Choosing Sonum as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. Without a planner, we researched extensively and were immediately impressed by her attention to detail, vibrant use of color, and ability to capture emotions. Her work speaks for itself. It's beautiful. You might be reading this because you agree.

Sonum's professionalism, communication skills, and emotional intelligence instantly put us at ease. She meticulously accounted for every detail, considering everything from where the sun would be in the sky far in advance to navigating nuanced family dynamics. Her communication and thoughtfulness truly exceeded our expectations. A+++

The album she delivered was spectacular, each photo capturing not just moments but emotions and stories. The photos all feel so REAL to us, like we are right there in that moment yet again. I also have to compliment her editing style - she doesn't over edit, but I know every image she delivered was tended to, yet in a natural way.

Sonum seamlessly balanced her hands-on involvement + a documentary style of shooting, allowing us to be present during our wedding, yet capturing all the moments we hoped for. She was also thoughtful to ask in advance what all of our preferences for involvement would be, indicating that she tailors her involvement to each couple she works with. She stuck to those preferences, and it felt like she really picked up on our energy throughout the wedding weekend.

Our guests praised her gorgeous energy, unaware of the magic she was creating behind the lens. Everyone loved Sonum, it wasn't just us!

Her pricing + compensation for travel costs felt fair, which is rare in the wedding industry!

Sonum REALLY cares. Like, REALLY cares about what she does. We felt so held by her! Her energy is like a hug. She doesn't just capture moments with her camera; she encapsulates emotions and stories within each frame… we will cherish her photos forever.

Even writing this review now, months after our wedding… I am re-reminded of how lucky we were to have had the opportunity to have Sonum as our wedding photographer. We feel like we hit the jackpot.

If you're comparing photographers for your special day, look no further—Sonum is the one you've been searching for.

Working with Sonum was so easy, so warm, and most importantly, she made us feel so comfortable that we genuinely thought we were just friends hanging out.

We came across Sonum through Instagram by chance — and it was the most wonderful discovery. We were immediately drawn to the colors, textures, and depth of her work. The semi-documentary style photography captures the organic moments in one of the most memorable days in people’s lives. As soon as we had our initial consultation via Zoom, we knew she’d be a great fit for our wedding in the Bay Area, and Sonum was kind enough to travel in from her home base, Memphis. And made travel coordination so easy for us.

Beyond vouching for her excellent quality of work (which proves itself if you visit her portfolio website https://sonummayphotography.com/ ). What we loved the most about Sonum was her professionalism, relatability, and thoughtfulness in creating a joyous and relaxing environment for us and our guests. We had many guests asking about Sonum after our wedding — not just the anticipation to see the photos, but about her as a person.

All that to say, we are deeply grateful for working with Sonum for our Wedding. As a professional brand and marketing professional who has worked with countless professional photographers in my career, I can wholeheartedly say Sonum is at the top of her field. And I will highly encourage anyone and everyone to work with Sonum if you get the chance :)

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This review is long overdue! Wow there’s just so much to say about our deep satisfaction & gratitude for Sonum capturing our special day at our sf city hall elopement. I was drawn to the bold colors and vibrancy of her photography style. From the get-go Sonum was a joy to communicate & work with. She had such a comprehensive guide on the how-to get married at sf city hall. She was super helpful in the planning process & always so prompt in her responses. On the day of, she just made us feel so comfortable & that help us be ourselves which shined through our photos. WE LOVE OUR PHOTOS SO MUCH!! Sonum captured the day perfectly, the small, big & in-between moments. The turnaround time for our photos was super fast too. Just all around such a stellar experience.