About our event entertainment company
SoundWave DJ and Photo is family-owned and run by Matt and Marie Conta. In business since 2008, we bring DJ, photography, video, photo booths and lighting to weddings and events across Buffalo, Rochester and Western New York.
- Since 2008Founded in Buffalo
- Multiple-time winnerKnot and WeddingWire awards
- 550+ reviewsGoogle, WeddingWire, The Knot and Facebook
- Meet firstPhone, Zoom or in person
One family-owned team
SoundWave started in Buffalo in 2008 as a DJ business, built on a love of DJing. Photography, photo booths and videography followed, so today one team covers the whole night.
Matt and Marie Conta, a husband-and-wife team, own and run the company. Matt heads our DJ division and Marie heads our photo and video division. We play weddings, corporate events, proms and school dances, and you can meet with us before you book, by phone, Zoom or in person.
SoundWave is a multiple-time Knot and WeddingWire award winner.
- Owners
- Matt Conta and Marie Conta
- In business since
- 2008
- Services
- DJ and MC, photography, videography, photo booths, uplighting and effects
- Events
- Weddings, corporate events, proms and school dances
- Serving
- Buffalo, Rochester and Western New York
- Office
- 1763 Baseline Rd, Suite 106, Grand Island, NY 14072
- Awards
- Multiple-time award winner from The Knot and WeddingWire
- Reviews
- 550+ reviews on Google, WeddingWire, The Knot and Facebook
- Phone
- 716.639.9283
Our story
From one DJ business to one team for the whole night.
- 2008The start
SoundWave DJs is established in Buffalo.
- 2010Photography
More DJs join, and a photography division brings two services under one roof.
- 2011Photo booths
SoundWave adds a photo booth division.
- 2012First awards
First top service awards from The Knot and WeddingWire.
- 2015Videography
SoundWave adds a videography division.
- TodayMultiple awards
Multiple-time Knot and WeddingWire award winner.
Meet the owners
Matt and Marie Conta own and run SoundWave. Matt heads our DJ division and Marie heads our photo and video division.
Meet with us before you book, by phone, Zoom or in person. Bring your date, your venue and your questions.
What we do
Book one service or put them together, and plan it all with one team.
Wedding DJ and MC
Seven hours covering ceremony and reception, with pro sound, a wireless mic and dance-floor lighting.
DJ packagesPhotography and video
All-day photo coverage, an engagement session, and a highlight film of your day.
PhotographyPhoto booths
Selfie mirror, beauty mirror or social booth, each with an attendant and props.
Photo boothsUplighting and effects
Wireless uplighting, cold sparks, a fog cloud, your monogram and pro lighting for the dance floor.
Lighting and effectsCorporate events
A DJ and MC for your program, extra mics for key speakers, and your branding on screen.
Corporate eventsProms and school dances
A DJ and MC, a light show, uplighting and photos for proms, formals and school dances.
Proms and school dancesHow we work
One team for everything
DJ, photography, video, photo booths and lighting from one family-owned company, planned together.
Your event stays with our team
We never overbook, and we never hand your DJ booking to another company. We train our own DJs and fulfill every contract ourselves, so you can relax knowing your event is in our hands.
Meet first
Talk to us by phone, Zoom or in person before you book.
"Matt and Marie are so great! They were so easy to talk to..."
"Marie and the entire crew are a pleasure to work with. I have heard nothing but compliments about both DJ and photo services."
"I was also very impressed when I spoke with Matt on the phone to go over the pronunciation of our last names and he got them all right on the first attempt."
Planning guides
Straight answers from our wedding team.
Why your DJ should lead the timeline
How a DJ who plans the reception timeline keeps the night moving.
Read the guidePhoto booths vs selfie mirrors
How the two compare, and which one fits your crowd.
Read the guideAll planning guides
Music, lighting, photo booths, photography and timelines.
Go to the blogMeet us before you decide
Talk it through by phone, Zoom or in person. Bring your date, your venue and your must-play songs.