OWEN SOUND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Documentary and portrait photography for the non-traditional. Based in beautiful South Georgian Bay, serving all of Ontario (and beyond).

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HEIRLOOM PHOTOGRAPHS THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

For families. For expectant mothers. Or, just for you. Whatever season of life you’re in, I’m here to help you preserve these fleeting moments.

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

We were a bit nervous to do a home 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
"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
"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

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER. ARTIST. EMPATH.

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.

You want something that feels more like you.

My goal is to capture genuine moments of connection between you and your loved ones, while providing a relaxed and fun experience. The result is beautiful images that are more than just family photos - they are little moments in time that you get to keep forever. I believe that everyday life, while seemingly mundane, can be truly beautiful if you know where to look.

About Sophie

Sauble Beach during a sunset family photography session.

WHAT IS DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY?

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:

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.
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.
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 ; )
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.