She was born and raised in the state of Vaud in Switzerland, to an Iranian mother and a Swiss father. Growing up, she enjoyed nature, people and the arts. She moved to the U.S. when she was a teenager and aged fourteen took her first trip to Italy where her interest in photography began. Sophie graduated Summa Cum Laude from college in San Diego and was awarded the title of Outstanding Advertising Graduate. She worked her way up to marketing manager for an online travel publisher and continues to pursue photography with passion. Website: www.sogophotography.com