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Sophie Shaw Photos

Womanhood Photographer

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Meet the Photographer

 

Hello! I’m so glad you found me.


I’m Sophie, a Canberra photographer, wife, and mum of two, and a loud cheerleader for every woman ready to say yes to being truly seen. Whether you’re deep in the journey of motherhood, finding your way back to yourself, or craving a moment that’s all about you, I’m here to capture it.


As a local Canberra family and portrait photographer, I believe you don’t need a milestone to celebrate yourself. Existing is more than enough.


If you’re looking for a soulful, artful photo experience that empowers and uplifts, let’s chat! I’d love to work with you.

 

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My philosophy

Empowering Moments at Every Stage of Motherhood

Maternity portrait in garden path wearing flowing white dress with ruffled sleeves.
A tender moment between mother and newborn baby captured in a series of intimate low-light portraits.

My  sessions are designed to celebrate you. Whether you're navigating new motherhood or deep in the chaos of family life. They're all about empowerment, connection, and capturing the intimate, in-between moments that truly matter.

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Are we the Perfect Fit?

I want to make sure I’m the right fit for you.
The kind of photographer who sees you, hypes you up,
and captures your story with heart and an artful eye.

If you’re into soulful images, a relaxed vibe,
and being gently guided by someone who genuinely gets it…
We might be a perfect match.


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Studio photos showing loving interaction between parent and child in casual attire.

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PACKAGES

 

Artistic black and white photography series showing silhouetted feminine forms against dark backgrounds.

Studio

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Joyful sunset moment between parent and child in flowing dress.

 

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Close-up black and white image of a sleeping newborn baby's face and tiny hand against soft bedding.

 

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Selected works

 

Intimate studio portrait of mother and baby wrapped in cream-colored fabric.
Dramatic black and white portrait of mother and infant in intimate embrace.
Dramatic dark silhouetted portrait showing intimate moments between couple in black and white.
Artistic black and white boudoir photography showcasing tattoos and delicate fabric details.
Artistic maternity photo with colorful floral arrangement against dark background.
Creative black and white maternity poses showing movement and form.
Elegant maternity portrait with flowing fabric and dramatic studio lighting.
Intimate black and white portrait capturing tender family moment.
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Testimonials

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sophie on two occasions now. First was our maternity shoot, and most recently, we did her Christmas mini sessions. Each time, she made both me and my husband feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos turned out absolutely stunning! I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I highly recommend Sophie! "

CHLOE

We have used Sophie for our personal photos twice now. Sophie is the most professional photographer our family has ever worked with and in saying that she is also relaxed, easy-going and understanding. Sophie is the perfect person to capture your family, as she is amazing with the little ones. She completely took the stress off me for a 2 hour session with my toddler.

Not only does Sophie work the family angle, but she is amazing at adding in that extra spice, class & edge too if that’s the photo session you are after. Sophie put so much effort into making sure our photos were absolutely magical even if that meant putting a couple of stains on her own personal items… Honestly we wouldn’t go anywhere else for any type of photo now that we have had our experience with Sophie.

Emma + Kodi

“Sophie was absolutely incredible from the moment we met for the shoot right until the end. The energy, love and overall vibe Sophie brought to this Maternity shoot is one my husband and I will cherish with the incredible shots she captured. Communication throughout the shoot was incredible and we felt so guided! Honestly, if I could give more than 5 stars I would, it felt like I have known Sophie for years with how comfortable she made us feel. If you are looking for a Photographer to capture those special”

Thaylar

Testimonials

"I had an amazing experience with sophie and would truly recommend her to anyone and everyone. She made me feel so relaxed and comfortable (even with a 3 month old who was not cooperating 😅) and I am so grateful for the beautiful memories she captured that I now get to cherish forever. "

Brittany

"I had my maternity shoot done for my first bub with Sophie, and although I do love taking a selfie or two, I’m not one to be photographed by a professional, (besides my wedding). Sophie did the most incredible job at answering my 101 questions before the session, but also making myself and my husband so incredibly comfortable during the entire shoot. She even built up my confidence to do some photos with my bare belly to which I was so nervous for but she made me feel so comfortable and confident in my skin. The photos turned out so perfect, I was in awe. Nearly 12 months on I feel like I have made a friend within Sophie and I couldn’t recommend her more"

Chanelle

"From the moment we got in touch with Sophie, we felt at ease. She was extremely easy to communicate with, always replying in a timely manner. Sophie gave us advice on the location and the best time of day for our shoot as well as our wardrobe choice to ensure the setting was nothing short of perfect.

I am so in love with every single photo that Sophie took, and I cannot wait to get her to capture many more moments for us in the future! I could not recommend Sophie any more highly."

Hannah

Tender black and white studio portrait showing maternal connection.

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