10 years! I shot my first wedding in March 2014 and have loved every minute so far.

I used to be a lawyer before jumping into the unknown to chase my dream of working for myself in a creative industry.

I adore this job with my whole soul and my favourite part is getting to know so many wonderful people, hearing their stories and watching them celebrate with their loved ones.

’ve been doing this for so long now and there isn’t a situation or obstacle I haven’t come across. Having me photograph your wedding day means that you can truly relax and enjoy the day because I have everything under control.

My beautiful couple Jess and Sam recently summed it up by saying “You brought such a calm energy, but at the same time, hyped us up. We received many compliments during the wedding and afterwards on how friendly, relaxed and professional you were, and we couldn't agree more.”

Relaxed, romantic, timeless, modern and candid.

I focus on fleeting moments, emotions, and all the little details that make up the whole story of your wedding day.

My approach on the day is relaxed and non-obtrusive. Many couples have told me that I brought a calm energy on the day and made them feel relaxed.

As much as I like to be organised and have a plan to follow, I take things easy, let the day unfold naturally and I never interfere with the flow of your wedding day. A lot of the time you won’t even know I’m there.

My goal is to capture the real you and to tell your story in a truthful, beautiful and artistic way.

My beautiful couple Jess and Sam recently told me “We received many compliments during the wedding and afterwards on how friendly, relaxed and professional you were, and we couldn't agree more.”

I love wedding days and my goal is to fit in with everyone and blend in. I want you to feel as if I'm one of your guests.

I will be as excited as your loved ones to see you walk down the aisle, to hear all the speeches and I’ll bop along to the music on the dance floor. I truly love getting in amongst it all.

If you're just after a service provider who will show up on the day and do their job without getting involved then we might not be the right fit for each other.

But, if you're after someone who you can be friends with then I'm your person. I invest a lot of time into each and every couple and their wedding well before the big day arrives. I love to get to know you and find out what is most important to you, so that I can craft a visual story of your wedding day that truly represents who you are.

My Full Day package is $6,000 (9 hours coverage) and I also offer a 6 hour package for couples who are planning a more intimate day.

I can also build a custom package for you, so let’s chat and work out a plan that suits your day perfectly. Weddings taking place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays require a minimum 4 hour booking.

I also offer elopement packages for weekday celebrations.

Just hit 'Contact', fill in my enquiry form and we can chat more.

Absolutely! And I’m so glad that you don’t :)

I can assure you that when you work with me there will be no posing, no awkwardness nor will I create fake moments.

I photograph weddings in a relaxed style and I like to let the day unfold naturally.

I will of course provide you with a little bit of gentle direction if and when needed - for example during the location portraits and family photos.

The rest of the day you won’t even know I’m there. It is your wedding day and your chance to celebrate with your loved ones - while I quietly go about capturing all the magic.

As much or as little as you want!

In recent years, I’ve found that most couples want to enjoy their wedding day with their guests, have a cocktail and relax after the ceremony. Most couples I work with don’t want to be whisked away for hours to take photos.

I can easily shoot your portraits in 30 minutes. Most of this time is spent with us going for a little wander, stopping in a few spots for photos and just having fun. This is also a perfect chance for you and your new husband/wife to take a breather and enjoy a bit of time to yourselves before heading to the reception.

And, if you have a wedding party, I suggest 15 minutes of photos with everyone before your couple portraits.

Most couples I work with book my 9 hour package as this allows them to have a complete visual story of their day. I usually spend a bit of time documenting the pre-ceremony preparations (the ‘getting ready’), and all the way into the reception and bit of the dance floor.

Some couples are more interested in having me start at the ceremony and stay on longer into the evening, making my 7 hour package ideal for them.

The great thing is, when you book me you don’t need to decide the hours of coverage straight away. As your day gets closer and you plan your run sheet, you’ll have a much better idea of how many hours you’ll need me for. And I am flexible, as long as you’ve locked me in for your day, we can chat about the hours of coverage any time up to the wedding. Some couples even extend my time by an hour or so just days before their wedding.

I’m happy to chat to you about coverage and walk you through how everything works. Please feel free to contact me and we can chat more!

To ensure you get that beautiful and flattering soft light I recommend your location photos be done about an hour or so before sunset.

In saying that, I do understand that sometimes this is not possible and in these situations I will always suggest to you that you allow a 15 minute break during your reception (around the time the sun goes down) for us to sneak outside and get some photos in that magical light.

