the experience -
i'm more than a photographer
I go beyond a wedding and elopement photographer; I create a space and memories that will remind couples and families that adventure is always out there. I am a storyteller; I strive to capture the in between moments that make up the overall story without leaving out any details of their love.
I make sure that couples get the moments captured in a real and authentic way: ones that make you feel the emotions from the MOMENT, not just the event.
Your unique love story is not only embraced, but celebrated and shared.
Services
Special Moments
COUPLES
& ENGAGEMENTS
Weddings & Elopements
Starting at $450
Starting at $3200
Starting at $450
Northern California & Sonoma Valley Packages
Here's the Next Steps.
Reach out
If you're a sucker for the in-between moments, I'm your gal! Reach out and let's make sure we are a great fit!
it's your Day
AHHH! Your session or wedding day is here and I'm officially your 3rd wheel. Let's have fun - don't stress because I will help you feel comfortable and excited to be in front of the camera!
it's official
Gallery Delivery
IT'S HERE! You will receive a full digital gallery and be able to order your favorite prints directly from your gallery so you can look at them all the time!
Once you book and it's official, I am here to help guide you in any way you need me! I require a retainer and signed contract to officially be in my calendar.
When will I receive my photos?
I send a sneak peek of a few photos within 3 days of your big day! (trust me, I am just as excited as you are to see the magic we captured!) For engagements, photos are delivered within 2-3 weeks, weddings are delivered within 6-8 weeks.
faqs
Do we need an engagement session?
This is up to you, but I totally recommend one for a few reasons! First, my style of photography works best when we've gotten to know each other. an engagement sesh is the perfect time for us to hang out & spend time together before your day! It's also a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera, and practice makes perfect. It's totally natural to feel a little bit nervous/awkward when you're not used to having your photo taken, but your engagement session will make you two pros by the time the wedding rolls around!
How many images are included?
You can expect to receive 50-75 final hand-edited images per hour of coverage! After your wedding day, I'll remove any photos you wouldn't want or need (people blinking, blurry, etc) and edit & deliver the rest! Don't worry, I won't withhold any images I think you'll want.
Do you give us the raw photos?
Nope! I don't send any un-edited/raw files! Most of the magic happens during the editing process, so without that step your photos are only halfway done!
Why consider including a 2nd photog?
While I'm confident in my ability to shoot all of my weddings solo, I recommend second photographers for larger weddings, or when couples are getting ready separately and the timeline doesn't allow me to be with them both. They can provide another perspective to your day and an alternate angle of every situation! We can chat more about this option on a consultation call.
What forms of payments do you accept?
Whatever is best for you! I accept all major credit cards and do offer a 5% cash or check discount!
"filled with natural light and really captured the joy"
"Sydney was an absolute joy to work with! Her photos were beautiful, filled with natural light and really captured the joy of the day. She was also so fun to be with the day of. She made my whole family feel so comfortable and it showed in the photos. She helped with the timeline and made sure we had photos of every moment that was important to us. I highly highly recommend!"
love note from Misia & Sam
"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!"
love note from Jen & Ian
"The photos were gorgeous and she helped us ensure we got every moment we wanted"
Sydney helped my husband and I remember our engagement and our time living in northern California. The photos were gorgeous and she helped us ensure we got every moment we wanted by reminding us a long the way to look this way, move a hair, turn to each other, etc. When we had our first born we knew exactly who to call. She captured beautiful moments in our home as a family of 3. When we found out about our second, we immediately called her to get on her schedule since we moved to Southern California. Once again she captured our growing chaotic family at home and at a trail. Sydney photography and people skills are top notch.
love note from Kiana & Josh
"She made me feel so confident and made my husband feel so comfortable!"
Sydney is the absolute best! I had maternity photos done with another photographer and sadly they were all lost. I reached out to Sydney last minute and she got me on her schedule and took amazing photos! She made me feel so confident and made my husband feel so comfortable! She is a MUST when it comes to photos! You will be incredibly pleased with photography from her !
love note from Haley & Preston
"she really helped us get comfortable and guided us in how to pose."
Sydney is an amazing photographer. I hired her for an engagement shoot in 2021. Her pricing was average but her quality of work exceeds that. My husband is a bit awkward when taking photos but she really helped us get comfortable and guided us in how to pose. She has neat tricks to get impromptu shots. When we received our gallery, we were overjoyed! To this day, we get compliments on our photos. Definitely going to setup shoots in the future when we expand our family.
