Intimate weddings, elopements, and stories of love documented with heart and soul.
I’m Sydney, a San Diego–based wedding photographer with nearly a decade spent witnessing love in its truest forms: the quiet, the intimate, the unpolished, the deeply felt. I’m drawn to the couples who choose to celebrate their story in a way that feels honest to them, whether that’s an elopement on a far-off coastline with the wind in their hair or a crowded room at their favorite dive bar, buzzing with the people who feel like home.
At the heart of all of this is the simple truth that we, as humans, want to be seen. To be known, understood, and held in the fullness of who we are. Photography becomes a way of honoring that. A way of preserving the fleeting moments that shape us, the connection that gives our lives meaning.
I serve couples who want their wedding day to reflect their relationship in all its texture and depth. They aren’t chasing perfection; they’re choosing presence. They trust that whatever they create together — big or small, loud or quiet — will be perfect simply because it’s theirs.
southern ca - beyond
"Sydney is AMAZING. She has a unique ability to capture the essence and emotion of a moment; you can *feel* the aliveness in each photo.
We hired her to shoot our wedding in Puglia because of her talent — but what surprised us most was her ENERGY, and how comfortable we felt in front of the camera.
She provided the perfect balance of direction and posing (so we weren’t awkwardly standing there) with quietly capturing authentic interactions. The result was a collection of photos that we’ll keep forever and can’t get enough of.
I’d recommend Sydney to anyone looking for photos with soul. She went above and beyond in every way, and now I can’t wait to get pregnant so I can plan my next shoot with her!"
ali & eric
puglia, italy
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"Sydney. I cannot thank you enough for capturing our day so beautifully. I am in tears looking back through these photos. They are absolutely stunning. You are so incredibly talented and I feel so lucky that you were the one to shoot our wedding. I would recommend you to literally every soul I know."
isla & christian
palm springs, ca
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"Sydney is an absolute DREAM photographer. Her work speaks for itself, but who she is as a person makes her the best choice for anyone wanting to feel comfortable in front of the camera. It felt like I had my best friend photographing my wedding day - she’s so sweet and fun to be around! My husband and I love how she captured the little moments and we couldn’t imagine having anyone else play such an important role on our day."
haylee & cory
whitefish, mt
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'Sydney photographed our elopement and made the entire experience feel so natural and comfortable. From the very start, she was personable, easy to talk to, and truly made us feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos turned out beautifully, she captured every emotion and detail perfectly. Her husband even officiated for us. Our gallery is something we’ll cherish forever. We cannot recommend Sydney enough! Love her dearly!"
alyssa & anthony
laguna beach, ca
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"Sydney was such an absolute light our entire wedding weekend! From the first conversation we had over the phone, I knew we were in the absolute best hands. She made us feel so comfortable, and meshed perfectly with our family, guests, and vendor team. Working with her was one of the favorite parts of our weekend. We cannot imagine our weekend without her!"
allie & nick
bald head island, nc
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"Sydney exceeded every expectation. I told her on a call a few months before the wedding that having candid photos of my mother was really important. She has a brain injury and it’s difficult to get a “typical” posed photo. The day of the wedding, she searched for moments to capture my mother candidly. The results are breathtaking and brought tears to my eyes. Sydney treats you like family, loves your guests as her own friends and produces your photos with all of her talent - there’s simply no one better."
erin & danny
sonoma, ca
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Sydney Noelle is a San Diego based photographer specializing in intimate weddings and elopements, available for travel worldwide.