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Hello sweet friends!

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I’m Sydney, your new photographer bff! I’m here to document the heck out of your big dreams, adventures, love stories… and make sure you look damn good while I’m doing it!

My Stats:

38 years of PNW livin’

10 years of being a professional photographer

Mama to 2 perfect humans and 1 fur baby

3 things I love… Harry Potter, Bob’s Burgers, and changing my hair color

4 cool places photography has taken me…Costa Rica, Mexico, Italy, and Hawaii

We’re a good fit if:

You like adventures

You like to laugh

You want your photos to look and feel authentic and tell a story

You value expertise and artistry

You want to take your photos to the next level

You love dogs (most important, obvi)

 

Sydney is absolutely incredible! She made my motherhood session relaxing and comfortable! Her upbeat attitude and kind demeanor make you feel like you've known her forever. She is an absolute joy to work with and returned my images to me just three days after my session! I was left speechless by the moments she captured between my son and I! I can't wait to use her again in the future!

-Jordan

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What brings you here?

 

Sydney is not only phenomenally talented, but she is also one of the most engaging, funny, and creative photographers I have ever worked with. She has an eye for the art behind an image but also the heart for the connection needed to make subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera. She finds the "real person" behind the smile and captures the essence of the moment and environment beautifully. Highly, highly recommend... she is my go-to for events, professional, and personal photos!  

-Deanna Davis, Ph.D

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Hands down the best photography experience we have ever had! She photographed our newborn and two year old and was SO amazing keeping our two year old involved and happy which made for pictures more amazing that we could have ever imagined. I would refer her to anyone who needs someone they can trust to capture any special moment or milestone in their lives. She is simply the best! Thank you so much for all your hard work. Your photos brought tears to my eyes!

-Jason Amburgey

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I wanted to post about 14 more of these, but Instagram had other plans. It's pretty cool being invited back to photograph clients' growing families. I'll never tire of this beautiful work. Keywords: Tacoma Seattle Washington Maternity Newborn Famil
New season, new little life, same favorite fam ❤️ Keywords: Tacoma Seattle Washington Maternity Newborn Family Photographer Wright Park
- Ro Sham Bo to see who got to read their vows first. - Wet eyes all around. - The most beautiful vows I've heard in all my career. Chelsey + Lindy, your love is magical. Venue @larkinplace
My kids had so much fun dreaming up these spooky shoots this year. Jack came up with this concept and did his own makeup! I love that they enjoy this season as much as I do. I'm so grateful to be able to celebrate Halloween with them this year.
Chlo(w)eeeeeee 😍 c/o 2025
You know I didn’t want to have to haunt you, but what a ghostly scene...
Carsten, c/o 2025.
This spooky szn trend, but for photographers! I couldn't resist making a list of all the things I'm "afraid of," in case any of you want to "scare" me 🧡🖤