Affordable Louisiana Photographer + Video
New Orleans and surrounding area
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
Videography services available
Sophia DiCarlo
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based out of Baton Rouge, LA, Sophia Rene Photography offers wedding and elopement photography and videography in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Sophia DiCarlo owns and operates this business as the lead photographer. She is ready to travel to your special day and capture your wedding moments.
Sophia has been doing photography for a number of years and has a passion for documenting stories through a camera lens. Her husband has been her greatest supporter, and they both have a beautiful baby girl. Through Sophia Rene Photography, this photographer offers quality images while keeping your budget in mind.
Sophia Rene Photography offers wedding packages, each customizable to meet your needs. Each of these packages includes coverage of your bridals, wedding ceremony, and reception, as well as a complimentary engagement session and online gallery. Sophia also offers photography for your rehearsals and other parties as well as destination wedding coverage.
Speaks English
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Sophia DiCarlo
Owner
Hello there! My name is Sophia, owner and founder of Sophia Rene Photography. We are so excited that you found our page! I have been doing photography for a couple years now and absolutely love capturing stories through a lens. My husband has been my biggest supporter and we have one dog and a baby girl on the way! I am based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and would LOVE to travel. For any of our services, feel free to fill out the contact form and I’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for trusting us with your special moments!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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Sophia and her team received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services, with multiple reviewers praising their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to capture beautiful moments. Reviewers appreciated the team's friendly and accommodating nature, quick turnaround times for delivering photos, and their creativity in getting the best shots. Sophia's team was described as making the whole experience enjoyable and fun, with their stunning pictures leaving clients extremely satisfied. Recommended for their exceptional service and delightful personalities, Sophia and her team were commended for their photography skills that made wedding days unforgettable.Review photos
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Shelby W
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5.0
10/17/2025
We LOVE Sophia and her team!! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to capture our wedding day. She was so professional and helpful, especially with posing and making it fun for...
everyone, especially the men (pictures and posing don’t come as easy for them, lol). Everyone felt comfortable with her and has said how much they love her!! She kept time and got the best shots with a natural feel. She was helpful throughout the whole process; she answered all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly. We can’t recommend her enough!!!
Allie S
5.0
1/17/2026
Sophia and her team were amazing to work with! We have beautiful pictures of our perfect, fairy-tale day and I couldn't wish for anything better.
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Bridget K
5.0
11/17/2025
The up most amazingly talented photographer ever! She goes above & beyond to get you the good pictures. She literally made me laugh the whole time along with her sweet sister, Thal...
ia! It felt like we’ve been friends for years, but yet we literally just met. I can not rave about them enough. Thank you Sophia & Thalia!🖤🤍
Emilee T
5.0
11/07/2025
Sophia was kind and tentative! She made sure to get all the photos I requested and she was very responsive through her email. I would definitely recommend her for your wedding!
Caitlin N
5.0
10/30/2025
Sophia is absolutely amazing! She has such great energy and the sweetest personality, which made the whole experience so enjoyable. My pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. I c...
ouldn’t be happier. 100% recommend!
Clare P
5.0
10/28/2025
Sophia did an amazing job photographing our engagement photos, bridal photos, and wedding!
Emily B
5.0
10/06/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Sophia and her team. Simply for their service on the day of, they were prompt, prepared, came in with their own creative concepts and were abl...
e to cater to any new shots we could think of at a moment’s notice. They worked expertly with our small getting ready space and interacted with the family and bridal party like they’d known us for years. It truly felt like having some old friends come and take our photos. When our venue coordinator was less than helpful, the team stepped up to get us what we needed and to help our reception flow smoothly. I am so impressed with them, and would recommend them to everyone I know getting married. They truly understand professionalism and customer service in the wedding industry.
Jared T
5.0
9/23/2025
Sofia and her team did amazing with our wedding. The shots were amazing and we got them quick! Her team was pleasant and got great video and shots. Highly recommend !
Megan M
5.0
9/23/2025
Sophia got the pictures back to us super quickly! Her and her team were amazing and captured our day beautifully. We are truly in love with our photos!
Georgia Lee G
5.0
9/21/2025
Sophia was fantastic! Very responsive for any concerns leading up to the wedding, and extremely professional on the day of. She and her team handled changing timelines, and a milli...
on extra requests from family for other photos with grace and subtlety. After hearing so many horror stories online from couples with other photographers waiting over six months for their photos, it was such a pleasant surprise to receive ours less than three weeks after the wedding – without an effect on quality. We absolutely love all our photos, and she did a great job getting through the portraits quickly and efficiently, and capturing fun candidates during the reception! Thank you, Sophia!
