Artistic & Dreamy Cinematic Wedding Films
$500 starting price
Hawaii, All Islands, Califronia
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Sophia Roud
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Sophia Roud Media is a wedding videography company located in Honolulu, HI. Sophia is a talented storyteller that crafts captivating videos that allow her clients to enjoy their special days again and again. With endless creativity and a keen eye for detail, she documents precious memories of every event she attends as they naturally unfold.
Sophia takes great joy in sharing her passion for videography with clients as they celebrate life’s precious milestones. She truly values the connection she shares with couples and will go above and beyond to make their experience memorable. Her goal is to provide every client with exceptional service and awe-inspiring video keepsakes.
"With every film that I craft, I put all of myself into it. Everything my eyes see & my soul dreams comes to life on a screen. Sewing light, motion, and sheer elegance with hints of intimacy into my films is what I do best. What I value most is you & your energy during your special occasion, and with that being said, I prefer to capture genuine authentic moments between you and everyone that you love. Embracing all of the love throughout the day, I encase moments you will never have to part with, moments you can enjoy for a lifetime." - Sophia
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Getting Engaged
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Sophia Roud
Owner
With every film that I craft, I put all of myself into it. Everything my eyes see & my soul dreams comes to life on a screen. Sewing light, motion, and sheer elegance with hints of intimacy into my films is what I do best.
What I value most is you & your energy during your special occasion, and with that being said, I prefer to capture genuine authentic moments between you and everyone that you love.
Embracing all of the love throughout the day, I encase moments you will never have to part with, moments you can enjoy for a lifetime.
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5.0
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Sophia Roud is highly praised for her wedding videography services by multiple customers who appreciate her artistic vision, professionalism, and ability to capture raw emotions and intimate moments. Sophia's work is described as stunning, cinematic, and storytelling, exceeding all expectations and delivering a dream-like quality to videos. Customers highlight Sophia's talent in creatively telling their stories through her lens, making the wedding day unforgettable, and they highly recommend her for capturing special moments with an artistic touch.Review photos
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Samantha J
5.0
2/10/2025
I genuinely didn’t plan on booking a videographer for my wedding.. until I saw Sophia’s work. It is so stunning and unique my choice was made immediately. This girl puts so much heart and soul into her art, and it genuinely shows. Working with her through the entire process was wonderful, I didn’t have to worry about anything. She was quick to respond, so kind and always professional. Also, she’s so cool guys! I now have some beautiful content from my wedding and I feel like I made a friend ♥️ don’t think about it, just book her!
janina j
5.0
12/19/2024
I couldn’t be happier with the video footage from our engagement shoot, and it's all thanks to Sophia! From the moment we first connected, She made us feel so comfortable and at ease, capturing every special moment in the most beautiful and cinematic way.
Not only did Sophia take the time to understand our vision for the shoot, but her professionalism and attention to detail were top-notch. The shots were flawless, the editing was seamless, and the final product exceeded all of our expectations. She truly has an eye for capturing the raw emotions and intimate moments that made our engagement so memorable.
What really set Sophia apart was her ability to creatively tell our story through the lens. Each frame felt natural and genuine, making the video something we will cherish forever.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also personable and easy to work with, look no further than Sophia Roud. 💕
Thank you again, Sophia, for making this such an unforgettable experience!❤️
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Joyce K
5.0
12/16/2024
First off, I just want to say how sweet and AMAZING Sophia is to work with! She is such a kind, warm human being to be around. She was very responsive and super communicative through our entire planning through the wedding day. We didn't give her any pointers or preferences. We gave her our day and asked her to run with it, and the final product absolutely blew us away. If you want someone who is able to capture the SOUL and ESSENCE of your wedding day, Sophia is the one to capture it in such a beautiful, artistic way. Not only the ceremony itself, but scenery around it, the smiles, the special moments with our guests, the colors; everything we wanted was captured in such an ethereal and beautiful way. As a result, we get to relive what felt like a movie through an actual movie. We are so happy to have gone with Sophia as our videographer.
Anuhea C
5.0
11/27/2024
Where to even begin! Sophia is not only the most incredibly talented artist, with the way she edits and puts together a the most beautiful stories in her lookbooks, she is also incredibly kind, and comforting, she truly allows you to feel in control of the moment and it makes you feel as if the camera and all the pressure has melted away and you are just spending time with a wonderful friend. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. When I saw the lookbook it brought so many emotions up, it is such a beautiful way to experience the photos, without realizing in the moment of the shoot, she was able to string together the photos in a way that truly told a story and I was absolutely floored with how perfectly she was able to piece them together. I truly felt so grateful and emotional seeing my partner and I in such a beautiful light, it didn't even seem like a set of photos, but more like a montage of us in a moment of pure bliss and love. I will forever reach out to Sophia for the future, and would recommend her a thousand times over for any special moment that needs capturing. Thank You SO much Sophia for all you've done for us!!
