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jonathan & chels
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Where Moments Become Art
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I’ve photographed over 300 weddings around the world under my brand and have spent the last decade immersed in this incredible industry — I’m honored to be recently named one of the top photographers in the US by the wed.
My style is instinctive and present — less about poses, more about preserving what you’ll never get back. My approach to weddings is rooted in intuition and connection. My desire is to photograph the way it felt.
For me, wedding photography is where my love for fashion, feeling, and storytelling converge. It’s personal. It’s artful. And it’s always, always meaningful.
When I received my own wedding photos, everything clicked. I began to understand the deeper meaning behind what I do. This job is not just about documenting a beautiful day — it’s about preserving who you are in that exact moment in time. Some of the images from our wedding now hold memories of people who are no longer with us, and others capture the earliest pieces of the life my husband and I have built since. They are, quite literally, irreplaceable. That’s what I hope to create for every couple I photograph — images that feel like art, hold emotional weight, and carry your story forward long after the day has passed.
Our couples are not hiring us to photograph their wedding, they’re trusting us to interpret it. To move with intuition, to understand the emotion in the room, and to translate that into images that feel honest & timeless, but rooted in who they are right now.
Having the appropriate amount of hour coverage is essential to capturing all of the candid & precious moments during your event.
Sydney has cultivated the proposed timeline to perfectly cater to the requirements of your event. These packages & draft timelines are strongly recommended from a photography point of view, however, they can be customized if necessary in the future.
GETTING READY
Coverage would start at the tail end of the getting ready process. This is after hair and makeup is finished! If you and your partner are getting ready in separate locations or off site, we recommend 2 hours of coverage. But if you are getting ready at the venue/hotel, we would recommend 1.5 hours of coverage during this time.
1.5 HOURS getting ready coverage
PORTRAITS
We recommend 30 minutes for your first look + portraits around your venue + 30-40 minutes with your family & friends to capture portraits + candid moments in between prior to your ceremony IF you prefer to experience your cocktail hour. This allows a bit of creative liberation & time to soak all emotions in before the ceremony.
1.5 HOUR first look + immediate family photos
CEREMONY
20-30 MINUTES prep for ceremony
Photographers must prep their gear for the ceremony at least 20-30 minutes prior to start time. We like to photograph ceremony and reception details in natural light - this is typically when we shoot all details.
ceremony coverage
COCKTAILS, DINNER & DANCING
1 HOUR cocktail hour
We recommend our couples to join cocktail hour if possible - this allows us to photograph natural cozy moments between you and your guests. If a first look isn’t planned, we typically shoot your portraits during this time + any family photo combinations that need to be photographed prior to the reception.
3-4 HOURS reception coverage
Our couples typically book 3-4 hours of reception coverage. We recommend 3 hours if you do not have a specific exit planned.
FULL WEDDING DAY COVERAGE QUOTE:
$11,000.00 USD
Please view the package breakdown below.
quote breakdown.
this package includes 9 hours of wedding coverage with 2 photographers. this quote is recommended for your described guest count & venue type with coverage beginning while getting ready and concluding towards the end of your reception.
**Feel free to browse our FAQ for details on turnaround time, engagement sessions, average photo count per gallery, the ratio of film to digital images, and other key info about the package selected.
recent testimonials:
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Writing this review as I gush over our photo album that Sydney just delivered. Sydney is EXCEPTIONAL. Every photo was so beautiful. She has such an eye for detail and I feel she truly captured the spirit of my wedding day. Not only are the photos gorgeous but Sydney is such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She was available to answer all my questions and coordinated with my videographer. I am so so happy we went with Sydney and couldn't recommend her enough, and personally can't wait to work with her again!
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I was initially captivated by Sydney Marie Co's poise, professionalism, and unique attention to detail when they photographed a wedding in which I was a bridesmaid. Fast forward years later, and Sydney Marie Co remained my first choice for photography. From our initial meeting to our continuous communication throughout the wedding planning process, I felt heard, understood, and confident that my wedding would be captured exactly as I had envisioned. Sydney and her team exceeded all expectations, bringing a sense of ease and calmness that allowed me to fully savor every moment of my wedding day. I didn't have to stress about getting the perfect shot or following a lengthy shot list, as I trusted Sydney Marie Co's keen ability to capture emotions and experiences in their work. Every time I revisit our photos, I am brought back to the feelings and experiences of the moments captured. The talent, dedication, and compassion of Sydney Marie Co is unmatched, and I am incredibly grateful to have worked with them.
