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Documentary Style Portraits for the moments you never want to forget.

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Capture the beauty of your everyday.

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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.

I’m here to help you preserve what’s real so you can be present while the memories are made.

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.

Portrait Sessions Perfect for…

  • 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.

    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 photoshoot in a space that matters to you (home, studio, neighborhood)
★ A mix of candid & 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

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About My Process:

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Book a Discovery Call

Interested in Booking a Lifestyle Portrait Session with me? Schedule a free consultation call!

Bring your questions! This is where we can get to know each other and you can decide if I’m the right photographer to bring your images to life.

I will walk you through exactly what to expect during your photoshoot, and can help you book your session by the time we’re off the phone.

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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!

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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 guide you through a series of poses so you look natural and effortless — I am so excited to create some magical portraits for you.

After your session, I will share 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!

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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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Silver Package

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Lifestyle Portraits ❀ Silver Package ❀

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Lifestyle Portraits Silver Package | $325 (+TAX)

Your Session Includes:

❀ Pre-session consultation 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
❀ 60 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

Lifestyle Portraits

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Gold Package

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Lifestyle Portraits ❀ Gold Package ❀

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Lifestyle Portraits Gold Package | $550 (+TAX)

Your Session Includes:

❀ Pre-session consultation to understand your story, vision & preferred location
❀ 90 minute session at up to 2 location in a space that matters to you (home, studio, neighborhood)
❀ A mix of candid and lightly directed portraits that capture authentic interactions
❀ 90 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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Explore Photo Packages ♡

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Branding

Bridal

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Creative Portraits

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