Paige S
5.0
11/26/2024
Sophia made our wedding day so special. She literally told a story with her pictures and the movie she made for us brought me to tears! She captures the moment so perfectly with every picture she takes. The action shots are unreal I couldn’t have even imagined them in my wildest dreams to be this beautiful. Not only is Sophia an amazing photographer and videographer, she is an amazing person and made me feel so comfortable on my wedding day! Will be booking my maternity photo shoot with her as well
Anthony S
5.0
8/20/2024
We did an elopement on north shore and couldn’t find a photographer that matched the vibe we were looking for. Then we stumbled upon Sophia’s Instagram Page and checked out her website and we were amazed ! Not only is her work great but she is also a very nice person and super easy to work with ! We will be choosing her on any future projects . Her style is very dreamy mystical, vintage vibes . Just what we were looking for !
Lyriq Y
5.0
7/24/2024
Sophia really outdid herself. After scouring through her work, I knew I wanted this woman to work with us. But the results were truly just next level. This was worth the wait of a lifetime. My husband and I are still attempting to locate our jaws somewhere on the living room floor after watching the video. I immensely appreciated the fact she went out of her way to incorporate personal requests into the project. Her work means the world to us, and we are so blessed we were able to find her for our big day. Since I was a young girl, I always knew I wanted a wedding video but she gave us a freaking wedding MOVIE. The quality, attention to detail, emotion, and editing are out of this world. This was truly a dream come true, and better than I even imagined. Her work speaks for her passion so well. Do yourselves a favor and book her.
Cassidy M
5.0
6/18/2024
Sophia exceeded every expectation we ever could have had in a videographer! Prior to meeting, she stayed in contact, helped scout out locations, and had a wonderful energy. During the day of our wedding, she was such a joy to have around, but also knew when to conceal herself and capture those raw moments. She was incredibly kind, respectful, attentive, and she has a bright spirit. We were absolutely blown away by the final film! We both sobbed watching it because we could feel the emotions we felt that day. Sophia has a unique touch that really turns a video into art and I have yet to see anyone else deliver her caliber of work. You can tell that this a passion for her. She is so gifted - from finding the moments that mean the most to timing to music to special effects and editing. If you want a cinematic masterpiece that will make you feel something in your core, you’ve found the right artist in Sophia.
Amy H
5.0
6/18/2024
I cannot sing higher praises for Sophia as a film maker, artist, and person!! Sophia made an absolutely beautiful wedding film for us that came out better than I could have ever imagined. To be honest, I was very hesitant at hiring a wedding videographer at all because I find so many wedding videos turn out very staged and very cookie-cutter, but my mind changed when I found Sophia on the Knot! She is truly an artist and puts her heart into the work she creates. On the day of our wedding, Sophia was so stealth I don’t even know how she managed to capture so many beautiful memories being so unseen! She emphasizes that she wants the couple to just be themselves on their big day and she will be a fly on the wall capturing it all. Communication leading to the day of the wedding was super smooth via email - everything was clear and concise! I highly recommend Sophia as a videographer for your event if you’re looking to capture your day with an artistic eye. I assure you will not regret it!!
Jessica G
5.0
4/21/2024
I'm so grateful to have had Sophia Roud as my videographer! My husband and I just watched our footages and it took us right back to that day - we're going to start watching this for our anniversary. Certain shots as so magical and transport us right back to the moments. From the beginning, Sophia was focused on who were were as a couple, what our vision was and what we wanted for the day - she not only listened but she delivered. I would highly recommend Sophia!
Katrina S
5.0
12/29/2023
We worked with Sophia for our wedding day videography. She did such a wonderful job capturing all of the beautiful moments from our day. We trusted her vision of having us run down the halls of our hotel and around the golf course at our venue. It made the day so fun and relaxed. Our video turned out amazing and with an artistic touch that’s unique to most wedding videos. We highly recommend Sophia for wedding day videography!
Jana D
5.0
10/22/2023
Sophia's final product blew me away, exceeded any expectations I might have had for my wedding video. She really nailed it and was so lovely and easy to work with. I was a bit particular in my requests and guidance, but she took it all on masterfully and it brings my husband and I an immeasurable amount of joy each time we watch the film. I couldn't recommend her more; she is magic!
Shima S
5.0
5/15/2023
Sophia is amazing! My husband and I came across her work before we were even engaged. After getting engaged, we knew that she was the videographer we wanted to hire for our wedding. She was the first vendor we booked! Sophia did not disappoint. After a year, I still watch our video on a monthly basis. When my family first saw it they said "It is like watching a trailer to a movie" and that it was "the best investment". Not only was out video outstanding, but Sophia was the best to work with. She is kind, knowledgable, and patient. Thank you so much Sophia! We appreciate you so much.
Kailee S
5.0
4/03/2023
I'm so sorry this review is so late but I’m rewatching my wedding film nearly a year later and it's really bringing back all of the feels of our special day. Such a testament to what a wonderful job Sophia does! She truly was able to capture our FEELINGS and the genuine emotion of our wedding day, nothing I'd be able to describe with words. If you're looking for a sweet, artistic soul, Sophia is definitely your way to go.
She responds in a prompt matter, I never waited over a few hours for a reply which was so important to me in the planning process. She's professional yet personal, you can really see the love and talent she has for creating these pieces.
Almost one year late but Sophia, we love you and your work! Thank you again for capturing such sweet memories for us in the best way!
Helena & Sören W
5.0
3/01/2023
We were looking for a videographer for our wedding in O'ahu who fits our style and does very authentic, real and candid footage and came across Sophia. We were so fascinated by her magical videos that we wrote her without hesitation, and we got a meeting with her in a hurry.
