What is my photography like?

Sofie

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Why did I become a family photographer?

I would describe my photography as — light, movement, and connection come together naturally, in the moment. I watch. I feel. And I press the shutter when it feels right. My photography isn’t about perfect poses or carefully constructed frames. It’s about feeling. About closeness. About being present. About what happens between people. I give families the freedom to move, pause, breathe, and exist together. I step back. I observe. Sometimes I forget to breathe myself. My approach is gentle, patient, and emotionally follow your family’s natural rhythm. I don’t ask families to perform. I let them be. 

I was born in a small city in China. For most of my life, I had never even travelled abroad. During my master’s studies, I applied for an exchange semester in Sweden. I had always planned my life carefully. I knew where I was going. And then life gently changed direction. I met the person I would build a life with. I chose to stay. And in choosing that, I stepped into the most unexpected and beautiful chapter of my life. Today, Sweden is home. We now have two children, and this quiet Nordic life has become part of who I am. During the week, I work as an engineer. It keeps me structured and precise.On weekends, I photograph families. It keeps me intuitive and emotional. Both sides shape who I am. Together, they allow me to create images that are honest, timeless, and full of heart. If you feel connected to this, I would love to hear your story!

Photography has always been part of my life. Long before it became something I offered to others, it was simply my way of seeing the world. It brings me both visual and emotional joy — the quiet kind that stays with you long after the moment has passed. The idea of becoming a family photographer came after I gave birth to my first child. I realised how deeply I love photographing children and families. Watching how they are with each other. How love shows itself in the smallest gestures. How something real is born in between the moments — not in the big smiles, but in the quiet pauses. Family photography, for me, is not about creating something new. It’s about noticing what is already there.

How did I end up in Sweden?