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San Diego - Wedding & Family Photographer

 

Hey you!

 

Did you know?

That you're a marvel.

It's the truth! Do you feel it?

Your life and your story are worth all the care in the world.

 

It is the honor of my life to hold your life's greatest treasures in place.

To watch time stand still even if

for a moment with you.

Go ahead and do some exploring  around the site. 

I'll be here ready to answer your questions

when you're through. 

 

Warm Hugs,

Sophia

 

 

 
 
 
 

Sophia Elizabeth Photography TM - San Diego Wedding Photographer - Southern California Weddings - San Diego Family Photography - San Diego Birth Photographer

Photo of me by the amazing Samerica Studios

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"These are a few of my favorite things"

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Weddings

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Families

 

Love stories. Legacies. life.

My husband is my best friend - I choose him everyday. My daughter is my sweetheart, and a miracle I still can't believe I got to carry within my being. I'm passionate about faith and God's unrelenting fierce pursuit of me still astounds me. I feel most at home when there's coffee brewing and am being serenaded by Ella or Louis ' timeless vocals. My soul comes alive when I get to witness sweet exchanges between two people utterly in love. CELEBRATING is my favorite. And on any given day you can catch me singing along to one of the hundreds of Disney songs forever a part of my brain ;) So how did I end up choosing photography? Click the link below to hear more of my story. 

 
 

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Stories on the Blog

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Alba + Henry | Harbor Island, San Diego - Engagement Session
Alba + Henry | Harbor Island, San Diego - Engagement Session

San Diego Wedding Photographer Sophia Elizabeth Photography photographs an engagement for a bride & groom to be on Harbor Island with the skyline in the background. Urban couple with great style and fully sunlit with lots of emotion. 

Cherie & Allen | A Romantic Engagement Session; Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, California
Cherie & Allen | A Romantic Engagement Session; Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, California

A timeless, romantic, engagement session set in beautiful San Diego, CA. Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier with bride & groom to be wedding date in 2018. 

Jose + Magdalena | A Proposal Story | La Jolla Cove, La Jolla CA
Jose + Magdalena | A Proposal Story | La Jolla Cove, La Jolla CA

A beautiful proposal story at picturesque La Jolla Cove in San Diego, CA. 

Brock & Keahi | Anniversary Session at Gliderpoint, Torrey Pines La Jolla, Ca.
Brock & Keahi | Anniversary Session at Gliderpoint, Torrey Pines La Jolla, Ca.

Brock and Keahi celebrate their one year anniversary with a session in beautiful Torrey Pines, La Jolla at Gliderport during sunset. 

