I have spent years trying to articulate why I love photographing people so much, but it's blimmin' hard to put into words!So, please bear with this feeble attempt - I believe photos act like a visual memory journal. They can transport you back in time, like a good (or bad) perfume can often do. Your kids captured on the only day they will ever be that age, showing you a blueberry they found on the ground with pride.Luckily for me, I am a professional people watcher. My partner says it borders mildly on staring, but it's served me well so far! Which is how I have come to my obsession with documentary style photography - messy, real life houses, faces, families, baby bumps with toddlers hanging off them.Organic and human, all of the things in the list of things I love above. It feels like the world is quickly moving further away from this, and I want to showcase what vulnerability, fun and chaos look like from my beautiful, offline camera.

How I work

FAQ

Where do you photograph families in Christchurch?I photograph families throughout Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area. Sessions can take place in your own home, backyard, favourite park or another location that means something to you.Do we need to tidy our house before a photography session?Absolutely not! I love photographing families in their own spaces, and the little details that make your home yours are part of the story. The toys, artwork, half-finished breakfast and general chaos can all stay exactly where they are.What if our children don't cooperate?That's completely fine. There's no expectation for children to sit still, smile or behave in a particular way. I follow their lead and photograph the personalities, interactions and little moments that unfold naturally.What should we wear for our family photos?Wear something comfortable that feels like you. I'd generally suggest choosing colours that work well together rather than dressing everyone identically. There's no need for elaborate outfits or anything too formal.How long does a family photography session take?My standard family sessions are one to two hours. This gives us plenty of time to settle in, let the kids get comfortable and capture a good variety of moments without rushing.Do you offer maternity and newborn photography?Yes! I offer maternity and newborn photography alongside family sessions. These can take place at home or outdoors, depending on the style and setting you're after.

Mini Session - $400

• 30 minutes at your chosen location*
• 15 professionally edited digital images
• Full gallery delivered via online download* within Ōtautahi - additional travel outside of the city may cost a touch extra

Signature - $700

• Up to 2 hours of photography at your chosen location*
• 40 professionally edited digital images
• 5 preview images delivered within 24 hours
• Full gallery delivered via online download

All out - $1200

• Up to 3 hours of photography at your chosen location*
• 80+ professionally edited digital images
• 5 preview images delivered within 24 hours
• Full gallery delivered via online download

M+B

Sophie is our favourite photographer, and has taken many beautiful photos for our family.She is amazing with kids, and makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera.
The photos are wonderfully natural and perfectly capture our family.We love them so much that our house is now full of framed photos taken by Sophie!

R+C

If you’ve ever wished you could pause time and bottle up all those little moments with your family, Sophie is your person.What she captured for us feels absolutely priceless. These weren’t stiff “stand still and smile at the camera” photos, they were us. The laughter, the chaos, the cuddles, the personalities of our boys exactly as they are in this season of life.Sophie managed to capture the magic in our everyday moments in a way that makes me feel all those warm fuzzies every time I look at the photos.She was incredible with the kids, so natural, calm, and easygoing, while also blending into the background so we could genuinely just be ourselves… chaos and all with three boys aged 5 and under (She’s also skilled at holding her balance and camera while receiving a surprise tackle, sorry Sophie!)

B+S

We were so glad to have Sophie as our photographer.Her attention to detail was amazing, taking the time to sit down with us several times before the day to make sure she was able to capture every moment.Needless to say it went perfectly and the end result was phenomenal. Sophie was also great fun on the day, which really added to the whole experience.We would highly recommend Sophie to anyone looking for a photographer.