Our wedding photography clients believe in the value of wedding photos as a tool for sharing joy and connection with their friends, family (and eventually, maybe even grand-babies), but they also believe that their actual wedding and the celebrations of the vows they’re making to each other is even more important. My work is inspired by postcards of places once visited, the letters written between my parents before they were married, and the tiny gestures of genuine affection that can so easily go unnoticed.
You're likely here because you want a photographer who will capture beautiful, thoughtful images of your wedding day, you want photos that reflect the true, beautiful story of your day, without having your wedding feel more like a big photoshoot than a grand celebration. The kind of images you’ll be itching to display and heart warmed to look back on for many years. If you're searching for a wedding photographer in Ottawa or across Canada or Europe and you like the sounds of my approach, please reach out!
Wedding Photographer in Ottawa, Toronto, europe
Sonia Bouwman
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the beauty of the imperfect
building an intentional life
the beauty of marriage
honesty and integrity
the value of every individual
for those who believe in
"She so intentionally connected with us to understand what we wanted--then did it with excellence."
- JD & Diana
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We were incredibly lucky to secure her for our wedding. Her process to get to know her couples is completely genuine and was greatly appreciated. We felt immediately comfortable in her presence and had a blast during our first shoot, engagement photos. Her level of professionalism, creative vision, and extensive experience created a feeling of complete trust for my husband and I. The wedding album Sonia and her incredible assistant Rachel delivered to us still leaves us without words. Any expectation we had was surpassed, and then some. If you are seeking to have your wedding day captured in a documentary/editorial style, the best decision you can make is hiring Sonia V Photography. There is not one single detail left behind, and the love they pour into their couples is remarkable, even after the wedding day has passed. My husband and I will repeatedly recommend this unmatched duo and cannot thank Sonia and Rachel enough!
Brenna & Chris
Ottawa, Canada
"Her level of professionalism, creative vision, and extensive experience created a feeling of complete trust for my husband and I."
We had an amazing experience working with Sonia as she photographed our wedding this summer and an engagement session earlier this year. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what was most important to us on our wedding day. She also had so many helpful tips and advice for us leading up to the wedding, including helping us get the timeline and pace of the day just right.
When we got our wedding photo gallery back, we were blown away. Her documentary-style photography was exactly what we’d been looking for and we couldn’t have been happier with how the photos came out! Sonia has a keen ability to capture special moments between people, not to mention her talent in composing a beautiful image. We would absolutely recommend SVP to anyone looking to have their wedding captured through real, candid moments.
Amanda & Connor
Windsor, Canada
"Sonia has a keen ability to capture special moments between people, not to mention her talent in composing a beautiful image."
Sonia!!! I've been eagerly anticipating this. We’ve been so busy dealing with our new shop since the wedding. And let me tell you, after seeing your email this week, it was absolutely worth the wait. Reliving our special day through your beautiful slideshow brought back all the emotions.
You've truly captured the essence of our wedding beyond my expectations - the love, the laughter, the authenticity and the joy. Every single shot is perfection. Your talent for storytelling through photography is undeniable and so inspiringly creative. We're so grateful to have had you and Rachel as a part of our wedding day. Choosing you for our maternity shoot and our wedding was the best decision!
I’m still in awe — thank you for making my night!
Saly & James
Ottawa, Canada