In our first call we felt that the chemistry was just awesome and so we decided immediately to choose her. She is a very open-hearted and lovely person, so we felt very comfortable to stand in front of her camera.
We were in the best hands possible and she helped us out answering questions, that did not even remotely have been in her responsibility. Sophia created the most beautiful and gorgeous wedding video for us there is in this world! It's an absolute masterpiece...
It's everything we dreamed it would be, from the song to the editing, the transitions, the atmosphere, the feelings, the style - it's absolute perfection.
If we need a videographer again, we will book her 100%, because she is simply the best. What she does is art and we are so happy we became a part of it.
We highly recommend Sophia & send big hugs over the ocean 🤍
Pelenaise W
5.0
2/28/2023
We spent months researching videographers in Hawaii and we’re so thankful Sophia came recommended by our wedding planner. We wanted to hire someone who can film a romantic video capturing the best moments but we did not want the video to be corny. After watching a lot of her work online, we knew Sophia was the artist we needed to capture our special day. I don’t believe there is any other videographer in all of Hawaii who has a similar style to Sophia. She is a true artist and I highly recommend her if your considering hiring her to film your special day. You won’t regret it!
Tina N
5.0
12/09/2022
Highly recommend Sophia! She is very creative, prompt, friendly and overall a pleasure to work with. She created a video for our special occasion and she captured all the sweet moments so beautifully. I am planning to book her for future events because I really appreciate the direction she gave us during the shoot and was able to find so much beauty that we wouldn't have noticed right away. Don't miss the opportunity to have Sophia be a part of your special day!!!
Whitnie W
5.0
12/08/2022
Sophia is such a friendly person. She has such a vision and knows what looks good. If you’re looking for a unique and artistic wedding video then Sophia is your girl. Just make sure you communicate what your vision is to her. When we received our video there were a few edits that need to be done and she was so accommodating and willing to take the notes to make the changes. We are absolutely obsessed with our video and have watched it many times already.
CYNTHIA C
5.0
8/09/2022
If you are wanting a cookie cutter, typical, corny wedding video, keep searching. This is not for you. But if you’re looking for a work of art, for someone to capture the essence of you and your partner and your relationship, if you are looking to commemorate a milestone event in your life, to actually embed the video with the energy of the day, then look no further! Sophia not only captures the precious moments, but she Is able to somehow capture the energy of the milestone event! Maybe it’s because she is always filming. Maybe it’s because she films while barefoot, to really connect with all of the life taking place at the moment. Maybe it’s because she takes the time and care and love in her editing process to craft something that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime. I think it’s all of it and so much more. I’ve been in the wedding industry for 10 years and no one’s films elicit the emotions like Sophia’s work. Beyond her professionalism, she is kind! She is genuine! And it feels as if you’ve known her for countless years the moment you meet her.
She’s just an incredible person AND artist, and you would be lucky to have her bear witness to whatever special occasion you want to commemorate on film. She’ll make that happen, indeed! And it’ll be beyond your wildest hopes and dreams.
Kristy P
5.0
7/28/2022
Sophia is a brilliant artist! She captures all the glimpses of magic throughout your wedding and blends them together into a beautiful short film. She is delightful to work with from beginning to end and she skillfully incorporates your requests into her final film. Her art will be your wedding treasure and is to be recommended!
Marisa B
5.0
6/23/2022
Sophia was an absolute dream to work with! She was genuine, kind and had a calming presence about her. All the things a couple wants on their wedding day when working with a vendor. She helped us feel comfortable when taking pictures and took sooooo many pictures (which isn’t the usual) which we loved because we had so many to look back on to remember our day. Not only where the pictures phenomenal the film was absolutely breathtaking!! Sophia is amazing at what she does. She’s on a whole different level. We are so grateful that we choose her to capture our day 💕
Book her! You won’t regret it!!
Asami H
5.0
6/08/2022
I was one of those people who thought “I have a photographer, I’ll be ok without a video,” BUT NO, GET ONE. It was two weeks before my wedding and I was on the Knot App making sure I had everything in order and a list of videographers popped up on the home page, even though I was totally set on not having one. Out of curiosity, I decided to peruse the recommendations. I looked at a couple of vendors, not entirely convinced until I looked at Sophia’s portfolio. I was sold. After I watched some of her work, I was so captivated by her editing style, which was not your typical cookie cutter wedding videos. I loved the tones, the overlays, and composition of the way she filmed. I knew I wanted this style of video to capture the essence of my wedding day. Since it was two weeks before the wedding date, I didn’t think I could actually get anyone so last second, but I sent her an inquiry with some of our wedding details anyway. A few hours later, I got a text from an unknown number asking me to check my spam folder. It turned out to be Sophia, who told me she was available and sent me all of her information right away! I knew it was meant to be. I was so glad she texted me otherwise I wouldn’t have seen it, but we went ahead and scheduled a video call and the rest is history! I just got my video today and I can assure you that you will love your video!!! Also she’s super nice and lovely to work with!!
