Photographer & Cinematographer · Sydney, Australia

Stories told
in honest light

I've always been drawn to honest light — the kind you find on grainy film and open water. With a passion for the ocean and a love for the warmth of vintage photography, I capture the moments that shape us, across people, places, and everything in between.

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Surfer on a perfect wave
Surfers at golden hour beach
Coastal cliffs and ocean
Photography

A glimpse of the collection

Every image in this collection is available as a fine art print — view print pricing to make one yours.

Cinematography

Moving pictures, moving people

I came to film the same way I came to photography — through curiosity and a need to understand the world more deeply. Whether it's a short documentary, a brand story, a creative personal project, or something you haven't quite named yet, I want to help you make it real.

Short Films & Docs
Narrative and documentary work — your story told with honesty, intention, and a cinematic eye shaped by years of training and real production experience.
Brand & Creative
Videos for small businesses, artists, and dreamers who need more than a smartphone can offer — polished, purposeful, and distinctly yours.
Personal & Events
Milestone moments — graduations, family gatherings, travel films — preserved with the same warmth and attention to detail I bring to every photograph.
View my work on YouTube
@sophiableuher
Sophia standing on coastal cliffs by the ocean, sepia toned film photo
About Sophia

I learn about the world
by photographing it

Cinematography and photography have become the most honest ways for me to express my sense of wonder for the world. Much of that expression is made possible through my grandfather's Nikon F 35mm film camera, along with several others he passed down to me. These vintage tools have captured moments across generations and continents, and I find a profound joy in continuing their journey.

My academic path at San Diego State University, where I studied Film, Anthropology, and Journalism, deepened my understanding of how environment, human rights, and culture are inextricably linked — shaping and reflecting one another in both obvious and subtle ways.

I truly believe that no matter who you are, we all grow by experiencing art. Visual storytelling has the power to inspire empathy, shift perspectives, and bring us closer to understanding one another. Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio — I hope it speaks to something real in you.

8+
Years shooting
2
Countries based
Stories to tell
Work with me
Experience
2017 – Present
Photographer & Cinematographer
Independent practice spanning portraits, families, nature, surf, and film. Personal assistant on productions for Amazon Prime and HBO television series.
Graduated 2025
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
Film · Anthropology · Journalism
San Diego State University
Tools & skills
35mm Film Digital Cameras Adobe Lightroom Premiere Pro After Effects Lighting & Sets Colour Grading Set Builds Production PA
Philosophy

"As a lifelong student of the world, I strive to grow into someone not just wise, but deeply connected — to people, to the planet, and to the stories that shape us all."

My heart longs to travel — to immerse in new cultures, landscapes, and perspectives. Researching different places, learning about their traditions and struggles, and telling stories through a compassionate, creative lens is what I hope to do for a lifetime.

Currently based in Sydney, Australia, available for shoots locally and open to travel projects worldwide.

Pricing

Tailored to your vision

The Moment
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1 hour · up to 4 people
  • 1 location of your choice
  • 30 hand-edited images
  • Online gallery delivered
  • 2-week turnaround
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The Full Day
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Half-day · any group size
  • Multiple locations
  • 120+ hand-edited images
  • Online gallery delivered
  • Priority turnaround
  • Pre-shoot planning call
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Surf, nature expedition & travel shoots priced on request. All sessions include a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere — no rushed poses, no cookie-cutter shots.

Standard Prints
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per print · various sizes
  • 4×6 through 12×18 available
  • Professional lab printed
  • Lustre or matte finish
  • Shipped or local pickup
  • Min. order: 5 prints
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Premium
Fine Art Prints
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per print · large format
  • 16×24 and above
  • Archival fine-art paper
  • Giclée print process
  • Signed & titled
  • Custom framing available
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Prints are available from any session. Film (35mm) prints carry a small additional lab processing fee. Bulk orders and wall gallery packages available — just ask.

Short & Personal
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events, reels, personal films
  • Up to 3 min. final edit
  • 1 filming day
  • Colour graded & sound mixed
  • 2 revision rounds
  • Digital delivery
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Every film project starts with a free conversation. I don't do cookie-cutter video packages — every quote is built around your vision. If you have an idea, even a half-formed one, reach out.

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Let's make
something real

Whether you have a clear vision or just a feeling — I'd love to hear about it. I respond within 24 hours.

Currently based
Sydney, Australia
Available for travel worldwide
Sophia Bleuher