capturing intimate moments to cherish a lifetime

Northern California wedding photographer

capturing intimate moments to cherish a lifetime

I'm Sydney jai

I specialize in documenting the heart in weddings across Northern California. I create imagery that feels natural and personal — preserving not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt.

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But you can call me Syd

Where Real, Raw, & Authentic
Moments are cherished

Here to capture every chapter of your love story. From first date, saying I do, to adding in extra sets of little toes

With a calm presence and a heart for genuine connection, I capture honest, unscripted moments with intention—creating timeless images that feel just as beautiful as they did in real life.


"Our wedding would not have been the same without her."

"Sydney totally exceeded our expectations! She was incredibly kind, flexible and punctual. Our wedding would not have been the same without her. Her positive energy was exactly what I needed and her wedding expertise was a huge comfort. You will not regret booking with Sydney!"

Jen & Ian

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The 

    wedding Experience 

Your experience should feel thoughtful and seamless. I document your celebration naturally, preserving it just as it unfolds.

With me, photography is more than documentation — I will help curate intentional moments that feel true to you.

Your love story doesn’t begin on your wedding day - it develops in the moments before, during, and after. 

I love to photograph milestone sessions - to preserve memories in between - with the same intention.
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Featured 

Love stories

Ashely & Sam's
McArthur Place Sonoma Wedding

Danielle & Angus's
Catelli's Geyserville Wedding

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Kathryn & Jose's
Dillion Beach Engagement

Hattie Mae 
Petaluma Family Maternity Session

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ASHLEY & SAMUEL - Wedding
SONOMA, CA

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Danielle & Angus - WEDDING
Digital & 35mm film
Catelli's restaurant in Geyserville, CA

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ALex & Alex - Wedding
Trentadue Winery in Geyserville, CA

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kathryn & Jose - engagement
Digtal & 35mm film
Dillion Beach, Ca 

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Julia & Jason - city hall elopement
san francisco city hall, ca

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Tory & Johnny - wedding
Forest House Lodge in Foresthill, CA

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Hattie Mae - Family maternity Session
Petaluma, CA

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SUE & ROHAN - ENGAGEMENT
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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Marissa & Brett - Bridal Session
Yosemite, CA

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"She showed up & captured our day in a very unique & personalized way"

Olivia & Ben

"Sydney was such a wonderful wedding photographer. She was the perfect combination of professional and fun we were looking for. Sydney puts in so much work before the wedding getting to know you as a couple, so that she can show up and capture your day in a very unique and personalized way. Anyone can see by her gallery that she is an awesome photographer, but once you get on a call with her, you can see how much a wonderful person she is to work with. Would definitely book with her again!!"

TIMELESS MOMENTS,
                    PRESERVED

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specializing in preserving the beauty of your surroundings and the connection you share — creating imagery that feels timeless, personal, and true to you.

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