Victor W
5.0
6/03/2022
Sophia was amazing!! She came highly reccomended and did not disappoint. So incredibly positive and creative. She went above and beyond to make document our special day. Felt like watching a feature film when we saw our video and she captured so many special moments. We had her film the next day also so we could truly just enjoy the creative process without worrying about leaving our friends and family for too long. 10/10
Corina R
5.0
5/24/2022
This review is LONG overdue! Sophia was incredible and her work is beyond compare. Our wedding video is so unique, but still a classic. Sophia hit every aspect perfectly! From the other side of the camera you might wonder what she is doing with her special effects tool bag, but the results are OUTSTANDING! We also booked Sophia to video the day after at the beach with our family so that we could get some shots of special family time together and she wove it into our wedding video effortlessly. She is so sweet and you can tell just wants to make you a personalized piece of art that you can cherish. Everyone we have shown our video too all responds the same way - jaw dropping with shock and awe. Watching your video, we felt like movie starts. Book her now before someone else does, because I can tell you first hand you will not regret it. We want her to shoot a video of our family once we start our own :)
Kenneth G
5.0
5/11/2022
Sophia is a very artistic videographer. She has a great eye for unique and eye catching moments. She was free spirited and seems to genuinely enjoy what she does and it shows because she created a really beautiful wedding video for us. We will certainly be able to enjoy watching the timeless classic she created for us and look back at it fondly in the future. We appreciate Sophia’s craft and are glad we decided to do a wedding video after all!
Brandon C
5.0
4/09/2022
Amazing videographer to have for your wedding. Sophia gives great direction and also shows a lot of enthusiasm during the shoot. If you are looking for someone who will provide a lot of energy and excitement on your special day Sophia is your girl.
Francis B
5.0
3/21/2022
My wife and I could not be happier with the job Sophia did!!! Back when we were in the planning stages, we weren't even sure at first if we wanted to hire a videographer for our wedding; we figured we might just hire a photographer and call it day. But when my wife found Sophia Roud, we watched all the clips on her Instagram + website, and it didn't take much convincing to decide that we wanted her to capture our special moments! It made sense that if we were going to hire a videographer, we weren't going to hire someone to crank out a generic video, but instead hire a true artist--and that what's Sophia Roud is! The vibe on all her work was captivating and stood out from everyone else we had looked at. Most of all, we wanted special attention paid to capturing our wedding dance, which we had spent many months practicing. Sophia executed this perfectly. She also seemed plugged in to the scene in Kauai and collaborated seamlessly with our wedding photographer who we had hired separately. They had great chemistry and were great at putting us at ease when being filmed or photographed. Sophia also turned around our video in a great timeframe. If you hire Sophia for your wedding (or any other project) you will not be disappointed and you will be harnessing the creativity of a truly talented individual!
Pegah T
5.0
12/14/2020
This review is so overdue. We got married in June 2018 on Kaui and WOW was our video so special. We met Sophia through our wedding photographer. We were looking for a non-cliche and non-cheesy videographer whose work was more cinematic, artistic, organic and effortless. We wanted to capture the true essence of who we were as a couple, and also the majestic beauty of the island, along with our guests in their natural state. Sophia delivered exactly what we wanted and hoped for! Our videos were amazing and so beautiful! She was also such a pleasure to work it and quick with her communications and providing us the final results. I would 100% recommend her to anyone getting married. We really hope to work with her in the future! xxx
Julie K
5.0
9/01/2020
My wedding was 4 years ago and yet I still feel compelled to write a review because Sophia Roud was an excellent. I have watched my wedding video so many times and I still get teary eyed by the end. She captured the day so beautifully and I feel like I have this wonderful piece of our wedding that I can go back to any time. This was the single greatest thing I spent money on for the wedding and I will cherish it forever. Thank you Sophia!
Bri G
5.0
4/04/2020
We LOVED working with Sophia as our wedding videographer. We were drawn to her style of videography and knew choosing her would be in line with our taste...She delivered 2 incredible films (film and teaser) that successfuly brought tears to my husband's eyes. <3
And while the final product was lovely, working with Sophia was a true JOY in our wedding and planning process. She was incredibly professional, responsive, fair in pricing, and further was the most respectful, calm, and gentle individual (GOOD VIBES!!!). I would choose her as our videographer 100 times over.
Thank you, Sophia! You are a gem.
Stephanie T
5.0
12/31/2019
I cannot say enough words for how amazing Sophia is at her craft! Not only is she good as what she does, she’s just the sweetest person to interact and work with! We were so excited to receive our video a few short months after the wedding. It was the main thing I was looking forward to the most! We knew she was good when we hired her but she captured our wedding so beautifully and exceeded beyond our wildest expectations! The attention to detail she puts into her films and creativity is extraordinary. I don’t know how she does it but while filming at the wedding she was just stealthy and kept out of sight to capture the most amazing candid moments. If you are debating whether or not to hire a videographer for your wedding, do it! If you’re debating on hiring Sophia to capture you’re wedding... DO IT. You don’t want to miss out on this gem. :)
Celeste H
5.0
12/02/2019
YO, VIP, … Stop Collaborate and Listen.
Everyone who is on the edge about booking Sophia Roud read this!
Wedding Day = All that is Magical and Glittery. Yes or No?
For some, that might be their jam. For others, they might be feeling a little more adventure or sci-phi. There could be a possibility of something really intimate or a little extra… but sometimes it’s hard to decide and it’s not quite figured out yet.
Either way, that’s ok!
-She does it all.-
-She is the do-er of dreams.-
Let us explain with full heart and honesty.
Sophi has your back.
