Not your average family photographer.

Pregnancy, birth, & family photography based in Owen Sound, Ontario.

My name is Sophie, and documentary family photography is my passion.

I know that sounds cheesy, but it’s the truth. After a decade-long career in film and television, I moved to Owen Sound with my husband in 2022 and decided to pursue photography full time…and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. The thing I love most about being a family photographer is that I get to grow alongside you, capturing not only the important occasions, but also all the seemingly ordinary in-between moments that might otherwise be lost. Those are the best (bonus points if I can sneak a shot when you think no one is looking!)

Whether you want to celebrate your growing baby bump with a maternity photography session, document your birth story, or capture authentic moments of connection between you and the people you love most - I’m here for you.

Interested in birth photography? Contact me to ask about special rates for births in the Owen Sound area.

My ultimate goal is to create

Timeless heirloom photographs that will last for generations to come.

  • "We are so happy with Sophie's family photos!

    We were a bit nervous to do a home family photo session and she made us feel comfortable and relaxed. She truly captured an afternoon at home with our 8 month old daughter - reading, nursing, drinking coffee, singing songs and playing the guitar. I love having these little snapshots of our everyday life."

    - C & A, Owen Sound

  • "Sophie was so professional and accommodating

    and made us feel really comfortable. Our photos turned out natural, beautiful, and a true reflection of our family and home. We will cherish them forever."

    - M & E , Cape Croker

  • "We really enjoyed having Sophie come to our home

    and capture our family authentically as we are. We felt at ease with her presence and were able to have fun throughout. Sophie has a natural way of capturing candid images while offering gentle encouragement. We were pleasantly surprised with the results and it was a challenge to choose our favourites!"

    - J & J, Owen Sound

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See also: Artist. Empath. Cat Lady.

Hello, you (yes - you!) I’m Sophie, and I have a bad habit of hiding my face in photos. If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t love the idea of posing awkwardly for a camera.

Because, let’s face it: that’s not real life.

Photography for me has always been about telling stories. Real stories - the stories that make up our lives, and the lives of the people we love.

For me, it all started with wanting to photograph my own family from the time I was very young. First it was with my dad’s camcorder that recorded video on a little tape, and later a Fisher Price film camera that I got for Christmas. My tools have changed over the years, but my reason has stayed the same:

I believe that everyday life, while mundane at times, can also be beautiful if you know where to look.

Sauble Beach during a sunset family photography session.

What exactly is documentary photography, anyway?

Remember your last family photoshoot? The one that involved shopping for outfits, and bribing your child to get them to sit still for an hour?

Well, good news: I’m not going to make you do any of that, because this isn’t that kind of family photography. I want to take photos that make you feel something. Photos you’ll cherish decades from now, and that you’ll share with your kids and grandkids someday.

I want to help you remember the stuff that really matters.

Let’s get to know each other, and start making some memories.

Here’s how it works:

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    1. Let's Chat

    I know it might feel a bit weird to invite a stranger into your space to document your most vulnerable moments… so, let’s fix that by becoming friends first! We’ll have a chat over zoom with a coffee or beer, and get to know each other a bit.

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    2. Creative Prep

    Once you’ve chosen me as your family photographer (woohoo!) and we’ve signed a contract, we can start planning. We’ll pick a shoot date and location, and you’ll fill out a questionnaire to help me get to know you on a deeper level. I’ll give you tips for what to wear, and we’ll brainstorm ideas together.

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    3. Shoot Day!

    This is the most fun part (aside from getting to see your photos!) Wear something comfy and we’ll do a fun activity or go on an adventure. Some ideas: Baking a cake, building the world’s most epic pillow fort, or a walk on your favourite beach. Anything goes. Oh, and I’ll make sure to bring my camera ; )

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    4. View Your Gallery

    Within 4-6 weeks of your shoot day, you’ll get to see your photos (and hopefully you will smile. A lot.) I’ll send you an online gallery of full resolution digital images that you can download. You’ll also have the option to purchase prints, albums, and more.

Let's Get Started!

“The photographs your children will care most about someday will not be the ones that show how good you looked…they will be the ones that help them remember how it felt to be loved by you.”

— JOY PROUTY, Photographer & Author of Practicing Presence