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Hey there!
I’m Sophie — photographer, mum and one half of The Darwins. I live in Jersey with my husband Dean, our two slightly wild children and an ever-growing collection of animals.
Sophie Darwin Photography is very much my baby, but when it comes to weddings, Dean and I work together. We’ve been photographing weddings side by side for years and now capture them through both photography and film. We like to think of wedding days as our version of date night — the kids head off to their Nan’s while we spend the day with a brilliant, loved-up couple. We work hard, laugh a lot and genuinely adore doing it together.
The rest of the time, you’ll usually find me photographing newborns, motherhood and families...
I’m a little bit obsessed with photographing lovely people (like you!), especially when they’re having the time of their lives with their favourite people in the world. Since having my own children I am so aware of the importance of capturing these memories through photographs - They aren’t lying when they day the days are long yet the years are short!
We’re so often the ones behind the camera, which makes photographs of you all together even more precious. Nothing makes me happier than capturing those quiet cuddles, little hands and fleeting moments of connection — the ones that pass far too quickly, but that you’ll want to remember forever.
When I’m not behind the camera you’ll find me on one of Jersey’s beaches. The kids love a splash about in the sea! And when I get a minute to myself I sneak off to soak up the sunshine or catch up with old friends over a glass or two of wine.
My loves…(in no particular order) Dean and the kids (that’s a given, right?!), a Britpop classic (yep, I’m a typical 90s ‘indie kid’!), travelling, pizza - mine’s a Padana - and a cold bottle of Stinky Bay.
Why photography?
Otherwise known as “How did I go from a full time office job to living the dream?!”
I picked up a camera at university and what started out as a hobby quickly turned into this amazing career. After juggling a marketing job and two small children (not to mention that ever so demanding cat) I took a leap of faith and haven’t looked back.
It makes my heart sing when people tell me how much they loved their shoot, that they loved having us at their wedding. I see people at their most emotional and vulnerable so knowing we can make them feel comfortable is an incredible feeling.
We’re lucky enough to still call so many of our couples friends long after their wedding day, and I genuinely love that. Being invited into such a huge moment in someone’s life is pretty special — and getting to stick around afterwards is even better.
I’m not going to lie, awards and recognition from the photography industry are pretty darn lovely, but they’re not why I do this. What really matters is creating bloody amazing photographs — and now films too — that take you straight back to how it all felt. The people, the laughter, the chaos, the little moments you didn’t even realise were happening.
This is where I’m supposed to be. I’ve found my calling.
But that’s enough about me...how about you?
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You know that the best moments happen when we’re relaxed and being ourselves.
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You want creative photos and films that truly capture your personality.
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You want a photographer that feels like a friend.
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You want to remember personalities, laughter and joy.
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You can’t stand the thought of awkward poses and you definitely don’t want to stop your children playing just so they can smile at a camera.
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You want to look back at your photographs and films and immediately be transported back to that time, to that feeling.
I get it. I understand. It’s what I want too.
KIND WORDS from clients
Sophie was so lovely and her calm aura of enthusiasm made us feel so at ease. We absolutely love the photos and can't Sophie enough for capturing these beautiful and natural moments. They are just perfect and have brought so many happy tears and smile. We cannot stop looking at them.
