Sophie Berard Photography

good direction, the photos always suffer)!! I sent her a mood board of the look and feel I wanted for my images, and she delivered! She was also good at herding cats, which was excellent because there was so much going on. She knew her shots and what she needed to make those happen, and she made sure she got them. From the beginning, she was easy to work with and I knew our styles would fit well together. She showed up armed with multiple cameras and she did not disappoint!

to capture set her above many other photographers in my eyes. She is easy to communicate with and made our shoot feel comfortable and like we could be ourselves (and that says a lot coming from two people who feel very awkward in front of a camera)! HIGHLY recommend.

s able to capture everything we wanted without us even realizing it half the time (even my mom didn't realize she was around for key photo moments because she's that stealthy!) I usually hate having my photo taken but Sophie made it really laid back and easy going, even during the photo line with the wedding party and guests. She's also an effective and charming wrangler for stubborn groomsmen or family members who can be hard to corral :) Would HIGHLY recommend Sophie as a wedding photographer, or for any wedding related photo needs/events. She is a great person and a quality photographer.

nique. Some of the photographs literally look like paintings, which was both unexpected, and absolutely the best possible way to capture our wedding! She is funny, relaxed, and a calming and joyful presence to share such an emotional and exciting day with. I am so glad we hired Sophie to photograph our wedding! Thanks!

bum (wanted to include >200!). The questionnaire, helpful guide to plan timing, and discussions ahead of our day, helped to ensure our priority moments were captured and relieved a lot of stress. She is a joy to work with, has an editorial quality perspective, and I recommend her to brides constantly. Thank you, Sophie!

a huge relief. She is professional, creative, kind and a joy to be around. Her work is incredible. We received hundreds of beautiful photos - both artistic and traditional - that we will treasure forever. You can not go wrong booking Sophie! I'm already trying to figure out how to fly her out for newborn photos next fall :)

and gave thorough answers, I always felt so taken care of and that she had everything under control. She’s so personable and easy to connect with it made for a much more relaxed session and someone your family can’t help but love! She turned my memories into art work!

small things before the wedding that made our photography experience not only smooth and stress-free, but something that was fun and enjoyable. She offered to fly to Seattle for our engagement shoot where we had the best time forming a friendship and taking photos we will always cherish. My wife and I highly recommend her services and this is a real 5 star review.

d. She was referred to me by one of my best friends who is also a photographer. I did talk to a few others, but the conversation didn’t flow like it did with Sophie. It felt like you were talking to your friend (that I never met). And not to mention her photos were phenomenal. I first time I ever met Sophie was at my mothers house the day of my wedding. I was nervous about the pictures being taken there because it is an older house. The lighting was not too good and had a lot of small spaces, but I knew it would mean a lot to my mother. Sophie knew that too. She would comment earlier in the month how special it was going to be to do them there and she was right. She captured every moment perfectly while we were getting ready. She made everything work that I thought wouldn’t. I can go on and on about the moments Sophie captured, but that would take forever. Her cueing was as absolutely awesome. She made us genuinely laugh and smile for our photos. Also kept some of the wedding party in check! The second shooter she had with her was pretty cool as well! I could not thank her enough for making my day that much better!

ded. The weather was also questionable on the day that we shot with Sophie, but she worked with us to figure a good rain option, and was flexible and easy going when we texted her to change the order of the locations on the way to the shoot to avoid the rain. The shoot itself was SO FUN and not awkward at all, which was a concern I had going in. It just felt like we were hanging out with a friend, who happened to snap the most beautiful and natural photos of us that truly capture who we are as a couple. Book with Sophie -- you won't be disappointed!!

