinceañera and we will tell you if your date is open. We reply within 24 to 48 hours.