No matter what you desire, she seems to have the most breathtaking ideas! She is professionally educated in cinematography and has been able to blend that knowledge with her natural instinct. It is inspiring to watch someone be so indulgent in their work, that they are able to go with the flow and bounce ideas off the tiniest of details. (When we say tiny details, that could mean a teeny weeny dew drop, and BOOM your wedding ring reflected in it.) She loves the use of color, light and sound and feeds off your emotion. This is a wedding film in art form.
At instances when we were about to move on to the next phase of the wedding she insured we did not miss an inspired moment. It was like sparks of imagination combined into our own beautiful reality. As we awaited our film the anticipation -was real!- Upon arrival, when we saw how the tiniest of detail was used it gave us another layer of respect for undeniable talent. Those details made the largest impact and made the heart throb. It’s one of those things where you say, “ __________.” Because you are at a literal loss for words. She has always kept in touch and been available when needed. Even after she sends your video she wants to make sure your satisfied! In today’s world that is rare.
Summary: When Tyger and I look back at our Elopement, we both have said over and over, “What would we have done without Sophia?”
We promise, we are not giving Sophi too much praise. She helped us from the very beginning to the very dear end and her dynamic proves that each video she creates has equal importance to her. We could not imagine if we chose to have someone else film our special day. No other style we reviewed was near comparison. Thanks to Sophi we have more than a video but also a keepsake. We are able to forever remember our special day captured in local Oahu. We feel as if we have known her for a life time. So our suggestion is: Do not plan your wedding without Sophia Roud (period.)
Forever Grateful for a New Friendship.
…let’s kick it!
Johanna A
5.0
10/30/2019
Sophia is AMAZING, KIND and CREATIVE! She really captured the beauty of my wedding and was the perfect person to collaborate with to create a creative wedding intro video for my reception party. Her eye for the shot is incredible but is more than willing to listen to your ideas and to incorporate them into your video. She will honestly leave you speechless with what she can create.
If you are looking for someone who will capture one of the most important moments of your lives in an innovative way, then Sophia is worth every penny! Her talent is raw and stunning so I encourage everyone to hire her! Thank you so much Sophia for blessing my husband and I with memorable videos that we will cherish forever. <3
Jenn Y
5.0
10/29/2019
Sophia's work is pure perfection! Her creativity and the artistic direction she takes with the video is absolutely brilliant. She was able to capture the very essence of that day, which you can feel through the music and sound bytes that she had incorporated into the video. It was a complete blur for me that day, but when I saw the video, all the feelings that I felt at our wedding day came back within the first 5 seconds of watching her work. Visually it's gorgeous and definitely not your typical wedding video. She understood from the beginning that details were important to us and for her to capture those details and little moments that our guests shared with one another was truly special to us. You will NOT regret hiring Sophia because she is the sweetest person with an amazing vision that she translates into a piece of art! Thank you for from the bottom of our hearts for being able to capture our day! You're an absolute gem! Mahalo!
Laura N
5.0
10/28/2019
Sophia is brilliant. My wedding video is something I will treasure forever. Sophia’s creative nature, passion about her craft, and talent exceeded all expectations. Being from Los Angeles and her from Hawaii (I think she’s drinking magician island water or something) It felt like I was working with not only a longtime professional but a friend. Her essence is like no other and is a true force to be reckoned with.
Seungoh P
5.0
10/28/2019
Sophia is awesome!!! She is very professional and easy to work with. If you have searched for a vidoegrapher for your wedding, you may have noticed a lot of the wedding videos all have the same format and/or style. Sophia's work is not like that at all. Each wedding video is unique and special. We (especially my husband) were not interested in getting a video for our wedding because he thought they all look the same. However, when he looked at Sophia's work, he was convinced that he wanted to work with her and have a video of our wedding. We're so glad that we worked with Sophia. From beginning to end, she listened to what we wanted for our wedding video and delivered what we asked for! We have no doubt she was the best choice for us. She is a talented artist and professional.
Andrea F
5.0
10/28/2019
Incredible and unique
Sophia is not only friendly and welcoming, she is an amazing talent! We had looked at several videographers but weren’t terribly impressed enough to want to hire anyone. Luckily Sophia came as a recommendation to us by our photographers, and as soon as we saw her work, we were hooked!
The video turned out amazing and so much more than we could have asked for. Everyone who has seen us is in shock as to how beautifully done it is.
Thank you Sophia for everything and for putting together such an amazing memory for us!
Noelle H
5.0
10/28/2019
I don’t even know where to begin! Sophia was an absolute dream to work with. The sweetest soul with a true gift of capturing the best day ever. We get to relive this day over and over again through the most romantic, moody, beautiful lense of Sophia. I would hire her 100 times again if I could!!
We live in Portland (and her in Hawaii) and she was more than willing to travel to us because we wanted her to capture our day. There are many amazing videographers out there, but I’ve never seen another video as unique and beautiful as Sophia’s!
