Sophia Saunders is a Chicago born Los Angeles based photographer working primarily in analog. She values the intentional, unpredictable process of film. Her lens is both exploratory and documentary. She is deeply inspired by photojournalism and street photography, her work taking the form of both landscapes and portraits. Her photographs function as objects, not just images. They embrace the tangible, conveying textures and color palettes that are nostalgic for a pre-digital age. Her images are warm and inviting, embodying her midwestern roots. 

Sophia will receive her BA in Studio Arts with minors in Art History and Film Studies, from Loyola Marymount University in May 2025. She has also worked in content creation for marketing agencies in Napa Valley. Sophia aspires to be a photojournalist and director.