SOLAYA - Photography, Videography & Planning

SOLAYA is a husband-and-wife creative duo based in Tulum, Mexico, offering an integrated approach to destination weddings, retreats, and brand storytelling. Founded in 2025 after the founders married in Tulum, the studio combines Vayle Khalaf's expertise in interior design and architecture with Zack Phillips' decade of experience in commercial photography and film. They specialize in creating cohesive experiences where event design and visual documentation work in perfect harmony, ensuring every detail is both beautifully experienced and meaningfully captured.

The team serves a diverse clientele ranging from wellness retreat leaders and corporate groups to couples seeking destination weddings and brands needing authentic visual content. Their services span full-service wedding planning, retreat coordination, brand photography, and cinematic videography. Based in Aldea Zama, they operate primarily in Tulum and the Riviera Maya, with a reputation for blending documentary authenticity with editorial aesthetics. They are known for their film-inspired approach, utilizing both medium format film and digital systems to create timeless imagery that honors Mayan traditions and local culture.