Andie W
5.0
10/27/2019
Our wedding planner suggested Sophia to us as our wedding videographer. As someone that works in media, I'm EXTREMELY picky about the way things look and upon watching Sophia's work, my fiance and I were immediately entranced! What an artist, truly! Her point of view is so unique and absolutely beautiful. But that doesn't stop her from being a team player and making sure her clients get what they want. She perfectly married (pun intended) her vision with ours to beautiful effect. If there's any doubt, watch her work and it speaks for itself. However, If you DO get to speak with her you will find her just the sweetest kindest person. She put us so at ease on our wedding day and was so visibly excited I couldn't wait to see the end result!! Her cheerful demeanor and encouraging spirit really made our day something special and we were so so happy with the results. BOOK HER for any and all occasions. She is something special and you won't want to miss out! We couldn't be happier with booking her for our wedding day!
cheston k
5.0
10/24/2019
If you’re researching wedding videographers and seen enough videos, you’ve probably come to the same conclusion I have. They all kinda look the same. They all have the same walk up the aisle shot. They have the same awkward brides maid speech. They have the same make-up in the hotel room shot. All of it amounts to a kinda awkward, barely romantic edit of the days events. They’re all kinda doing the same bland thing.
Expect Sophia Roud.
She’s different. She’s something special.
When you hire her - you’re not getting a video of the day. You’re getting a dream she’s created. Her work is magical, it’s romantic in a way you didn’t think it could ever be. The video she created for us was truly truly something we’re gonna treasure for the rest of our lives. Every time we watch it (which is everyday) we just cherish it more and more - because it does something other videos don’t do, it captures the love we feel, not just the days event. She is a visual genius and offers something no other videographer can offer.
And on top of all of that, she’s a genuinely sweet and super friendly person. I can’t recommend her enough.
Thank you Sophia!!!
Jack L
5.0
10/23/2019
Being a videographer myself I thought finding a wedding videographer was going to be the hardest part of the wedding and that couldn't be further from the truth. Sophia was the first videographer that our wedding planner sent to us and after seeing her work I knew that we had to book her. She's extremely talented capturing the smallest details of the day and her sound design makes the finished video a piece of art. Sophia is a breath of fresh air to work with and we couldn't be happier with the finished video, my wife and I watch it daily. You will be amazed by the video Sophia makes for you.
Lauren P
5.0
10/23/2019
Sophia is the best!!! She took us on with only TWO WEEKS before our wedding without any hesitation. We were absolutely blown away by her artistic interpretation of our ceremony- it was everything we wanted and so much more! My husband and I were both in tears watching it back... she nailed it!
Thank you Sophia!
Noelle H
5.0
9/27/2019
I don’t even know where to begin! Sophia was an absolute dream to work with. The sweetest soul with a true gift of capturing the best day ever. We get to relive this day over and over again through the most romantic, moody, beautiful lense of Sophia. I would hire her 100 times again if I could!!
We live in Portland (and her in Hawaii) and she was more than willing to travel to us because we wanted her to capture our day. There are many amazing videographers out there, but I’ve never seen another video as unique and beautiful as Sophia’s!
Nick T
5.0
9/26/2019
If you are looking for a boring generic video of your event, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a creative artist who will capture your day perfectly in a shorter video, look no further. Sophia's carefully crafted video will show every intimate detail and emotion in a way that will leave you in awe. Don't just take it from me - visit her Vimeo site and check out her portfolio!
From the first time we connected via email to months after the wedding, Sophia has been very professional and accommodating. She worked with us to get exactly what we wanted for our package and even flew to NYC for the shoot! Her cheerful and uplifting spirit will ease any camera shyness concerns...that is if you can see her during your event. You will barely notice that she is there!
It's a good thing this review is almost 4 months late since she also just surprised us with a nice dream box in the mail!
Colby M
5.0
7/10/2019
I honestly can’t say enough about how talented and incredible Sophia is. We learned about Sophia from our venue’s coordinator and after viewing a couple of her amazing pieces of art I knew we had to book her for our wedding. Sophia was so kind, fun, and helpful leading up to our wedding. On the day of our wedding she worked so hard to capture every single angle, candid moment, and beautiful detail.
She’s so much fun to work with and my husband and I felt so comfortable and relaxed in front of her camera. My family absolutely loved her and kept talking about how hard she was working and how everywhere they turned, she’s was there capturing something. We added on the Instagram teaser and her turn around was SO FAST that we were able to post it before we even left for our honeymoon. It was absolutely beautiful and made me even more excited for the full video. She sent us the full video so quickly and I can’t even express how amazed and in love we are with our video.
Sophia is truly an artist and she captured every single emotion and beautiful part of our wedding and our guests. She truly captured the feeling of what we experienced on our big day. My husband and I were sitting there crying our eyes out watching it. She is so absolutely worth hiring for your videography! We were seriously so in love with what she captured that we also asked if she would make an album of some of the stills from our video. She custom designed and made the layout of our album and we’re just as obsessed with it! Everything about Sophia is the best of the best and you definitely won’t regret hiring her for your wedding video!!
ASHLEY A
5.0
5/14/2019
Sophia surpassed our expectations and then some! We were so pleased with her work at our friends' wedding in Hawaii that we decided to fly her to Miami for ours! And she did NOT disappoint. Sophia was present the entire time, but also so perfectly blended in. Her cinematography is a true gift and we will value her work for the rest of our lives together! We were so impressed with the quality and length of our video and would highly recommend her for anyone considering getting a videographer. It was totally worth it to fly her down, we got the wedding video of our dreams and get to relive our best day over and over again! Thank you Sophia!