I’ve been photographing weddings for 10 years and have shot wedding portraits at all times of day - nothing fazes me anymore, I can make any lighting situation work.

Yes absolutely! I also think that albums are the best way to preserve your wedding day memories. I personally design each album (with you choosing the images you’d like included). My albums are completely customisable with so many cover colours and materials to choose from, ensuring you have a truly bespoke book that you can show to your loved ones and enjoy for many years to come. All albums are handmade using beautiful museum quality paper and your images are printed with archival inks that will not fade.

For more information, please click on ‘Albums’ in the main menu above or email me at sonja@sonjacphotography.com.au

Of course. Prior to your wedding day I will ask you to provide me with a list of the family groups you would like me to photograph. These photos will be taken after your ceremony (after you've had a few moments for congratulations and hugs). I will ensure that this part of your day is relaxed and pleasant. In fact, I am known for making this part of the day quick and easy!

No and I highly discourage this as it doesn't allow me to capture your day to the best of my ability. My way of working is very much documentary and photojournalistic. I am there to capture the real moments and interactions. I have been photographing weddings for almost 10 years so you can rest assured that I have all the important details covered. The only time I will ask for a list is for the family/group photos after the ceremony.

To secure your wedding date I require a non-refundable partial payment of $1,500 and a signed contract. Once that is done, your date is locked in.

Unfortunately no. I often receive multiple enquiries for the same date so I am unable to hold dates. The only way to ensure the date is yours is to reserve it by signing my contract and paying the booking fee.

You will receive a preview gallery within one week of your wedding day and your full wedding gallery will be ready within 8 weeks following your wedding day. Please note that full galleries for weddings taking place during October, November, December and early January might take a little longer to be delivered due to the Christmas and New Year holidays (allow up to 10 weeks). Couples getting married during these months will still receive their preview gallery within a week of their wedding.

I use mirrorless Canon cameras and prime lenses. My favourite lens is the 35mm L series.

Yes, I personally edit all images I deliver to you. I don't outsource my editing because I want to retain the creative control over my work. My aim when editing your images is to present you with natural images that will last the test of time. I supply you with images in a mix of colour and black and white.

While I will fix up the odd little imperfections (i.e. removing a fly on your dress, an obvious pimple or cut etc) I do not heavily retouch images or do beauty retouching such as slimming etc. I believe that photographs of your wedding day should represent the real you and I find that natural photographs are always the most flattering and the ones that will stand the test of time. If there are some images you wish to have retouched I am always happy to refer you to a professional retoucher.

While I shoot most weddings on my own very comfortably there is an option to add on a second photographer to your package. The only time I will suggest the option of a second photographer is if there are time constraints on the day and I cannot be in two places at once or if you have a guest list of 150+. I prefer to shoot on my own so that I can give you my undivided attention and build a rapport with your loved ones and guests. I also feel that having one photographer on the day makes things a lot more relaxed for everyone involved.

Unfortunately no. With the amount of time, creativity and effort I put into each client and wedding, I'm unable to offer discounts.

Yes, absolutely! I aim to meet all my couples before their wedding day (usually a few weeks before the wedding). This is a casual catch up over a coffee so we can get to know each other, finalise the timeline for the day and discuss any last minute details. These meetings can also take place over Zoom (if we live too far away from each other).

For couples who haven't yet booked me I am happy to have a chat over the phone to answer any questions prior to booking.

I love spending time by the beach (I live in beautiful Coogee), taking my dog for walks, enjoying a coffee in a local cafe while people watching, going on walks with my husband and exploring Sydney's beaches and hidden bays.

I love art and history and learning how people lived in times before ours. What especially fascinates me is life and art in European royal courts - take me to an art gallery and I will spend hours looking at paintings and reading the artwork labels. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Versailles and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London are some of my favourites.

When I get a free weekend I love to either spend it by the beach or go for a drive out of Sydney - being in nature and especially near the coast is where I am the happiest.

I'm a quiet and introspective soul but once we get to know each other you'll probably feel like you've known me forever.

I also love to travel (I spent my early years living in a few different European countries!) and there are so many places in the world I am yet to see (the list just keeps growing).

My favourite destinations so far have been the Amalfi Coast and especially Positano and Anacapri, Rome, Port Douglas, Prague, Freycinet and last but absolutely not least, Hvar in Croatia.