Michigan, Chicago + Destination Wedding Photographer

HEARTFELT STORYTELLING

THROUGH TRUE-TO-LIFE IMAGERY

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, connection, and the people who mean the most to you. It’s the laughter of your closest friends, the glances that speak louder than words, and the embrace of family who traveled across miles to witness your love. My approach is centered on documenting the true emotions, natural interactions, and meaningful moments that make your day uniquely yours. With a blend of documentary-style storytelling and gentle direction, I’ll preserve your day as it unfolds, allowing you to relive it again and again.

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THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Your photos should be more than beautiful, they should feel like you. That’s why I approach every wedding with intention and mindfulness, photographing the moments that matter most. From the very first call, I take time to get to know you, so I can document your day in a way that reflects your connection, your people, and what made it all so meaningful.

Throughout the experience, I’m there not only as your photographer, but as a calming presence—attuned to the energy of the day and the moments that matter most. Whether it’s joyful chaos or a quiet moment of stillness, I’ll be there to preserve it with care, intention, and a deep understanding of what matters most to you.

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  • SYDNEY FLAWLESSLY FOLDED INTO OUR WEEKEND AND I TRULY CAN’T PICTURE IT WITHOUT HER

    “You won’t regret booking with Sydney Marie Photography. Sydney flawlessly folded into our weekend and I truly can’t picture it without her. We set out to find a photographer who could capture the feeling, essence and experience of our wedding weekend. We knew we weren’t going to hire a videographer so being able to tell the stories of our weekend through photography felt important too. Sydney delivered! She expertly balanced being available and invisible throughout our events. She was so helpful and organized from the moment we first met with her, all the way through the week of our wedding. Sydney is a consummate professional and such a chill person to have around in moments both exciting and potentially stressful. That kind of calming peace comes with years of experience and many, many wedding days under her belt. She is an artist and I’m so grateful our favorite moments will live on through these treasured photos. Can’t thank you enough, Sydney.

    - JENNY + SHAUN

  • HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND COMMUNICATIVE

    “From the very first moment that we spoke with Sydney, she was amazing. She is highly organized and communicative. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, we had such an amazing experience. She corralled our friends and family and captured every single moment that we asked plus many more on our special day. Sydney’s timeless, elegant, and classic style is truly perfection. We are so incredibly happy with our photos and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.”

    -MACAULAY & SPENCER

  • MORE THAN A PHOTOGRAPHER

    “We hired Sydney as our Wedding photographer, but she was truly so much more. My husband and I were planning our Grand Rapids wedding from out of the country. Sydney was beyond accommodating to our scheduling needs and was incredible communicator. On the day of, Sydney made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera with encouraging words and helpful poses. But more than anything, Sydney captured the most authentic and beautiful moments from our special day. I love how she embraces color and sought out to capture moments of love and joy”

    -ELIZABETH & JOE

  • AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO WORK WITH

    "Sydney photographed our wedding and I couldn't be happier with the experience and the results. She was an absolute joy to work with from our initial inquiry through delivery. I already knew I wanted to have her photograph our wedding based on her portfolio but she sent us additional galleries which made me all the more confident. She was incredibly responsive and she had a great digital experience leading up to the wedding for collecting payment, providing tips, and collecting info about desired shots. At our small family wedding she made us feel comfortable and balanced capturing intimate moments with blending in with everyone else. She also was very flexible and met all of our needs the day of. I could not recommend Sydney more highly."

    -MARK & ALEX

Meet Sydney

For more than 300 weddings over 13 years, I’ve been capturing the essence of each couple’s love story. As a documentary-inspired wedding photographer, I focus on preserving your memories with honesty and care. I don’t just photograph what’s happening, I document how it feels. From the excitement during the getting-ready moments, to the joy on your parents’ faces as you walk down the aisle, every part of your day is worth remembering.

When you look back on your wedding photos, I want you to feel like you’re reliving the day, surrounded by the love, connection, and community that made it uniquely yours. I believe that every couple is unique, and I’m here to ensure your photos reflect that.

LET'S CAPTURE YOUR MEMORIES
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PRESS & FEATURES

Awarded and trusted by:

Sydney Marie Photography is a multi-year winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, achieving Hall of Fame status in 2022. Our work and incredible couples have been featured in top publications such as Destination I Do, Wedding Chicks, Style Me Pretty, Munaluchi Bride, Offbeat Wed, Bajan Wed, and more. We are proud members of World’s Best Wedding Photos, an exclusive invitation-only collective of the industry’s top photographers, as well as Société Privée and WIPA Chicago, organizations dedicated to raising the standards of creativity, community, and professionalism in the wedding industry.

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A story worth remembering,
told with intention and care.

When you look back on your wedding photos, I want you to see more than just beautiful images. I want you to feel the emotions, relive the moments, and celebrate the people who made your day unforgettable. If you're ready to create something meaningful together, I’d love to hear all about your plans.

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