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WESTERN CANADA BASED AWARD WINNING & INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER.

SOFIA IS BEST KNOWN FOR HER USE OF LIGHT & LOVE FOR THE NIGHT.

EST. 2009

Sofia has been photographing weddings for 10 years now as her full time career. Over half of her work has been photographed internationally and she has traveled to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Western fjords of Iceland, Vegas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas and all over the Mexican Coasts for weddings.

Traveling for weddings is no new thing for Sofia and her team.

Sofia believes a final gallery should represent your wedding as it was with a lil hint of magic. Undirected and REAL with a splash of creative style and great lighting. As Sofia’s wedding client you can expect magazine quality décor and detail photos, real emotional candids and dreamy portraits all finished with a stylish custom edit. We do not believe in using presets or filters for editing nor do we outsource the work. Sofia is the sole person to curate, custom edit and polish all your wedding images one by one.

Sofia works with a lighting assistant which brings an elevated and polished look to your wedding images. Our lighting assistants are part ninjas, dance floor chameleons and built in shoot stylists. Sofia only works with lighting assistants who have great attitudes and really bring more than a “walking talking light stand” to your wedding. We have an amazing team of assistants to work with for your wedding depending on what the vibe is going to be.

Services offered

Sofia Katherine Photography offers ingenious services including wedding portraits and candids. The services she offers include:

  • Western Canada Local Weddings
  • International Destination Weddings
  • Night Portraiture Expert
  • Off Camera Flash Expert
  • Photojournalistic Approach to Weddings
  • Expert Portrait Posing and Direction
  • Second shooter
  • Additional hours
  • High-res JPGS
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations

Other services

Sofia also offers other services to complement the ones you will already hire. These include:

  • Twilight Engagement Sessions
  • Night Portrait Sessions for Females on Full and New Moon Evenings (Nicturna Sessions)
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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Portraiture

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Matted prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the date
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,250

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital files
High-res
Multi. locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,650

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l hours
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner
34 reviews
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97% Recommended by couples
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 20/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best!!!!

I hired Sofia last year. She’s absolutely amazing. Her style is artsy and not the regular boring stuff. She did our engagement shoot and it was such a great experience. Her personality is amazing and he photos are incredible. She recently shot at our wedding in September and she was amazing. None stop from the moment she arrived. Her attention to detail and eye for the perfect shot is perfect. I cannot say enough about her. Simply the best. I get so many compliments on our photos and we are so glad we hired her to capture such special moments.
T Rose
T Rose Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly Talented

Had the absolute pleasure of booking this beautiful woman for the first time. I can tell you it will NOT be our last!
My husband and I have never had photos taken of us before and to be honest I was nervous as well as I am a very self conscious person (we are our own worst critic!). Sofia made me instantly feel so at ease and just made the whole experience an absolute blast!!!
Sofia, you are beautiful inside and out!
Can't thank you enough for this experience.
We will be seeing you again for sure!
Marissa
Marissa M. Sent on 09/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sofia was an absolute pleasure to work with! She went above and beyond for me, going the extra mile for everything I needed. I hired her to help me with a wedding/bridal themed photo shoot, and she took it upon herself to provide me with the best experience possible. Sofia helped find models for the shoot, clothes, location, and even booked times for all the models to come in. She even took it upon herself to find a flower girl to make the shoot look more authentic! I can't say enough good things with working for Sofia, and have recommended her services to countless friends, family members, and artists in the industry to seek her out for any work they may need.
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Cathy G. Sent on 01/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Out of this World Photographer!

