AN INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE
I'm not just here to snap pretty pictures — I'm here to preserve what matters most.
Preserving What Matters Most
When you hire me, you’re getting someone totally in your corner from the planning to the party. Hyping you up when you need it and helping you stay calm and remember to breathe!
My job is to make photography feel like an effortless part of your wedding day, so you can be fully in it, have a freaking good time, and trust that none of the good stuff is getting missed.
Your wedding photos are more than images. They're the one tangible item that transports you back to the exact moment of every laugh, tear, and precious memory of your wedding day.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure a deeply personalized, thoughtful experience for each of my couples. From your initial inquiry to the final delivery, I'm here to be a part of your team in the best way I can to ensure you feel supported and able to be present throughout the process.
THE Sydney Jai Wedding Photography EXPERIENCE
— 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."
THE OFFERINGS
Engagement Sessions
All of my wedding packages come with a mini engagement session and the opportunity to extend to a full session.
Engagement sessions are a chance for us to hang out, get comfortable together, and create photos that actually feel like the two of you and celebrate you fiancé ERA!
Welcome Party + Rehearsal Dinner
The celebration often begins long before the ceremony. Welcome parties offer a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where guests connect, families blend, and anticipation builds.
When your celebration stretches beyond “I do,” your photography can too. More time with your people means more of the story gets preserved.
Wedding Day Coverage
From getting ready to the dance floor, I’m there for the big moments, the little ones, and everything happening when you thought no one was watching. Wedding coverage is built around your day, with the planning, support, and guidance you need to actually enjoy it.
I offer partial and full day packages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01. We’re awkward in front of the camera. Will you help us?
Absolutely. You don’t need to know what to do with your hands — that’s my job. I’ll give you direction when you need it, keep things natural, and make sure nothing feels stiff or overly posed.
02. How do we know how much photography coverage we need?
You don’t have to figure that out on your own! Tell me what you’re planning and I’ll help you choose the coverage that actually makes sense for your day.
03. What does working with you look like before the wedding?
Knowing I'm here for you even before the wedding day! From your engagement session to timeline planning and final details, we’ll make sure everything is dialed in beforehand so you can show up and enjoy it.
04. Do you shoot film photography?
Yes! 35mm film is always available as an add-on and is included in select collections. It adds another layer of nostalgia to your gallery — a little raw, perfectly imperfect, and completely its own.
05. Do you travel for weddings?
Absolutely! Sonoma, Napa, and Marin are home, but I photograph weddings throughout Northern California and beyond. If you’re taking the party somewhere else, tell me where we’re going!
06. When will we receive our wedding photos?
You’ll receive sneak peeks within the first week (because I know you’re dying to see them), followed by your fully edited wedding gallery within 6–8 weeks.
Kaitlin & Anthony
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my PROMISE TO YOU
you can be fully there for your wedding day, knowing I’m in your corner and making damn sure the good stuff doesn’t get missed.
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