English (UK)This March, we’re celebrating the female photography community. We recently caught up with portrait photographer Sophia Carey, who is making waves in the photography industry. We delved deeper into Sophia’s creative journey and explored why the Leica Q2 is ideal for her style of photography.
How would you describe your creative style?
I like to think of my creative style as candid and human-centric, with inspiration from cinema when it comes to colour and composition.
As a predominantly portrait photographer, my work is very much centred around the person in front of my lens and their story. I try to work in a collaborative nature with whomever I’m taking photos of, to allow their personality to come through. I like to be a fly on the wall and capture the world and scenarios as I see them.
What are some of the highlights of working with the Leica Q2?
The Leica Q2 has an incredibly sharp lens, with a great auto-focus system, which makes shooting a seamless process. Working with a fixed lens encourages you to use different creative muscles and to see the world differently. I think that a fixed lens is a good way to experiment more with composition to allow the 28mm focal length to feel like a natural extension of your eye.
What does your post-production process look like?
My post-production process is heavily centred around colour grading and less about retouching. I use Lightroom to import, catalogue and edit my photos, and mostly focus on using tools such as tone curves and split toning. As someone who shoots film as well as digital, I try to create a grade that runs as seamlessly across my digital and film work.
What does being a female photographer mean to you?
I’m proud to be a female photographer. There are challenges of being a woman in the industry but each milestone you hit feels more of an accomplishment. It’s amazing being part of a community and having so many wonderful photographers to look up to. There’s a long way to go when it comes to true equality in the photography industry, and in all the sub-industries that come with working as a photographer, but I’ve been blessed to have a career that has been surrounded by so many inspirational women.
Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?
I’m continuously working on personal projects alongside my commercial work. One of my ongoing projects is titled ManchestHER, which is a series that celebrates the people that make up the Manchester creative scene. As someone who moved to Manchester almost six years ago, this project has been a great way for me to connect with people in the city and shine a light on all the talent.
See more of Sophia’s work on her Instagram and her website.
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