SOBED Creative Media is a female-owned and operated creative wedding photography company based in the Portland, Maine area -- traveling far and wide for all projects, to include as far north as Belfast, Maine and as far south as Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sophia Bednarik (owner and lead photographer) specializes in beautifully customized photography, and video services. In the past she and her team have captured countless weddings for many years in district-heavy markets such as the Baltimore, Washington, D.C and New York City wedding scenes. They have been repeatedly referred for their high energy, organization, skill set, and excellent work ethic. Sophia takes pride in producing a great and reliable product while also helping to guide you through this big moment. She will work with you one-on-one from start to finish and then deliver your final images between 1-2 weeks from your event date. She is best known for her high level of client satisfaction and for turning your favorite memories into works of art you can enjoy forever.
Services Offered
Whether you're looking for stylized portrait work, candid capture, a quick wedding video, or longer feature production, SOBED Creative Media has you covered. You can choose a pre-made wedding package that will help you streamline your wedding photography process. The most popular option includes a second shooter, a complimentary engagement session, quickly returned high-resolution images, and full, personal printing rights. In addition to weddings, SOBED Creative Media can host engagement sessions and perform a variety of commercial photography, including high-end portraiture.
What You'll Love About SOBED Creative Media
Couples love Sophia's helpfulness and creativity throughout the planning process. They rave about the stunning quality of the wedding shots that they received. Check out the photo gallery to see some of this company's previous work.
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The photographer and team delivered beautiful, artistic wedding and engagement photos with quick turnaround. They were professional, organized, communicative, adaptable, and calming on the day—handling weather changes and shot lists effortlessly. Clients praised their creativity, responsiveness, and said they'd hire them again and highly recommend.
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The photographer and team delivered beautiful, artistic wedding and engagement photos with quick turnaround. They were professional, organized, communicative, adaptable, and calming on the day—handling weather changes and shot lists effortlessly. Clients praised their creativity, responsiveness, and said they'd hire them again and highly recommend.
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Madeline Sent on 09/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
EVERY Detail Was Captured
Had an amazing experience with Sophia. She captured our engagement photos perfectly and was able to last minute accommodate to take pictures the day before the wedding. On the wedding day her and her team were awesome! She hit all the pictures I wanted and even more. She took her time with the main shots and even added some extra ones. I wish I went with her team to be a videographer with how on top of everything they were. I highly recommend Sophia to anyone that wants picture perfect pictures on their day!!! Thanks again for everything!
Mariah Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Not your average photographer!
Sophia is such a talented and visionary photographer. From our first meeting, she impressed us with her creativity, professionalism, and eye for unique, emotionally rich shots.
She had already wowed us with our engagement photos, and based on the early sneak peeks from our wedding, she’s done it again — truly stunning work. Communication with her was easy, warm, and effortless, and on the day itself, she brought such calm, positive energy.
Working with Sophia (and Nick!) is an absolute pleasure. We’re already looking forward to future shoots together!
Steph Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best Decision Ever
When we started our wedding planning adventure, I knew photography and videography were my number one priority. I wanted someone who I could trust would capture our day perfectly, with unique creativity and precision. Having photographed weddings in the past, I know firsthand how chaotic they can be, and I openly admit that it’s not my forte. It takes a very special person to thrive in that environment, and I’m so grateful to say we found that person. Choosing SOBED Creative was truly the best decision we ever made.
When I submitted our inquiry, Sophia responded within the hour, and we scheduled a call the same day! I was blown away! After that Zoom call, I knew we were a perfect match!
Her incredible responsiveness, organization, and overall approach made the whole experience so smooth and mirrored her incredible creative eye. She captured every detail and emotion to a tee—every shot was pure art. I never once had a worry during our special day! She took control of the situation to ensure everything went smoothly and she accomplished all our wishes, while still allowing us to soak in and enjoy every moment. And as if it couldn’t get better, her delivery time was extremely fast (within 2 weeks), and our gallery is nothing short of phenomenal. I had very high expectations, and she and her team somehow managed to exceed them, preserving the memories of our day in a way I will cherish forever.
While there may be other photographers that can create nice photos, very few can craft an experience where you feel like you’ve made a friend through the process and deliver out of this world images. Sophia has done exactly that and as I’ve joked with her already, she is now stuck with us forever! :)
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Jessica Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Exceptional Team with Unmatched Flexibility and Communication!
My husband, family, and I absolutely loved working with Sophia and her team! We had the chance to take engagement photos with her just a few weeks before the wedding, as we were coming from out of town. She was incredibly communicative, a great listener, and always made sure everything was on track.
Though our ceremony was supposed to be outdoors, it rained… far from ideal. But Sophia handled the rainy day plan with ease, and her calmness really helped put me at ease. I couldn’t recommend Sobed Creative Media more!