Brittany C
5.0
10/27/2018
Sophia has an incredible ability to capture every important moment without you even noticing that she was there. She blended gorgeous ceremony footage, candid reception moments, beautiful shots of the scenery, audio from our ceremony, and thoughtfully selected music to create an impactful wedding highlight that we cannot stop watching! We are grateful that we selected Sophia to document our special day and we highly suggest her to anyone who is in search of a videographer.
Laura N
5.0
9/14/2018
Sophia was recommended to us by our wedding planner, Jeremy, with Hanai Events. He showed us an example of her work and guaranteed we would cry if she made our video. I am a sucker for tears of joy. He did not lie, oh my goodness...talk about breathtaking!!! My husband gave the ultimate compliment, becoming inspired by Sophia’s work.
Sophia possesses a unique combo of professionalism, while feeling like family. Having a curve ball thrown our way 6 days before our destination wedding (venue fell thru), Sophia adjusted her schedule to accommodate our new plans/venue, and on her own accord, provided us with additional time to ensure we got sunset photos. Working with Sophia was one of our favorite parts of our day since my hubby & I really got to be with one another, laugh and be silly with Sophia’s encouragement and guidance.
She proceeded to work nonstop post-wedding, producing beautiful images within one week of the wedding (and double the amt. promised). Our contract stipulated a 3 month turn around; both, pics and videos were made easily accessible and sent to us within 20 days! She also created a photo gallery to share with guests, mailed a personalized flash drive accompanied with a beautiful card & Hawaiian candy. Above and beyond is an understatement!
I cannot say enough about the spirit and amazing artistry of this extraordinarily talented woman. She is the real deal & we felt incredibly privileged to have her as part of our Big Day. After sharing with guests, many reached out sharing they were so touched by the video that they cried (surprise, surprise)! While another family member stated “what ever you paid, it was not enough!” …I could not agree more, and I, like our wedding planner, can guarantee that if you are lucky enough to get on Sophia’s calendar you will be beyond amazed by the gift she provides you with.
Sophia, we are eternally grateful to you and will forever cherish & easily be teleported back to our beautiful day with what you have gifted us with!
David L
5.0
9/12/2018
Best last minute decision ever! A week before our wedding, we were indecisive about having a videographer or not. We asked our photographer, and he referred Sophia to us. After a few quick emails and checking out Sophia's work, we knew she would be wonderful to work with. Sophia was kind enough to adjust her schedule to accommodate our wedding with such short notice. She also worked with us to customize a package that included everything we wanted!
On the day of our wedding, she was very attentive and worked along seamlessly with our photographer to capture our most memorable moments. During the ceremony, she was very discreet during the entire process, and for someone that works solo, the footage she managed to capture was terrific. You might ask yourself, how does one person manage to capture all this footage. Sophia can do it.
Her work is nothing short of amazing, and we are definitely happy with the turnout of the production. If we could do our wedding over again, we would not hesitate to have Sophia shoot our wedding again. She's extremely talented with her camera and her editing is spot on. Sophia, thank you for shooting our wedding, and capturing our day perfectly! - David & Felicia
MONIQUE F
5.0
9/10/2018
Where do I start.... Sophia is absolutely, hands down the best videographer you can choose in Hawaii. Hiring a videographer for our ceremony was the best investment we made throughout the entire wedding process. We were married in Hawaii and our families could not attend. We held a reception back home and played the video ceremony for them. Sophia made every one cry and the compliments kept coming all night and even after we posted it online. I want to thank her for getting us this video so quickly and the extra mile she put into making us feel like we were movie stars. Please choose her now, you wont regret it!!
Jaewon Y
5.0
9/06/2018
Sophia was nothing short of amazing. My wife & I decided to find a Videographer for our wedding and we decided to go with Sophia Roud through our photographer. He told us about her and knowing that our photographer's work was amazing. We couldn't have been more excited to find out about our Videographer!
The day of our wedding it was quite amazing. We didn't get the chance to see Sophia at all. It was like she worked from the shadows but we would catch a glimpse of her on occasions and very rarely did we ever feel like we were intruded on. It was unbelievable as most photographers & videographers need to get up right in your face to get the best shots possible. Not Sophia. Sophia was UNBELIEVABLE. It was absolutely amazing how the video turned out to be and knowing that she got some amazing shots just made it all the better. After we received our video the wife and I were talking together trying to figure out where Sophia was during that 8 hours of time we booked her for.
Not only was she able to hide away and keep herself constantly videotaping our wedding. But she seemed to be able to catch the love, joy, and happiness that was permeating that day. I couldn't recommend her more. If you want someone who you know will catch the best of your beautiful loved one and yourself. Catch the emotions and moments that you knew were special to you at that exact moment. A videographer who was very steady and amazing at keeping herself very professional but extremely friendly.
I couldn't have asked for someone better.
Thank you again, Sophia, from my wife & I.
Cage R
5.0
9/06/2018
Our experience with Sophia was nothing short of amazing. Even when planning from overseas, she was quick to respond to any questions we had. She was so helpful in making up a package that specifically fit our needs for our wedding day. Sophia was so friendly and easy to be around on the big day! She made sure to make everyone feel super comfortable. The end product was unbelievable. The wedding video she created captured our special day so perfectly. Her style is unique and artistic, and she’s able to make you feel exactly the way you felt on that day while watching the video. All of our friends and family LOVED it. I had many people ask me where to get a hold of Sophia. I also made sure to tell my wedding coordinator to recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding videographer!!
