MEET SOLHAUS MEDIA
If You’re Here to Make an Impact, We’re Here to Capture It
You know your mission matters, but translating its depth and impact into visuals that actually connect is hard. Maybe you’ve worked with photographers who delivered pretty pictures but missed the story. Or videographers who produced polished content that didn’t move anyone to action.
The result is visuals that fail to build trust, inspire belief, or create real engagement. That disconnect keeps your message from landing and your impact from growing.
Solhaus Media exists to change that. We combine the art of visual storytelling with the strategy your brand needs to turn purpose into presence. Through photography and video rooted in journalism and driven by emotion, we create content that amplifies your voice, deepens trust, and mobilizes the support your mission deserves.
FROM OUR FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Bernadette, Founder and Creative Director of Solhaus Media.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after more than 15 years behind the lens, it’s this:
Powerful stories don’t just deserve to be told, they deserve to be felt.
My career started in newsrooms as a photojournalist and later as a social video producer for one of the largest newspapers in the country. There, I learned how to uncover the stories that matter and bring them to life in a way that sparks emotion and drives action.
Those same skills are the foundation of Solhaus Media. Today, I work with nonprofits, social impact organizations, and values-driven teams to create visuals that do more than look good; they move people. Because I believe your mission deserves more than a highlight reel. It deserves strategic, story-rich media that inspires trust, deepens connection, and amplifies the change you’re here to create.
This work isn’t just my career, it’s my calling.
From the day my grandfather gifted me a Polaroid camera to earning industry awards and being featured in Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and TEDx stages, every step has brought me to this: helping purpose-driven brands step out of the background and into the spotlight where their work belongs.
Let’s create media that makes your audience stop scrolling, lean in, and care enough to take action because the world needs what you do.
–Bernadette Marciniak | Founder & Creative Director, Solhaus Media
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LENS
A team of storytellers and strategists turning your mission into media that matters.
BERNADETTE
Founder of Solhaus Media,
Principal Photographer + Videographer
RACHAEL
Photographer
ROBERT
Producer
Photographer + Videographer
OUR APPROACH:
Where Strategy Meets Storytelling
At Solhaus Media, we believe powerful visuals start long before the camera turns on. Our work is rooted in two guiding principles: strategy and journalism
Strategy matters because every image, every frame, and every story should move your mission forward. We don’t create content for content’s sake; instead, we craft media with a purpose, designed to deepen trust, inspire belief, and mobilize action. From brand positioning to audience insights, we ensure your visuals are working with you toward your biggest goals and outcomes.
Journalism matters because authenticity builds connection. Our background in journalism gives us the tools to uncover the moments and messages that matter most, creating media that feels honest, human, and emotionally resonant. We know how to ask the right questions, capture nuance, and tell a story that not only informs but inspires. Crafting a narrative and telling a story is crucial to media that moves.
This balance of intention and truth is what makes Solhaus different. We don’t just document your work, we translate its impact into a visual narrative that sparks change, builds loyalty, and makes your brand impossible to ignore.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Because values shape every frame.
Our work is more than production. It’s a philosophy rooted in truth, strategy, and humanity.
Here’s what drives us:
Story Comes First
We don’t create content to fill a feed. We create stories that matter. Before the camera rolls, we listen, research, and dig deep to uncover narratives with weight and meaning. Because surface-level visuals don’t spark change, real stories do.
Emotion is the Engine
Connection isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the strategy. Every photo and every frame is crafted to move hearts, because feelings fuel action. If it doesn’t inspire belief or build trust, the work isn’t finished.
Inclusion is Our Standard
Representation isn’t optional. It’s the baseline. We champion diverse voices, identities, and experiences in everything we do, which creates safe, collaborative spaces where every client and team member feels respected, seen, and valued.
Real Over Perfect
We’re not here for polish without purpose. Authenticity is magnetic, and it’s what makes your story unforgettable. We capture who you truly are, not who you think you need to be.
Cinematic Meets Strategic
Beautiful visuals only matter when they work for your mission. Our approach blends artistry with intention, creating content that is visually striking, strategically sound, and impossible to ignore.
Built for Impact That Lasts
We don’t believe in disposable content. Every asset we deliver is designed for longevity, giving you a library of purposeful media that evolves with your brand and amplifies your mission for years to come.
PRESS & RECOGNITION
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READY TO MAKE YOUR MISSION UNFORGETTABLE?
The world needs your story. Let’s create visuals that move hearts, build trust, and drive action. Tell us about your goals, and we’ll craft a media plan that turns vision into impact.