Lifestyle Portraits

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Capture the beauty of your everyday.

Looking for portraits that feel less posed and more personal? Our Lifestyle Portraits are exactly what they sound like; documentary style portrait sessions designed to capture your life.

It’s about those blink-and-you-miss-it moments. The in between. Everyday bliss is so easy to miss. That’s what I’m here for — to help you preserve what’s real so you can be present while the memories are made.

  • Family on a farm with sheep, a woman holding a child, and two other children, all enjoying the outdoors in the evening.

    Family Portraits

  • Close-up of a small, fluffy brown dog with long fur and pointy ears, outdoors with blurred purple and white flowers in the background.

    Pets & Loved Ones

  • A toddler sitting on a black rug in a hallway, playing with a small object while a large dog looks curiously at the toy.

    Commemorate Special Chapters

  • Two young girls holding hands and walking along a garden path with pink and yellow flowers, with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

    Found Family

  • A young child with blue eyes and a flower headband is sitting in a metal tub filled with water and strawberries, looking up at the camera. The tub is on a wooden deck.

    Milestone Events

Package Includes:

★ Pre-session consultation & Prep Guide to understand your story, vision & preferred location
★ 60 minute on-location shoot in a space that matters to you (home, studio, neighborhood)
★ A mix of candid and lightly directed portraits that capture authentic interactions
★ High-resolution, professionally edited images for print and digital use
★ Online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing

meet your photographer…

Hi, I’m Sydney!

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I’m a portrait photographer with a background in journalism and documentary storytelling.

I specialize in capturing real, unposed moments that reflect the beauty of everyday life — whether it’s quiet family connections or special milestones you never want to forget.

With an eye for story and a calm, natural approach, I’ll help you feel at ease in front of the camera so your photos feel genuine, not staged.

Two young girls in matching blue and white striped dresses holding hands, walking on a black pathway through a garden of blooming flowers, with a bright blue sky and green trees in the background.
Close-up of an Australian Shepherd dog with black, white, and tan fur, gazing into the camera, with a blurred green and pink background.

About My Process:

A young girl with red hair and bright green eyes smiling at the camera while holding onto a white playground structure outdoors.
A family of four walking in a grassy field during sunset, holding hands, with a blue sky and some clouds.
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Schedule your session

Ready to step into a reality of your own making? Fill out our online booking form to immediately book your session!

Still deciding if our Lifestyle Portrait Sessions are right for you? No problem! Schedule a discovery call where we can talk one-on-one. I’ll walk you through all the session details so you will know exactly what to expect.

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Prep for your Session

Once you’ve scheduled your Session, we’ll send our Portrait Guide directly to your inbox. This short ebook includes all the details you’ll need for flawless photos and an easy, breezy, photo shoot!

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Photo Shoot Day!

It's finally the day of your session and I am SO excited to take your pictures.

Relax and enjoy this moment! I will tell you exactly what to do and guide you through poses so you look natural and stunning — I am so excited to create some magical portraits for you.

I will post (or send privately- whichever you choose) a sneak peek for you within 48 hours of your session!

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Gallery Delivery

Two weeks after your session, you’ll receive an email from me with a link to your online gallery where you can view/share/download all of your fully edited digital images!

I KNOW YOU ARE DYING TO SEE THOSE PHOTOS AND IT'LL BE WORTH THE WAIT!

A framed family portrait on a shelf, with two potted plants and a green bottle, inside a home.

Print/Product Ordering

WANT TO GET YOUR FAVORITES PRINTED TO DISPLAY IN YOUR HOME? I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!

We offer a variety of professional prints, products, and albums for purchase via our online store.

You can shop from the online store as soon as you receive the emailed link to your online gallery.

Any purchases will be mailed directly to your home.

Lifestyle Portraits

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Lifestyle Portraits ❀

A family of five standing outdoors in a grassy field during sunset, with trees and blue sky in the background. The mother is wearing a blue checkered dress, and the father in a white shirt and beige pants. Two young girls in matching striped dresses are in front, and an infant is being held by the father.

Lifestyle Portraits | $550 (+TAX)

Your Session Includes:

❀ Pre-session consultation to understand your story, vision & preferred location
❀ 60–90 minute on-location shoot in a space that matters to you (home, studio, neighborhood)
❀ A mix of candid and lightly directed portraits that capture authentic interactions
❀ High-resolution, professionally edited images for print and digital use
❀ Online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing

Book a Session!
Schedule a Discovery Call

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Bride and groom embracing outdoors in a garden setting, bride in lace gown and tiara, groom in dark suit.
A person dressed as an elf with long white hair and pointed ears is standing by the sea, wearing a white dress and ornate headpiece.
Person with blonde hair wearing a dark space-themed jersey with yellow trim and the number 24, standing in front of a rustic wooden door.
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