Camille M
5.0
4/23/2018
Love love love Sophia and the video! We made the right choice with picking Sophia. The video came out amazing. She captured so much. We were so surprised when we watched the video. We have gotten so many compliments on our video. She was so easy to get along with and she made the process easy for our destination wedding.
Mika M
5.0
2/11/2018
Where to begin?! Sophia is so incredibly talented and was such a pleasure to work with. She did our wedding video on Oahu and we were blown away by the final result! We looked at several different videographers and when we came across Sophia's work we knew immediately that this is what we had been looking for. Her style is more cinematic and creative. We scheduled a FaceTime session right away with her and chatted about what we were looking for. She was so eager to learn about us and what we were looking for. She connected with us a couple of weeks before the wedding to chat about final details. Day of went so smoothly and we honestly felt that we had made a lifelong friend by the end of it. When planning such a special day it is invaluable to have people around who you have full confidence in from the beginning to end. If you are looking for a video that captures all of the emotions of a wedding day that you will watch over and over, Sophia is your girl!!!
Merianne P
5.0
1/16/2018
I have nothing but admiration for Sophia and the work she produces. I spent countless hours on the computer searching for a videographer and I didn’t hesitate to reach out to Sophia, I thought she was too good to be true! I was over the moon at our final video, watched over 100X’s and still gives me goosebumps. She was incredibly sweet and pleasant to work with, very complimentary which made it easy to transition into being live models for the day!She made my husband and I feel very comfortable and at ease. At times we didn’t even know she was filming. She captured all of the awesome candid moments we didn’t even know existed and brought them to life in the most beautiful way. She did a fabulous job at capturing the scenery which was UNREAL at The Kualoa Ranch. The best part is being to able to see this for years to come, share with our future children and generations to come. Every penny well spent, not one regret hiring Sophia!!! I just hope I get the opportunity to work with her again. Heart content 👏🏼
Josie M
5.0
1/16/2018
We feel SO blessed to have found Sophia for our wedding photography and videography. One look at her portfolio and we knew that she had just the eye and style that we were seeking for our Maui ceremony and reception. She is professional, warmly engaging, a breeze to work with, and absolutely bursting with talent. We had a very basic preferred shot list but mostly left things up to Sophia's expertise. We came away with the most beautiful photos and a video that had me happy-crying within seconds. Words can't express the gratitude we have for our life-long treasures and the treasure that is Sophia herself!!
Liam P
5.0
1/15/2018
We're a couple from Australia who also have family in Canada. The fact that we were doing a destination wedding in Hawaii meant there was going to be a lot of family and friends who couldn't make it - so a great videographer was very important to us to capture the highlights of our special day. Sophia was recommended to us by our wedding planner and were blown away by her portfolio. Her style was very unique and distinct but also seemed to be very flexible based on the couple.
We contacted Sophia right away and she responded promptly. We told her some of the videos she had done that we liked and also told her which suited of them suited our style. We also described the kind of music we listened to and gave her an overall picture of the vibe we were after. We were pleased by her responses as she was very open to our ideas and clear in her understanding of what we were after.
On the wedding day itself we barely even knew Sophia was there. This made for a really intimate experience. Throughout the entire process she was so friendly, down to earth and warm.
We received the finished video much sooner than we expected and we were simply blown away. It was edited beautifully and had captured all of the important highlights. Furthermore, she had obviously accommodated for our request whilst keeping true to her style. She has a wonderful artistic eye that captured the essence of our wedding. We couldn't be happier.
Thank you so much Sophia. You're a wonderful person and an amazing talent!
Taylor A
5.0
1/12/2018
My husband and I got married on island and knew neither of our families would make it. We wanted to find someone who would understand the importance of capturing all the emotions that would come during our ceremony. Sophia did just that and so much more. We knew her work was one of a kind, but after seeing what she did for us, it exceeded anything we could have imagined. She has such a giving heart and helped make our day sweeter than we could have asked for. Such a talented and sweet person.
Lloyd L
5.0
1/10/2018
Amazing. Unique. Ambitious. Visionary. Sophia definitely stands out from the crowd! Her work is artistic and creative and awe inspiring! We hired Sophia to be our wedding videographer and were so glad we did. Sophia is very easy to communicate with and professional. Her mastery of her craft is what appealed to us the most, when we watch our videos we relive our favorite moments like a dream that you never want to end. It’s amazing how magical her finished products make you feel. She may be young but her works are timeless. We loved her smile and presence, very reassuring on your big day as she makes you feel relaxed in front of the camera. She’s fun and energetic, you won’t go wrong! Choose her!!!
Katelyn E
5.0
8/31/2017
Sophia is only 19 years old and she turned my wedding into something I will cherish forever. She took the time to meet with me and understand EXACTLY what I wanted from my wedding video. While she is super creative and I put all my trust in her, she also listened to what I wanted and catered to that in an amazing way. She made a special package for me since my wedding was going to be a little shorter than her normal events and was willing to negotiate price with me. I wish that I could get married over and over again just to have her video it! I cry every time I watch the video and I am so glad I spent the money to have it made. If you are looking for a videographer, don't look any further! Book her no matter where you live!
Kassandra R