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I wish every bride was lucky enough to feel how I did receiving our wedding photos from Sydney— shocked, delighted and overcome with emotion. She is a true artist and captured our day even more beautifully than I could have imagined. As her work may speak for itself, it’s also worth noting that her and Nick’s energy is calm and positive, with my entire family noting what a wonderful sweet couple they are. Moreover, the documentary approach was exactly as I’d hoped for. They were carefully in the background, anticipating authentic moments and making everyone feel extremely comfortable around the camera. We skipped a first look, and I imagine we still posed for no more than 15-20 minutes throughout the entire day. She also gave us a preview of roughly 200 photos within a few days of the wedding which was an amazing treat.
FAQs
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Engagement sessions are booked and paid separately from wedding contracts. This is to help curate a seamless experience when booking available dates in Sydney’s never ending travel schedule.
Wedding clients receive first access to Sydney’s calendar at a starting rate of $875.00 USD not including travel outside of NYC
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We estimate around 60-90 images per hour of coverage.
We shoot both film and digital throughout the entire day. Our galleries range from 10-15% film images vs digital. EX: If your gallery is 800 digital images, there will be around 80 film images.
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We shoot a mixture of digital and film throughout the day. We shoot with 4-5 high end film cameras and 2-3 high end digital cameras. ALL moments such as your first look, family portraits, ceremony, first dances, etc are always shot on digital primarily. We use film as a secondary medium throughout those moments. Film scans will be added to your final gallery within 2-3 weeks of the day itself. Digital images are set within our typical turnaround time 8-10 weeks.
Drone photography is encouraged & executed when we have the appropriate weather & logistics to do so.
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Yes! Each of our quotes includes one other photographer on Sydney’s team. If your guest count exceeds 190, we commonly will add a third photographer and/or an assistant to your final invoice to accommodate the event size!
Please, know that Sydney is the primary photographer. Her team are always a second/third eyes. We always plan your photo timeline accordingly to accommodate our creative workflow.
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All of our couples will have access to their very own wedding photography portal, including questionnaires, timeline calls, vision boards, etc. We like to be very involved in the timeline planning & truly get an understanding of what our couples envision for their wedding day. We have quite a few educational tools built into our client experience to help our couples understand the ins & outs of wedding photography and the roll it plays in their wedding day.
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If your wedding is OUTSIDE of Central Florida or New York City, travel may be included in your packages.
Travel typically includes a 2 night minimum of lodging near the venue for wedding day coverage and 3 night minimum of lodging for full weekend coverage.
Location scouting is done upon arrival into town, usually the morning of rehearsal dinner.
ALL TRAVEL FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THE QUOTES IN THIS PROPOSAL. THERE ARE NO HIDDEN FEES OR ADDED FEES UNLESS CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE CONTRACT.
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We do not work off a specific shots list or directly copy from photography inspiration. Our goal is to document the day how it unfolds and let your personality shine through the images.
In the past, we’ve seen extensive shots list or over curated mood board become overwhelming to the couple & us as photographers. We want the day to run smoothly and organically. We focus our energy on creating a great timeline to capture all of the photos our clients desire, while drawing inspiration from personal elements the couple has included in the wedding experience itself.
We do, however, request a family shots list / specific requested shots list from every couple.
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Sydney’s team works with a variety of cameras throughout a wedding day with brands such as Leica, Hasselblad, Canon, Fuji - typically up to 10 cameras total.
Rest assured, each camera boasts a dual card slot, ensuring that your precious memories are safeguarded with a fail-safe backup.
Following the event, the images are transferred to not one, but two robust hard drives, while the original cards remain untouched throughout the editing process.
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Film scans are added to your gallery within 2 weeks of the wedding date.
Digital images are sent within 6-8 weeks for the full gallery 2025 weddings.
Our team will send out a preview gallery within the first week of the wedding with about 50-70 images of the day as a special gift from us.
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Yes, a $2750.00 deposit is due within 5 days of signing the contract. The specific date will always be listed on the contract!
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Please, fill out the form at the top of the page to receive a contract.
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Certainly! We value and respect our clients’ privacy.
We do not share your gallery with potential clients or strangers. We create a separate gallery link dedicated to your vendors so they may share the images in their portfolio *if okayed by our couples (typically, these galleries do NOT include family photos and/or photos of children under the age of 18).
We have had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous clients who value a stronger level of confidentiality of their personal occasions. To ensure utmost privacy, we can incorporate an exclusivity clause into your contract. This clause guarantees that we will not utilize your wedding photographs for promotional purposes. However, please note that an exclusivity clause like this entails an additional charge of 25% of your total package as a 'loss of income' fee. For further details, kindly reach out to our team directly.