Chicago, Michigan + Destination Wedding Photographer
FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE PLANNED
AND ALL THE MOMENTS YOU NEVER COULD
You've put so much thought into creating a wedding day that feels like you. From the details you've carefully chosen to the people you've brought together, every part of your celebration has meaning. But it's often the moments you never saw coming that become the ones you treasure most. The laughter of your closest friends, the glances that speak louder than words, and the embrace of family who traveled miles to celebrate alongside you.
You deserve photographs that reflect all of it, without feeling like you're missing a moment of your own celebration. With thoughtful preparation, a calming presence, and guidance when you need it, you can relax, be fully present, and trust that the meaningful moments are being photographed along the way. So years from now, you'll remember the familiar faces, the laughter you shared, and all the little things that made your wedding day unforgettable.
THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
From our very first conversation, I take the time to understand what matters most to you. We'll talk through your vision, the details you're excited about, and how you want to spend your wedding day. Through thoughtful planning, open communication, and collaboration with your vendor team, you'll feel confident knowing the photography details are taken care of well before your wedding day.
On your wedding day, I'll know when to offer a little direction, when to step back, and when to simply let things unfold. Whether we're creating beautiful portraits together or you're caught up in the laughter and excitement of celebrating with your favorite people, my goal is to make photography feel effortless, so you can focus on enjoying every part of your day.
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"Aside from getting married, choosing Sydney Marie Photography was the best decision we made regarding vendors."
— Kristin + Kyle
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"My parents were wedding photographers for 20+ years and so our expectations were pretty high and Sydney far exceeded all of them!"
— Carley + Zack
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"Sydney is a consummate professional and such a chill person to have around in moments both exciting and potentially stressful."
— Jenny + Shaun
Meet Sydney
With over 14 years of experience and more than 300 weddings photographed, I've learned that no two celebrations are ever quite the same. Every couple brings their own personalities, traditions, and priorities, and getting to know those details is one of my favorite parts of what I do.
I bring a calm, confident approach to every wedding, knowing when to offer guidance, adapt to the unexpected, and step back so you can enjoy the day as it unfolds. I genuinely love celebrating alongside my couples and making sure they feel comfortable and taken care of from our first conversation to their final gallery.
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. Her 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. Sydney is also a proud member of World’s Best Wedding Photos, an exclusive invitation-only collective of the industry’s top photographers, as well as Perfête, Chi Thee Wed and WIPA Chicago, organizations dedicated to raising the standards of creativity, community, and professionalism in the wedding industry.