Faith B
5.0
9/05/2025
Sophia was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer!! She created a fun and laidback environment while taking photos that made everyone feel at ease. She was genuine and wen...
t out of her way to accommodate us and make our vision come to life! Our pictures (engagement, bridal, and wedding day) turned out amazing and we will cherish them forever.
Matthew H
5.0
9/04/2025
Sophia was absolutely the best! And her team was absolutely perfect couldn’t have asked for anyone better! The pictures came out beautiful she really did an amazing job at capturin...
g every moment!!!!
Shelby R
5.0
4/27/2025
Sophia took both our engagement and wedding pictures. They turned out so well! I loved the enthusiasm and personality she brought to our sessions. This made it easy and relaxing to...
get the candid shots we loved!
Emily S
5.0
4/26/2025
We are beyond thrilled with the work of Sophia Rene Photography – she truly made our wedding day unforgettable! From our very first engagement session, we knew we had found someone...
special. Sophia was so professional, yet warm and approachable, and she made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process.
On the big day, Sophia was a true master at capturing every special moment, both big and small. She had an incredible ability to blend into the background while still capturing all the intimate, candid shots that we’ll cherish forever. The photos turned out absolutely stunning! Every image told a beautiful story, and we were blown away by the quality and attention to detail. She captured the emotion, the laughter, and the love in such a natural and artistic way.
Our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about how amazing Sophia was, and how effortlessly she captured the essence of our day. The final album was a perfect blend of timeless portraits and fun, candid moments that we’ll treasure for a lifetime.
We can’t thank Sophia enough for being a part of our wedding and for delivering such incredible photos. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also a true professional who goes above and beyond, look no further! We will be recommending Sophia Rene Photography to everyone we know.
Thank you so much for making our wedding memories even more beautiful!
Maria D
5.0
4/25/2025
Sophia and her team are absolutely incredible! She knew my husband and I were leaving for our honeymoon the day after the wedding, and she stayed up ALL NIGHT editing so we'd have ...
our photos before we left the country! They turned out stunning. She captured every moment so beautifully! Beyond that, she was professional, kind, and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day. 10/10 recommend!
Nyah T
5.0
2/22/2024
Sophie was awesome! Her and her partner came in the middle of our chaotic household in the moments before the wedding and was able to capture the most beautiful moments!
Kelsey S
5.0
6/28/2023
Sophia captured our proposal, took our engagements photos, my bridal portraits, and covered our wedding day. All of our pictures are beautiful and she got them back to us so quickl...
y! We would frame them all if we could!
Madison L
5.0
6/15/2023
I had a blast!!! Sophia was on time and communicated great about availability, place, and dates!! She made me feel like her best friend from the moment we met. I loved her energy a...
nd personality. Sophia has a great turn around and her style was perfect for me! Highly recommend booking senior photos and more with her ;)
Karla G
5.0
6/13/2023
Very professional. She did a wonderful work and the photos were just perfect
Response from Sophia Rene Photography on 06/13/2023
Thank you so much!
Brynn W
5.0
6/09/2023
Sophia was absolutely amazing! She produced high quality, reasonably priced, professional pictures. We were 100% satisfied and she is the only person I trust from now on. She truly...
cares for her clients and makes sure you are happy with the results! I would definitely recommend.
Response from Sophia Rene Photography on 06/12/2023
Thank you so much, yall were an amazing couple!
Amanda C
5.0
6/09/2023
Sophia was amazing to work with and she always made me feel really comfortable!! She worked with us and she was always willing to travel, which was awesome! I couldn’t recommend he...
r enough!! Her photos are beautiful and she is very talented!
Response from Sophia Rene Photography on 06/12/2023
Working with you guys was truly my favorite experience. You are awesome!
Ariel L
5.0
6/08/2023
Sophia was amazing! She made the whole experience from the engagement photos, getting ready, all the way to the reception just a great and fun experience. She helped make our visio...
n come true!
Response from Sophia Rene Photography on 06/12/2023
Forever favorite! You guys are awesome!
Katty B
5.0
6/08/2023
Omg where do I start!! Sophia is amazing, she is always willing to adapt and work with you and the best of best is that she has her pictures ready within the same week!! I have use...
d her multiple times and will continue to do so.
Response from Sophia Rene Photography on 06/12/2023
I love working with you and your family! You guys are too sweet!
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