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to capture the magic of our wedding day! There are so many amazing things to be said about Sofia.
1. Sofia is extremely personable and is super easy to get along with. From our first online meeting we instantly connected, the conversation was effortless. Sofia is extremely knowledgeable and has been a professional photographer for years, making it easy to answer all our questions!
2. We felt comfortable around Sofia. We never felt awkward in front of the camera with Sofia, she made the whole process super comforting. She had a great mix between capturing candid moments and posing us for some out of this world photos (literally)! She truly captured every emotion felt during our wedding day.
3. Sofia is super easy to get a hold of. We never had to wait longer than a day to get a response from Sofia, whether it was email, text, or Instagram! Her ability to communicate via multiple communication channels made connecting effortless. Closer to the wedding she also sent us a link for a quick online call, her booking system was easy to use, and we could easily pick a time that worked best for Sofia and us!
4. Throughout the wedding planning process, Sofia offered an additional layer a support by suggesting other great vendors and answering any wedding related questions we might have, even if it wasn’t related to photography! You can tell that she loves weddings! Before our wedding, Sofia sent us a checklist that helped us with planning the finer details of the wedding day!
5. Sofia has crazy talent! Our ceremony location was inside the Zeidler Dome at the Telus World of Science Edmonton. We had the lights turned down, and got married under the stars (in the middle of the day). These DARK settings are where Sofia truly shines, her work was incredible, and we have gotten so many compliments on these photos. Adding to her versatility, Sofia also captured moments outside in the bright light as well. Like we said, she has crazy talent! We have also received countless compliments on our wedding photos from family and friends!
6. Sofia is a natural artist! We weren’t sure where to take our wedding photos (family, group shots, individuals). Sofia and her team scoped out some amazing locations (that we never even heard of) for our portfolio. As soon as the ceremony was done, Sofia and her team helped assemble our big family to a unique and original photo location, and we were done family photos in no time (still on schedule). Once we got into the limo, Sofia and her team directed the limo driver to all these great locations – allowing us to sit back and enjoy the company on the limo! This was an above & beyond touch.
We honestly can’t thank Sofia enough for everything she did to make our wedding day special. If you are looking for a professional photographer who cares about you and capturing all the great moments your wedding day has to offer, then Sofia is your gal! Thank you Sof!!!
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Lindsie P. Sent on 15/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Candid, artistic and amazing captures!

Wedding photography was an aspect of our day that we did not want to compromise on and after researching many different Calgary based photographers, Sofia was a clear fit. First off, she takes AMAZIIIIING photos. Photos that in many ways are works of art and were complete candid captures of our day. She also has the super important ability to make people, even those she has just met, feel very comfortable in the front of the camera and is great at navigating any drama with grace and a savviness that can only come with experience and truly caring about her clients. She was great at communicating up front, leading up to the day and well after, and helped navigate our day of timeline - 100% worth our investment. Our photos were also better than we could have imagined, especially considering it was a polar vortex of a day - but Sofia never missed a beat and the quality of her photos exceeded any expectations we could have had for the day. I would hire her again for any milestone service or as part of her other photography business endeavours without hesitation.
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Shannon G. Sent on 11/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Sofia is a dream! She makes the whole process easy and you know she'll give you the results you want.

We recently worked on-set with her for the Bridal Fantasy magazine and were on-site for 12+ hours. The end result was amazing and well worth it! Can't wait to work with her again.
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Melissa V. Sent on 11/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sofia was absolutely incredible. She explained everything in great deal and definitely took the time to understand us and our style. She is so well-immersed in the wedding industry, she was nice to bounce ideas off for decorations and other vendors. Our photos came out beautifully and were a great reminder of how amazing our day was.

She really went above and beyond for us as well, even getting in feet first to a cold pond just to get the perfect shot.

If you use Sofia, I guarantee you will not regret it at all!
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Mariane H. Sent on 05/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sofia is absolutely awesome! She is professional, kind, full of energy, and great to work with.

Her photography style is stunning. Sofia knows what she is doing and it shows in the quality of her photos.

I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
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Michelle N. Sent on 13/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sofia is amazing. Our wedding and engagement shoots both look like they are straight out of a fairy tale. We are so pleased with her finished product and so happy we chose her to capture the most important day of our lives. She made us feel so comfortable right from the first meeting and I think that comes through in the photos. It was like having a best friend taking the pictures instead of a photographer. I would recommend Sofia whole heartedly and you can trust she will give you photos to cherish for years to come.
Thanks so much Sofia
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Veronica B. Sent on 13/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sofia was amazing to work with. When we hired her we didn't have any idea of how we wanted to plan our wedding. Sofia gave us so many helpful tips and sent us off in a great direction. We never would have had our perfect wedding if it wasn't for her!
Sofia is also so laid back. On our wedding day, I felt so comfortable with her, it helped set the tone for the entire day. I wasn't worried at all about how our photos would turn out; I had complete trust in her abilities. We have some pretty amazing photos!!
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Meet the team

Sofia Katherine
Sofia Katherine
Lead Photographer & Owner

I have a huge heart and keep my clients close as we all head into the wedding planning journey together. After photographing over 300 weddings internationally and locally I have learned a lot that is my pleasure to pass along to my clients. I often am my wedding client’s built in wedding advisor and happy to help guide the planning process.

I share my home with my love Steve Zeeb, weinerdog Luke and big fluffy shepherd KDO. We live in central Calgary and on days off you will find me in my back yard gardens or in the kitchen dreaming up some new dinner ideas. Home is truly where my heart is.

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