'Mini Stylized Wedding Session' - Model(s) Search

I am excited to announce I am working on doing a 'Mini' Stylized Wedding Session! I am looking for individual(s) to portray a Bride or a Bride and Groom! If you are interested in modeling, please send me an email at sydneypaigephotography@hotmail.com with your picture(s), full name(s) and age(s). I will respond with a few more questions and be in touch!
If you work in the Wedding industry and would like to be apart of this stylized session, please send me an email telling me more about what you provide and I will send you more information!

I look forward to hearing from you! :]

Dima - Graduation Session (Miller Family)

I think one of my fav things about my job is meeting new families. This was one of the families I met this past weekend. Dima's Mother, Karen Miller, contacted me about doing a Senior session. Dima is a senior at AOA and he will be the first individual graduating from AOA that is from Russia. Dima and his sister were adopted from Russia just four years ago and he wanted to incorporate his heritage into the session. I loved how the photos with the Russian flag turned out! Here are some of my other favorites!

Okay seriously...he is a natural! 

His Mother and sister were making him laugh the entire session! I just had to share a moment of laughter! 

 We had to get a few action shots!

 I was very glad to meet this Family and thankful Karen told me a little about their journey, since adoption has always been on my heart and I was sadden last year when Russia closed off the adoption process with the USA. This family makes my heart smile!

Pinon Family

Okay it was FREEZING cold Sunday morning, but this adorable family were troopers! I just love meeting new families and hearing there stories! How can you not smile at this gorgeous baby? Here are some of my favorites!

Christmas

I am going to be honest with you, Christmas has always been my most favorite time of year. Family, friends, the music, the food, the singing, the message...my BIRTHDAY...but last year was extremely difficult and I was worried it changed my mind about this time of year. Every time I thought about it, I would tear up.

Sounds dramatic, but we lost my grandfather last year on December 19th in a tragic car accident. It was the first big loss for my family in years. Needless to say, we were not prepared and were on all in shock. Add on to that I was extremely sick and lost my voice completely. Christmas was just not Christmas last year.

I was worried that it wouldn't be the same. I keep a picture of my grandfather from last Christmas up at work. And I have found myself staring at it the past week. It was the last time I saw him, just a few days before his accident, when Cody and I went with him and my grandmother to pick out their Christmas tree. It's a tradition.

He had just picked out that tree has 'the tree'. He had just told me he had his 'ticker' checked on and he was going to be around for a bit longer. I told him he better be.

I started getting sick that day and we left shortly after helping them put it up and decorate it. I remember kissing his cheek and telling him I would see him soon. His beard was growing back and it stung my lips. I hugged him and left.

We kept this year's tradition. I talked with my grandmother (whom I call MommaMilly) and Cody and I made it our Christmas present to her, to purchase the Christmas tree. My Mother and younger sister (Liv) met up with us and we picked out the best tree! (MommaMilly and my Mum pictured below with the tree).

Christmas is Christmas. It always will be. And I have a very strong and loving family that hold on to traditions and memories. And for that I am always grateful.

Kaci & Marcus - Couple Session

I photographed their wedding a little over a year ago, and when Kaci contacted me about a couple session - I was so excited! They are visiting from Germany, where Marcus is stationed,for the holidays! It was great to see them again and witness their love for each other! Here are a few of my favorites! :]

Shelly & Brock - Wedding

I had the joy of being apart of Shelly & Brad's Wedding on Thursday morning - yes on Thanksgiving! But it was the date that meant a lot to them - 11/28.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."


It was a beautiful wedding and I met some lovely people! Thank you so much Linda for sending Shelly and Brad my way! It was an honor to photograph their wedding!