Hi, I’m Sophie Breckenridge, a 21 year old Gold Coast fashion, editorial and commercial photographer.

My journey in photography began back in Year 9 during a self-directed project called Flexible Learning, where I created a book on the exposure triangle. This project sparked my love for photography, and by Year 10 and 11, I was taking photos at school events and working as the school's photographer for promotional content. I was also selling my landscape images on photography cards at local cafes and markets.

In Year 12, while navigating career options, I realised my true passion lay in photography. I decided to pursue a Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging at TAFE, a decision that boosted my technical skills and gave me the confidence to pursue my own business commercially.

What I love most about photography is the ability to capture beauty in people and moments they may not see themselves. Photography isn’t just a job for me; it’s a passion, and it never feels like work. My dream is to grow my business and shoot for major magazine publications like Vogue & RUSSH Magazine.

I can’t wait to bring your vision to life.

Sophie Breckenridge standing in front of exhibition for Level Up artist residency

Achievements

  • 2026 St Andrews Lutheran Collage SCOPE Photography competition judge

  • 2026 Flavr Studios trusted/affilate creative

  • 2026 XYZ Gallery, Docklands Melbourne “Japan by Australian’s Selections by Japanese”

  • 2025 Creative Control incubator with Edgewear & Gold Coast City Council

  • 2024 Next Generation Gold Coast participant

  • 2024 Level Up Artist Residency with Gold Coast City Council

  • 2023 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging TAFE Queensland

  • 2022 Finalist in Young Crop HOTA Award

  • 2022 Gold Coast Regional Creative Generation Exhibitor

  • 2022 HOTA Creative Leader Award

  • 2022 3rd Place in Junior Australian Photographer of the Year

  • 2022 & 2021 Visual Arts Ambassador - Year 11 & 12

  • 2021 15 images selected and donated to Princess Alexander Hospital, Brisbane

Image supplied through Gold Coast City Council