right photographer was essential to making our wedding a success (translation: we were very picky). We had looked through a number of portfolios, but hadn’t seen anything that resonated with us. Everything we saw looked stodgy or hackneyed, and nothing quite felt like our style. Our planner had worked with Sophie at a few other weddings and told us to look her up. We immediately fell in love with Sophie’s dynamic and naturalistic style. There was a directness and simplicity to her photos that heightened the moments she captured. They weren’t overly stuffy or posed, they instead let the individuality of each couple shine. We scheduled a call and she immediately started chatting about aesthetic we were looking and how she could amplify it. We were sold! We started with engagement photos in New Orleans. We had a vague idea of the places we wanted to capture, but she put together a thorough sequence of locales and shots by time of day to get the best lighting possible. It worked out beautifully; we started the afternoon walking through the lower garden district and into downtown, spent sunset to dusk on the ferry to Algiers, and finished the night riding a streetcar with the city lights behind us. As someone who’s not very comfortable in front of a camera, I was nervous about how things would play out, but Sophie was a total pro and made it a lot of fun. Leading up to the big day, Sophie put a lot of time into planning and scheduling the events so she could shoot things naturally as they unfolded. She put together an amazingly detailed guide for the day. I’m so thankful she did that—I had no appreciation for how chaotic things would be once the day was in motion. Things happened so fast, and through it all, Sophie was warm, friendly, and a total professional. She was assertive but not intrusive. She wasn’t afraid to get people together and make things happen, but didn’t force any awkward/cheesy staging. She also did a great job getting shots of everyone we invited, along with a short list of specific pairs and groups. We had a first batch of photos almost immediately, and they were stunning. The complete set came shortly after and Sophie made sure we were 100% satisfied with every detail. It’s been a couple months now, but people are still talking about our photos!

pricing, etc. Plus she is a GEM of a person; authentic, kind and really passionate about what she does. Our wedding pictures are beyond anything we could have ever hoped for. They are full of the life, light and love we felt at our wedding all thanks to Sophie's talent and hard work. Sophie really takes the time to get to know you as a couple. She scheduled several calls to talk through all of the details and make sure she captured what we wanted. She is also incredibly flexible! I was a little (maybe very) disorganized the day of our wedding and did not stick to the timeline. Sophie handled it with such grace and professionalism and somehow managed to get the photos we wanted before the wedding without us being late to the ceremony. I really can't say enough good things about her and hope you consider her the next time you need a photographer!

he engagement planner recommended her to us. The surprise engagement was initially going to be a smaller event that turned into a larger one. From the very beginning all while communicating over long-distance, Sophie was beyond professional and punctual. She communicated in a thorough, detailed manner. Most notably about our interactions with Sophie, she has a natural ease about her which made my wife and me very comfortable. We laughed a lot with her and never once felt pressured to be a certain way or do something we weren't comfortable with. We haven't been apart of many photoshoots and one of my biggest concerns was looking unnatural or it appearing too staged. Our engagement photos turned out better than anything we ever expected-- so good that we even flew her up to our home in Anchorage, Alaska to shoot our outdoor wedding the following year. A lot of details went into flying to another location, dealing with our anxieties, dealing with our guests who also traveled from afar, adapting to family requests, adjusting to our last-minute changes, and still shooting the most memorable day of our life with everchanging lighting and unknown locations. The moments she captured will forever live on because of her genius abilities. If you have a chance to book Sophie, consider yourself lucky.

s visually while taking into account the wishes of our families. Sophie is so laid back yet professional. She gracefully kept us all on schedule and got all of the shots we were hoping for. We’re amazed by the raw emotion Sophie was able to capture. Her work doesn’t only evoke “wedding” - these are truly artistic photographs we’ll cherish forever. She’s your gal!

We have the choice to imbue the world with light in the form of love, kindness, and understanding. I believe we must make that choice every day. And I believe we should champion those around us who also seek a better future. My wife and I chose Sophie not only for her portfolio but also for who she is as a person: a bright, thoughtful individual; a photographer creating images that reveal the innate humanity we all share; a feminist. That last one might seem like an odd bullet point on the checklist, but that detail was imperative to us. Weddings can be--to put it succinctly--a patriarchal shit show; we wanted the opposite of that. In fact, we intentionally chose many vendors and service providers who publicly espouse their respect for equality and empathy for all people [looking at you Kate Geiss (our DJ), Kim Veillon (our florist), Sam Trahan (our caterer), Dave Domingue (our coordinator), Party Central (our rentals) ❤❤❤]. To us this is what championing looks like: supporting and elevating voices and businesses that dream of a better world. Our wedding day was lovely. It was made lovelier by the people we included in it. Thank you, Sophie, for capturing it perfectly.

