Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Michigan & Chicago
Sydney Marie Photography has been capturing heartfelt wedding stories for over 13 years, specializing in documentary-style imagery that preserves authentic emotions and connections. Our approach blends artistic vision with intentional storytelling, focusing on the unique relationships and meaningful moments that define each couples celebration. We serve couples across Michigan, Chicago, and destination locations, offering personalized guidance from initial consultation to final gallery delivery. With a commitment to excellence, we have documented over 300 weddings, earning recognition in top industry publications and maintaining memberships in prestigious photography collectives.Our clients consistently praise our ability to balance professionalism with a calming presence, ensuring their wedding day memories are preserved with both technical precision and emotional depth. We prioritize clear communication, detailed planning, and a client-centered experience that makes every couple feel seen, supported, and celebrated throughout their journey.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Portrait Sessions
Full Weekend Coverage
Consultation Services
Client Portal Access
Photo Timeline Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 13+ years of experience documenting over 300 weddings with emotional authenticity.
- Our documentary approach captures candid moments while providing gentle, expert direction.
- We offer personalized planning with custom timelines and stress-free coordination.
- Recognized by The Knot Hall of Fame and featured in top-tier wedding publications.
- We provide comprehensive coverage including engagement sessions and destination weddings.
Associations and certifications
- Worlds Best Wedding Photos
- Socit Prive
- WIPA Chicago
What people say
Flawlessly folded into our weekend
Highly organized and communicative
Captured every moment we wanted
Timeless, elegant style
Absolute joy to work with
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic emotions and meaningful connections throughout your celebration. Our approach blends artistic vision with gentle direction to preserve candid moments while ensuring timeless imagery. Serving Michigan, Chicago, and destination locations with personalized planning and stress-free coordination.
Engagement Sessions
Intimate pre-wedding photography sessions designed to capture your unique relationship dynamics and build comfort with being photographed. These sessions create lasting memories while providing valuable practice for your wedding day with natural, heartfelt imagery.
Destination Weddings
Specialized coverage for weddings held in unique locations beyond our Michigan base. We bring our documentary expertise to destination celebrations, ensuring authentic storytelling while adapting to new environments and cultural traditions with professional flexibility.
Portrait Sessions
Personalized portrait sessions focusing on individual or small group storytelling. These sessions emphasize emotional authenticity and natural interactions, creating images that reflect personal narratives with the same artistic approach used in wedding documentation.
Full Weekend Coverage
Comprehensive photography for multi-day wedding celebrations including welcome dinners, rehearsal events, and farewell brunches. This service ensures complete documentation of your entire celebration, capturing connections and traditions across multiple occasions with consistent artistic quality.
People
Sydney Marie
Owner & Lead Photographer
Documentary wedding photographer with 13+ years experience capturing over 300 weddings. Specializes in emotional storytelling and authentic imagery while maintaining a calm, professional presence during events.
Questions
What is your investment for wedding photography?
Our full wedding coverage averages $8,500, including consultation, timeline planning, and high-resolution gallery delivery with printing rights.
Do you photograph weddings outside Michigan?
Yes, we serve Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, and destination locations worldwide with the same personalized approach and documentary expertise.
What makes your photography style unique?
We combine documentary-style authenticity with gentle direction to capture genuine emotions while ensuring timeless composition and technical excellence in every image.
How do you prepare for wedding day coordination?
We conduct consultation calls, create personalized timelines, and provide detailed planning resources through our client portal for seamless day-of execution.
What is included in your photography package?
Packages include consultation, timeline planning, full wedding day coverage, online gallery with high-resolution images, and printing/sharing rights for all selected photos.
How long does it take to receive final photos?
We deliver professionally edited galleries within 8-12 weeks after your wedding date, with sneak peeks typically shared within 48 hours of the event.
