Life unfolds beautifully when we allow it to. My approach isn’t about orchestrating perfection; it’s about capturing the organic, unfiltered beauty of your celebration—the genuine moments that resonate long after the day has passed.
I embrace a documentary style, where authenticity reigns supreme. It’s not about staging scenes but rather uncovering the true essence of your love story. From trembling tears to radiant smiles, it's crucial that I preserve these fleeting moments with minimal interference, ensuring your memories remain vivid and untouched.
You're here because of the images you’ve seen... only possible because of the couples who have opened their hearts to me and invited me in. It’s a mutual exchange—a partnership of trust and genuine connection.
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02. Intimate Weddings & Elopements
I currently offer wedding coverage for celebrations that are under 100 guests. I am Southern California based and take on a limited number of travel weddings per year.
On average, couples typically invest between 8,000 and 15,000 for wedding weekend coverage. And 4,000 to 6,000 for elopement coverage.
Every wedding is unique, so I provide customizable packages and a la carte options tailored to your specific desires and needs.
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01. Couples & Lifestyle
For all types of love. These are collaborative, intentional, experience-based sessions to capture you as you are in a place you're inspired by.
Starting at 1000
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02. Weddings & Elopements
I offer wedding coverage for celebrations that are under 100 guests. I am Southern California based and take on a limited number of travel weddings per year.
On average, couples typically invest between 8,000 and 13,000 for wedding weekend documentation.
Every wedding is unique, so I provide customizable packages and a la carte options tailored to your specific desires and needs.
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Specializing in intimate weddings allows me to pour my heart into every frame, capturing the details that make your day uniquely yours: the heirlooms, the songs, the moments that define your love story.
You’re drawn here because you value authenticity and freedom—a day centered on peace and where spontaneity thrives. Timelines can be hazy, you can choose to spend the morning together or embrace a last-minute change of plans, and I encourage you to follow your hearts and celebrate in a way that makes you both feel connected and free.
I draw inspiration from the intention behind weddings—the people, the details, and most importantly, the love that binds it all together. Let’s celebrate your individuality, design a day that reflects you two, and create memories that live long after the day is done. Create your own traditions. Forget the ones that don’t feel right. I'll be here to capture it all.
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"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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Travel Schedule '25
April
May
July
new york, ny
santa barbara, ca
cabo san lucas, mx
puglia, italy
napa valley, ca
I'm honored to be trusted to capture my couples' stories in every corner of the world. Every year I take a small amount travel weddings, in the United States and beyond.
Reach out if you're planning a celebration in a special place and want me along for the ride.
Travel Schedule '24-25
April
May
July
new york, ny
santa barbara, ca
cabo san lucas, mx
puglia, italy
napa valley, ca
sicily, italy
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Sydney Noelle is a San Diego based photographer specializing in intimate weddings and elopements, available for travel worldwide.