ter takes center stage. Throughout the wedding day, Sophie captured important moments. She creatively worked with given lighting and background to catch and imprint unique snapshots from the intimate first-look family moments as well as the bride and groom in loving awe of one another to the gathering and excitement of the bridal party. In addition to posed family pictures, Sophie was able to photograph the whimsical highlights of guests dancing at the reception as well as the beauty and décor of the wedding venue. Most importantly, Sophie was eager to please and accepted suggestions of pictures. Finally, with her friendly demeanor, all flowed smoothly throughout the day. In the end, the event can be a blur, so it is a delight to look back and discover so many unseen moments that Sophie managed to capture! I would highly recommend Sophie Berard as a photographer to newly engaged couples.

g with an old friend! She made me feel so comfortable on my wedding day! And of course, the pictures came out absolutely perfect! Sophie was by far the best investment of our wedding day! <3

pected and went totally above and beyond. We are so happy we were able to have her capture our wedding day. Thank you again Sophie!

met Sophie, I felt a sense of comfort and connection. She exuded a sense of calm confidence as she guided all of us through the wedding photo process. As parents of the bride, my husband and I really appreciated Sophie’s ability to present us with a plan and work with us on a schedule prior to the big day. We were totally blown away with Sophie’s ability to calmly guide all involved in the wedding in staying on schedule while totally enjoying the process. Sophie worked closely with Emily and Seth and had many wonderful and creative ideas to help capture their personalities in photo. Her photos not only beautifully captured the moment in time, but also the joy, love, and emotion of Emily, Seth, and all of our family and friends. We are forever grateful for Sophie’s presence and guidance throughout the entire process of planning and celebrating. Her photographs are amazing! Sophie’s photos are a work of art, not only capturing the faces of loved ones, but also capturing the beautiful emotions and surroundings that define the sacredness of a wedding.

e Sophie was planning to be out near our home in the Pacific NW and we couldn't resist. At first meeting, we knew we had made the right choice and that was confirmed after spending 8 hours together road-tripping to a picturesque spot on the OR coast where she captured the most dreamy engagement photos. If you have a chance to do engagement shots with Sophie, do it! When Sophie arrived at our wedding months later it was like seeing an old friend. She is so kind, funny, and makes is so easy to forget the camera is there allowing her to capture authentic moments and emotions. The photos she took from the wedding are amazing, looking through the gallery immediately transported us back to the day. Nothing felt posed or forced, which was exactly what we wanted. I could go on for paragraphs, but long story short: if she's available, book her!!

re candids of everyone having fun and enjoying each other's company. Not only did she nail it, she created beautiful, magical photos that truly captured the feeling of joy my now husband and I felt that whole day. She was a pleasure to work with, and my guests all raved about how lovely she was. A great photographer and woman!

I had found a kindred spirit. We continued to follow eachother via instagram from afar and when I got engaged, I HAD to ask if she would be willing to travel to Houston to photograph our day because I respect her tremendously as an artist and hey, what a great way to collect her work! I am so grateful that she agreed. Sophie was graceful, professional, kind, calm, and assertive. During the planning, she was patient with our incessant (neurotic?) adjustments of the photo list and timeline. The bridal pictures she took were beautiful and powerful, because she herself knows that depth. During the wedding day, she used brilliant prompts to get us all to laugh sincerely and made the photo sessions a fun, earnest, and love filled experience. THEN, the pictures came soon after, and we were floored with the beautiful framing, lighting, and the painterly quality to her images. She did a great job capturing a mix of candids and organized group shots (especially with our giant families)! She was able to capture all of the significant and subtle moments throughout our wedding weekend with accuracy and tenderness and without ever compromising her artist eye. I cannot stop flipping through the beautiful images that we will cherish forever. She's a one woman wonder and I HIGHLY recommend Sophie.

hat day. And all the emotions along with it - all the joy & love. Hiring Sophie was literally one of my favorite wedding decisions we made. She has an easy-going, fun personality and a gifted eye. She makes it her priority to know you, and incorporating that in her work. She made the day so much more chill & helped things run smoothly, all the while capturing all the special moments she knew meant the most to us.