Here are a couple of pictures from our engagement shoot in Old Ellicott City, Maryland.
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Dawn Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A Picture's worth 1000 words
Working with Sophia and Nick for our wedding was an absolute joy! They did a fantastic job in taking photos for our wedding day. Sophia was the primary photographer we worked with. She was very clear in communicating what was expected of us and guiding us through the process of getting photos done for our engagement session and wedding day. She was also very flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances. Overall, we’d definitely recommend SOBED Creative, Inc. for anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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John Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing experience!
Sophia and her team are absolutely amazing! Our wedding pictures turned out stunning, and my husband and I are completely in love with them. Choosing the right photographer can feel overwhelming—you worry about whether you’ll connect with them or if they can make two regular people who are usually camera-shy look great. Let me tell you, look no further—Sophia is exactly who you want capturing your special day!
From start to finish, Sophia made the entire process easy and stress-free. She put us at ease, and it shows in the photos. We look natural, not posed or awkward—just genuinely us. No cheesy poses, just authentic moments beautifully captured.
Sophia is an incredibly talented photographer, and we feel so fortunate to have worked with her. If you're looking for someone to make your day as memorable as ours, stop your search and email her now! You’ll thank us later. :)
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April Sent on 01/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Perfection
The decision to hire Sophia was easy as her photos speak for themselves!! She is so kind and gets to know her clients. Her priority is capturing the most spectacular photos for the bride and groom and she will do absolutely anything to get them. I can’t wait to hire her again for family photos in the future.
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Megan Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
You will not be dissapointed
A message was sent to multiple photographers. SoBed was the only photographer to ask to meet in person to understand our wants, needs and what we were looking for in a photographer. She walked with us through every step of the process. She was always timely and meaningful with her check ins. SoBed went from just our wedding photographer to our family photographer capturing all our major life events to friend. You will not be disappointed when you choose to go with SoBed Creative Media for your wedding which will turn to a life long photographer and friend.
Lauren Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Simply Perfection
Sophia is literally AMAZING, both in personality and skill. Every single interaction we have had with her has been so much fun and she is adaptable, knowledgeable, organized, and professional. She truly wants to capture what is important to you for any photo occasion and finds such creative ways to deliver on the finished product. Our engagement photos and our wedding photos are honestly works of art and we are totally in love with them, and so is everyone else who has seen the gallery. Her editing style is perfect, my husband likes light and airy and I prefer dark and moody and she falls somewhere in between with a nuance all her own. We have already booked her for a first anniversary shoot next year and I cannot wait to see what other uses we can find for her talent.
Our wedding package included an engagement session and Sophia was so accommodating to turn it into a photo session for our terminally ill dog instead, giving us some beautiful keepsakes of him but also some great shots of us as well. I will truly always be thankful to her for capturing those moments for us.
Sophia was completely on top of every single aspect of our wedding, every single detail was mapped out and communicated to me well in advance of the day and it was so appreciated. The day of she gently herded us, prompted and guided us, and just generally made sure to capture the entire perfect vibe of the day. Our second shooter, Kathleen, was a perfect complement to Sophia’s own style as well and we were so happy to have them both.
Do yourself a favour and let Sophia and her team show you the perfection in life’s special moments.
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Liz M. Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The photographer you want and need!
We couldn't be happier with the incredible work of Sobed Creative Media!
From our first meeting, we knew we had made the right choice. Sophia and her team's talent, professionalism, and dedication to capturing our special day was truly outstanding.
Not only is Sophia an artist, she is a true professional. Throughout the planning process and the wedding day itself, she was prompt, organized, and responsive to our requests, ensuring that the entire experience was stress-free and enjoyable.
The speed at which we received our photos was mind-blowing, and the quality was nothing short of spectacular. Each image is a work of art, filled with the happiness, love, and pure excitement of our wedding day. Sophia and her team managed to capture moments we didn't even realize were happening, providing us with a vibrant visual narrative of our celebration.
Sophia and her team were a seamless part of our wedding day, blending in with our guests and making everyone smile. Their positive attitude and unwavering dedication added to the overall excitement of our day.
We can't thank Sobed Creative Media enough for their incredible work. They have given us a treasure trove of wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. If you want your wedding day to be captured with a burst of excitement and creativity, and a team that is an absolute pleasure to work with, we wholeheartedly recommend Sobed Creative Media.
Thank you for capturing our love story so beautifully!
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SOBED Creative Media includes the following photography services in the starting price:
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs
SOBED Creative Media includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs
SOBED Creative Media offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage
SOBED Creative Media offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits
SOBED Creative Media offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
SOBED Creative Media is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