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Sometimes I get to see my dreams come to life in this industry and it makes me speechless. And when I say speechless I mean I have no words, only sounds from the giddy excitement that hits me to my bones. It usually is expressed with EEEEEEE!!!!! And some serious jumping up and down. This image was taken and then followed by a whole lotta that 😂😭❤🙌 ------------------------------------------------------------------- So thankful that I have a job that allows me to create and be the real me. All of the emotional and expressive ocean that I am 😍 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Still can't get over this unreal styled shoot you created and I'm still convinced you did it just for me @samerica.studios 😉😘 PHOTOGRAPHY | @sophiaelizabethphotography MAKEUP | @faceby.kayla FLORALS | @native_poppy DRESS | @bhldn Textiles | @tonoandco MODEL | @okgavi #sandiegosunshine #sophiaelizabethphotography #marriedforlife #lovestories #imengaged #isaidyes #theknot #weddingwire #prideandpredjudice #sunsetcliffs #nativepoppy #bhldn #calidreaminworks #sandiegovacation #sandiegowedding #weddingplanning #weddingphotographers #greenweddingshoes #modernbride #socality #jesusfirst #servantleaders
"It's not about how fast I get there. It's not about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb." - Miley Cyrus. You guys, I have a confession (and no it's not that I'm a closet Miley Cyrus fan - I just like the song dudes). The journey or climb isn't always my favorite thing. I am such a go getter futuristic person that when I feel like I'm putting in all the hustle but not getting any higher on that ladder, I often want to throw in the towel. Can anyone relate? You know what keeps my head up though? Knowing that I'm not traveling alone on this journey. I've been so blessed with a husband who continually reminds me of his belief in my dreams (girls find a man who supports you!). I have a daughter who is my number one reason WHY I'll keep hustling and I've been surround by a community of entrepreneurs who choose to support each other rather than tear each other down (#risingtidesociety where you at?). It may be taking me a bit longer to accomplish the million dreams that fill my head and the world around me may be booming it's loud voice of the many reasons why I'm failing in it's standards. But I know that each step I'm taking is one more braver and confident than I've ever been to risk it all for the beautiful adventure it is to dream. If you're hesitating or you want to give up. Don't. Let your light shine, and let's light up this world leaving behind a legacy worth living together. Let's Climb together. Come on, I've got your back. You are loved friend. Warm Hugs, Sophia #communityovercompetition #socality #servantleaders #gospelhearts #soloved #theknot #weddingwire #sandiegosunshine #mileycyrus #thegreatestshowman #lights #lovestories #mustard #tuesdaystogether #risingtide #liftsallboats #climb #hustle #sandiegosunshine #photographerhustle #theresthustle #socal
Sweet connections & rich love stories are what I'm all about. These two sweethearts are my Grandparents who we affectionately call "the Grands". It's an honor to get to photograph married couples of all years. I love gleaning wisdom from them and often ask what has been something that has stayed consistent. My Grandmother would tell you that my Grandfather's eyes... the window to his soul have not changed over the years. In them she still sees her best friend every time she sees him. My Grandpa would say their fulfillment, their happiness and the respect they have for the other has only grown. What would you say has stayed consistent? I'll share mine in the comments 😍 #sandiegosunshine #sophiaelizabethphotography #marriedforlife #lovestories #legacies #romance #theknot #strongmarriages #marriagegoals #anniversaries #portraits #families #arizona #california
If you were to measure productivity with how many cups of coffee you've had today.... just HOW productive have you been?? 😉 I know I've been incredibly productive today. 😂☕☕☕ Did you know you can only be productive at one thing for 6 hours straight?! It's a good thing my line of work stretches my brain all over the place 😉 I've put in about as much heart today as I have checked off some major to-do's and that makes me all too happy. But I'm calling it a day after 6 hours to get my butt home fully caffenaited and into the arms of the two people who keep this heart grounded in what matters. It's not the check marks off your to-do lists but the people who constantly remind you of WHY you're here that matter. Love y'all. #sophiaelizabethphotography #coffeeshops #parisiancafes #parisinsandiego #illycoffee #cafemadeleine #family #girlboss #bossbabe #socality #legacy #weddingphotographer #branding #editsfordays #theknot #weddingwire #motherhoodunplugged #lifeofawife #jesusfirst #authentic #caffinated #marriage
Hey you! You make Tuesday look good. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise 😘 Photo of the gorgeous @heathermiinch (go follow her) styled by @missmatchsd. #sandiegosunshine #sophiaelizabethphotography #fashiontuesday #wonderwoman #momsofinstagram #lifeunplugged #motherhoodunplugged #fashionaddict #sandiegostyles #boutiquefashion #carlsbadbride #delmarbride #sandiegobride #voronadobride #portraits #iloveme #selfcare #socality
Where you lead me I will follow. Happy Monday friends! I am currently working on a few things to encourage my already married and soon to be MARRIED folks. 😍 I love you guys and often pray for you!!! And from experience I want you to know it's the hanging on together through the hard times that grows a STRONG marriage. Well seasoned and fortified doesn't happen overnight and there's such goodness that happens in the process and mess. Being married to my love for almost 6 years has taught me a lot about God's heart and I'm proud to say that I've grown a little better at following my hubbys lead. I'm still not the best at it by any means but I've grown better listening to him, extending trust when it's terrifying and receiving the good he wants for us. So thankful that his vows included loving me through my stubbornness and choosing to never stifle me. I can't wait to share some more wisdom with you all and SO glad we're in this together!!! What's something you can rejoice over about your love story today? Where have you come from & where are you going? Tell me all about it!!! And if you're going through a hard season please reach out in my DM. I'd love to encourage you!!! Warm Hugs, Sophia #sophiaelizabethphotography #sophiaecouples #strongmarriages #marriagegoals #theknot #weddingwire #nativepoppy #leannemarshall #sandiegosunshine #sandiego #weddingphotography #glam #beachbabe #lovestoshop #jesusfirst #imengaged #isaidyes #justmarried #marriedforlife #socality #mondaypickmeup #encouragement #lovestories #storiesofgrace 📷: @sophiaelizabethphotography Workshop | @calidreaminworks MAKEUP | @faceby.kayla FLORALS | @native_poppy RENTALS | @adorefolklore DRESSES | @leannemarshallofficial TUX | @topman + @zaramen STATIONARY | @fourthingspaper Textiles | @tonoandco
This man right here has my whole heart. And today we're celebrating in our favorite place - JUST US ❤. Romance is worth fighting for. I love you babe. Always @rsa619 #ahmannlovestory #marriage #lifetogether
When you know your worth the world takes note. Stand out and love BIG this Monday. Don't these two look amazing?! @albamarina_c #justmarried #lovestories #nodoubts #sophiaelizabethphotography #sandiegosunshine #lookslikefilm #imengaged #iminlove #yassss #fans #weddingseason #weddingphotographer #theknot #weddingwire #sandiego #harborisland #socality #powercouple #goals #marriagegoals #weddinggoals
There's a sweet little engagement story up on the blog today ❤ Link is in my bio 😉 #sandiegowedding #engaged💍 #sophiaelizabethphotography #lovestories #urban #chic #fujifilm #lajollabride #delmarbride #citygirl #harborisland #sandiegoairport #isaidyes #gettingmarried #gettinghitched