photos but took our engagement photos and my bridal photos as well. All three sets of photos went beyond my expectations. Sophie has such an artistic and creative eye and is able to take something in the moment and make it a beautiful lasting keepsake. Everyone who has seen our pictures loves them so much and are so impressed with the light and images captured. She was able to capture our personalities so well and create images that truly represent the real us. I’m so happy we chose her for capturing our important life events!

ictures) are pure perfection. From the instant we met Sophie she put us at ease, and working with her was fun and comfortable. We may even force her to be our new best friend. She captured the feeling of our night perfectly. Looking at the photos literally transports you to that night. You can feel the love, happiness, and good times in every single photograph. She takes the most beautiful pictures. Check out her portfolio! Her work speaks for itself! PHENOMENAL

p looking at my photos. She captured the mood, the ambiance, the laughter and all the details. When you look at her work it feels like you are reliving the moments. In addition, she is professional, she listens, she’ll be your hype gal if you need encouragement, and I was very impressed with how quickly I got my photos (5 weeks for wedding and less for engagements). Can’t say enough great things about her work!

ophie is an amazing photographer and she sees things in a way that you didn't even realize was possible. The way she captures the true authentic moments big and small are truly a work of art . She's warm and welcoming, so easy to be around and work with. I love how she goes about her cueing keeping things light and fun. She's very well organized and thinks of all the things pre and during to make sure everything runs smoothly and you get to enjoy every moment. I am so so SO happy with how our engagements and wedding photos turned out. Hands down couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Thank you Sophie ❤️

beyond her duties as your wedding photographer in every way possible, including helping me to put together my day of timeline. It was so wonderful working with her and getting to know her over the past year and half- she is truly the only part of wedding planning that I'll miss! The week of our wedding Sophie even asked if she could join our welcome party to shoot a few shots with us to get us comfortable with her. Since we live in NYC, we hadn't had the opportunity to meet in person yet so this first meeting was a great way to ease into being in front of the camera. Sophie helps to put you at ease by asking fun questions about you as a couple to get you laughing and relaxed. The day of our wedding Sophie was punctual, organized, and so on top of her game. She even went above and beyond by bringing a second shooter to help capture the guys getting ready as well as our first look so she could capture both of our reactions. I mean she seriously thinks of EVERYTHING! She helped to keep our bridal party on time throughout the day so much so that we were ahead of schedule all day! That never happens with this group! I received compliments all night from guests, family, and friends on how seamlessly Sophie fit in with the party and no one ever felt like she was obtrusive in any way, yet she somehow always managed to be at the right place at the right time to capture the best shots. I cannot stress enough how easy Sophie made our big day. I wish I could take her back to NYC with us to be our permanent life photographer. There will be many vendors who don't follow through on their promises or expectations throughout your wedding planning process but trust me when I say, Sophie will not be one of them. And I haven't even mentioned how stunning her work is. She manages to capture the little moments most others would overlook. I can't even manage to write enough wonderful things about her because the list goes on and on. Thank you thank you thank you Sophie!

and that could also capture all of the beautiful moments. Our initial "meeting" turned into a three hour hangout session in which we delved into art, love, weddings, and life in general. It was in that very first experience, that we knew Sophie had to be our photographer. We felt as if we had known her forever, one of those souls you really connect with. During our engagement session, Sophie created such a nurturing environment that allowed us to be our naturally silly selves, allowing her to organically capture our love. She brought that same grace under pressure on our wedding day. The adherence to schedule can be stressful, but Sophie effortlessly kept a warm, but firm grip on the timeline, always managing to be in the right place at the right time. After the wedding, we anxiously waited for our pictures to be sent and were blown away by the incredible moments she captured! The way she uses light to craft mood in her photographs is unparalleled in New Orleans. From the inanimate tablescapes, to the gentle sobs of the wedding party, and to the raucous dancing at the reception, every one of her photographs adds a chapter that contributes to the full story of the day.

