SOFIA KATHERINE
Hi. I'm Sof.
a digital storyteller
A fortune cookie told me to quit my day job in 2012 and since then I have been taking photos of a lot of weddings + love stories.
In 2018 I started "Nicturna Sessions" which are lunar based night photoshoots for women in Nature.
2021 came along and I found my love for pro content creation and have been working with brands, festivals, concerts and commercial projects ever since.
I get REALLY excited to tell the stories that inspire me, whether they be love stories, life stories, or brand stories.
(AND OCCASIONAL FILM MAKER)
BUT.....
Can often be spotted in Hinton, Jasper, Victoria and Edmonton
I travel frequently and have never hesitated to hop on a plane to capture the story of someone's wedding day or film a once-in-a-lifetime event. Don't be shy—if you've found your way to my website but aren't from the Calgary area, I'd still love to chat.
MY WORK
weddings
My wedding couples often feel their vision of the
"Perfect Day" isn't reflected in wedding blogs and magazines. I'm inspired by couples creating their dream weddings, whether that means eloping at midnight or having a darker aesthetic for their decor.
My approach is non-directed throughout the day, with well-guided portrait sessions to ensure my couples feel comfortable.
Plus your engagement session will be at night... Because... why not?
nicturna
Launched in 2018, these lunar-based night shoots for women have become a staple of my portfolio. They were inspired by my mother Odette after a conversation about photoshoots. When women take a one kind of path, they have proposal photos, engagement photos, then their wedding photos, maternity, and annual family shoots.
But what about those on different paths?
Thus, Nicturna Sessions were born, empowering women to immortalize their lives and experience the night sky with me.
concerts
Concerts were where my photography journey first began.
My friends were all talented musicians, and I always dreamed of capturing a large arena show.
In 2022, that dream became a reality with my first big show being Shawn Mendes. I have photographed many artists since and can often be spotted at some really amazing shows and festivals.
What a dream come true.
commercial
After 2020, I knew it was time to diversify my portfolio. That year, I saw many new photo businesses emerge and others in field shift their focus to marketing content.
My experience with weddings taught me a lot about photography, and I began working with brands, creating both photography and videography for their marketing needs.
I love discovering what drives a company and crafting content that aligns with their passion.
short films for social
After quickly learning how hard "behind the scenes" content was when I tried to capture my night photoshoots using just my phone. The low light capabilities on the iphone just didn't cut it compared to my pro camera.
I taught myself how to shoot video on my pro cameras to post on my social media accounts.
In 2023, I officially started offering pro short films specifically shot for TikTok and Instagram, along with some coaching for clients on how to use these films.
And of course, specializing in low light environments like concerts and night events.