HELLO —
My name is Sophie Hastings, and I’m a portrait and wedding photographer based out of Minneapolis.
I have been photographing since I received my first digital point-and-shoot as a teen - learning and experimenting with a camera has been a consistent part of my life since then. In 2022, I moved away from other ventures and dove into full-time photo work. My current focus is on weddings and portraiture, though I am always open to projects that may expand my thinking or ignite creativity in new ways.
In my photo work, I am most interested in documenting honest moments — allowing people and spaces to exist as they are, recounting those stories through my images. Many moments as a portrait photographer require the ability to offer guidance, of course (I won’t leave you hanging), but I particularly love what I find when the moment permits me to simply observe and document. I am taken by textures, colors, moments of beauty, of light, humor, connection.. scenes in the walking-by that raise curiosity or elicit feeling.
Beyond the visual, and most importantly, I hope that the humans I photograph feel seen, respected, and taken care of. I want the experience of being photographed to be as joyful and memorable as the photos themselves — for all that characterizes you to be highlighted in artful ways through my images.
If you have any questions, project ideas, or photo inquiries, I’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out here :-)
Photo by Tom Thornton