alize she’s there capturing the moment! The pre-wedding photo shoots were so fun! She has a great eye for capturing creative shots, great lighting and making you feel comfortable the whole time. I told her I was very camera shy and she made me feel like a natural and would tell me how to pose or what to do if I froze up! Sophie is very laid back and easy going. When my friends were getting ready for a group shot no one was focusing and she was very good a being firm and proactive to get the picture done. To me it was so important to have the photographer be someone I truly liked outside of the business aspect because it is your special day with your closest friends and family. Having a connection with her made the day flow so much better. She understood exactly what I wanted and made it happen smoothly and made it fun! I highly recommend Sophie! She has you fill out a questionnaire before the wedding of exactly what you want her to capture and she does just that! She is detail oriented, organized and when your photos are ready she has a user friendly system. They are posted on a site she sends you with a password and a link for you to send them to friends and family. With digital copies and high resolution print copies. She makes the entire process seamless!

s so happy that Sophie could be with us for both events. Her style is incredible and her smile & positivity are infectious! She fit right in during the day, and knew how to perfectly balance capturing all the right shots & letting us enjoy every moment. Her talent is incredible and perfectly captured our big days & the love we had for all our family and friends. She had such a quick turnaround on getting the photos to us - it was the best surprise ever! Can't recommend her enough!

ont of the camera. Highly recommend!

or her clients and gracefully adjust to each story's unique requests. She was always receptive, timely, and completely on target leading up to and on the wedding day. I loved that I could trust Sophie's artistic touch and didn't have to worry about planning "the perfect shots." My husband and I especially had a blast shooting our engagements. We often reminisce on laughing with Sophie while walking barefoot through woody areas swarmed with mosquitos.

some truly memorable moments. Her timeline was on target and she was extremely organized and efficient. She is a joy to work with!

k of an eye! Luckily, this is something that my closest friends stressed to me: Find a talented photographer. I knew as soon as I looked through Sophie's portfolio that I was in love. I love the lighting she uses, I love the timelessness of the angles she shoots from, I love how she catches that microsecond of a moment in which an emotion flashes across a loved one's face. As I've gotten older, I have come to appreciate candid photos, so I told Sophie that was something that I wanted, really it was all I wanted. Both my husband and I are former Navy officers so friends came from near and far for our special day, so I wanted all the smiles and laughter to be captured between people we love to the moon and back. Sophie achieved that and more. She captured my dad tearing up during our first look (he's cried like maybe 3 times in my life), she got all the wonderfully affectionate looks between me and my husband and she got all the smiles and laughter I could ask for of our loved ones. She is extremely easy to work with; she is laid back and her communication skills are on point. I even had ideas here and there that she was supportive of and it made me feel like she truly cared about my input. Her energy is very calming, yet fun so it puts you at ease about being in the moment and soaking up all the good vibrations of what's happening around you. I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Sophie. I owe the world to her for making me and my husband's special day just that much more special.

or request specific shots outside of a few must-do family portraits. She totally lived up to our expectations and our photos perfectly capture every aspect and the range of emotions from the ceremony and celebration. Not only are her shots incredible, she is super responsive and helpful, while also being laid back and easy to work with. When we received the photos a few weeks later, we were really impressed with how many photos she shot right in front of us but we had no idea she was even present. She blends in with the vibe and still manages to capture everything. We highly recommend Sophie.

What stood out about Sophie is that she took the time to get to know us both as individuals and as a couple during the engagement session. It would have been easy to just get right into taking photos, instead, she sat down with us and we talked. It felt like meeting up with an old friend. Then for the wedding, Sophie – our friend - was there to celebrate with us through her incredible talent. Her photos turned out phenomenally; finding hundreds of moments throughout the night, Sophie captured the love that outpoured from our friends and family as we celebrated our marriage. She also found little moments between us that happened during the night – a kiss on the forehead before we went to cut the cake, us literally shaking off our nerves after the formal part of the night was over. We highly recommend working with Sophie, you’ll also gain a friend.

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fiance and I. Prior to the wedding, we discussed the venue, what types of photos we wanted, locations, and we worked together to create a list of desired shots. She was punctual, extremely well organized, and seemlessly photographed our ceremony and reception without distracting from the ceremony. Her professionalism alone was impressive, but upon seeing the final products/photos I was just floored in amazement. She captured the feeling of the day-candid images of guests laughing, children playing, dancing couples, and of course, the stolen glances shared between my now-husband and I throughout the day. The emotion in these photo immediately fill my heart with the same feelings I felt that day- I feel fortunate that we had Sophie document our wedding so that we can re-live the way that day felt for the rest of our lives through her photography. My highest recommendation for this photographer!

that it is representative of what we got from her as well. The pictures she took are an absolute perfect representation of our wedding day, and us. In particular, I was a little concerned about portraits (my husband and I can get kinda stupid when there is a camera pointed at us) but Sophie made us feel really comfortable, and really let us be ourselves. I’m thrilled with the results, which perfectly capture our sometimes rather goofy (but also tender and sweet) relationship at this moment. We didn’t have a lot of ‘must do’ shots for her, we really just let her do her thing, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. I couldn’t recommend someone more highly!

ality. She made it easy, and was above and beyond what we could have hoped for. I would choose Sophie 100x over.

our wedding, she was so kind, responsive, and warm. We knew we loved her and wanted her to be our photographer from our first meeting. She worked with us on a few special requests we had and stay in contact frequently until our engagement photos. We came up with a plan for our photos together and even made a surprise trip to a snoball store based on our conversations during our engagement session. My husband does not like to take photos, but she made us so comfortable and was so open. Our engagements were so beautiful! I even had a friend try to book her for their wedding off our pictures alone. Then, leading up to our wedding, she was again in contact frequently always so professional. She again worked with me on our schedule and never one waivered, even when I was a crazy bride! I did not encounter anyone near as kind or sweet as Sophie in all of our wedding planning! The day of, she worked quickly and efficiently, following her schedule, but also calmly working with the wrenches thrown in to the plan. I cannot say how many of my family members have told us how much they loved Sophie (I would honestly adopt her in to our family). She got so may great pictures, but never seemed in the way and never did anything that even possibly, marginally cramped our style. Now, for the pictures. They are BREATHTAKING. Everyone I have shown them too has unanimously said these are the best wedding pictures they have ever seen. As I told Sophie, I cannot wait for the day I get to tell everyone the *famous* Sohpie Berard took our photos! She got every picture we wanted and more. We did not opt for a videographer, but we really did not need one. She captures every emotion, feeling, color, and personality beautifully. I cannot stop staring at the pictures. We have had them for two weeks and I think I have looked at them everyday. They are breathtaking. I cannot possibly pick one. Overall, Sophie is the best thing that happened to our wedding (besides my husband). I have honestly not one bad thing to say. No critique, no suggestion, nothing. I am not sure how we got so lucky, but I honestly feel like we got away with a steal. You will not regret one second you have as Sophie as your photographer. I want her to follow us around and capture everything. She has such a talent, made only stronger by her kind personality. She fantastic. Hire her now!!!

nd showed her expertise at every turn. She gave great direction and made you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She has the sweetest personality, and everyone who met her would tell me how amazing and professional she was. If the shot wasn't working due to the lighting, or there were crowds (with a wedding in New Orleans this happens a lot), Sophie was always calm. She moved through the day very smoothly and we never felt rushed. Sophie and her 2nd photographer were in every place at once, so it seems. We cannot even believe all of the amazing shots they were able to get. They went above and beyond to get their shots and even stayed later than they needed to be there. Aside from how she runs the shoot, her work is absolutely breathtaking. Our wedding photos are beyond beautiful. Her style of editing is what really grabbed me. It isn't just "typical wedding" photography, and you can feel the emotion in every photo. The fact that she has such an extensive portfolio in other types of photography and painting really sets her apart as a true artist. We are so thankful that we had her for the best day of our lives, and I don't think I could ever use any one else!

while we chatted and she got to know us. She was easy to work with and open to ideas, even taking a photo of us in the "prom" pose (my fiance is not from the US and didn't know what the pose is). We had so much fun. Sophie sent us our photos when she said she would, and it was very easy to view and download them. She even posted about our photo session on her blog, and we could tell she really listened to us during our chat. We would've loved for her to photograph our wedding too! We will definitely keep her in mind when we need a photographer again. We definitely recommend her!