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About

A freelance wedding photographer in Charlotte, North Carolina, Syds Designs Photography specializes in local and international destination wedding photography. A modern, high-end fine art boutique studio, the company was launched in 2009 by husband-and-wife photography duo Brian Sydnor and Marsha Douglas-Sydnor. With custom imagery blended with natural observation, Syds Designs Photography captures the true essence of your celebration!

Services Offered
Couples who entrust their union to Syds Designs Photography benefit from a variety of services. Options include the following:

  • Consultation
  • Liability insurance
  • Destination travel
  • High-res images
  • Additional hours
  • Second shooter


Other Services
Syds Designs Photography affords couples the option of adding various wedding-related services and photo shoots. Coupled with wedding albums, canvases and portraits, the following options are provided:

  • Digital files
  • Flush mounts
  • Matte prints
  • Negatives
  • Save the dates
  • Thank you cards
  • Engagement shoot
  • Trash the dress shoot


Areas Covered
Syds Designs Photography is proudly located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wedding photography services are extended to both local and international couples.

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Reviews of Syds Designs Photography

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Jill Sent on 09/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Marsha was great to work with, very flexible, and accommodating. Even with only 1 photographer, she managed to capture all of the important shots on our wedding day. I will definitely use her for future photography needs for our family!
Leslie
Leslie Sent on 07/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Not only did we find great photographers, we found life-long friends. They were professional, proficient and a pleasure to work with.
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Nancy Sent on 02/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Marsha and Brian are the most friendly and easy going people to work with which makes the whole experience fun and relaxed. They are creative as well as flexible and open to new ideas. We highly recommend them!
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Jade Sent on 11/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had three top priorities going into the wedding. Our photographers were at the top and we found them.
Marsha and Brian at SYDS were outstanding.
They were a random find via wedding wire and other such sites.
We had just moved to Washington D.C. from Minneapolis and had seven months to find photographers for our wedding in Los Angeles.
Luckily, we were able to meet up with the SYDS Photography team and through out the next several months exchanged emails and kept in contact.
They arrived a little early for us, without hesitation, dealt with our wild-ish wedding party, worked with us to accommodate a package that pertained to what we wanted and could afford, and most importantly are just two wonderful people with an eye for artful photography.
If you want fantastic photo's of your wedding day and photographers that have giant hearts.
Thank you Marsha and Brain!
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Eusden Sent on 11/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had the honor and pleasure of having Brian and Marsha shooting our wedding reception, and we cannot be more thankful for their help, care, and professionalism throughout the day.

Marsha and Brian were responsive and always available for whatever we needed. They did their own research and suggested good venues for the bridal party shots. They were accommodating and supportive throughout the entire day, and were always shooting with a smile. The pictures came out gorgeous as seen from their portfolio on their website. We could not have asked for a better pair in shooting our wedding day.

Thank you again Marsha and Brian for your wonderful help and in making our wedding photos beautiful.

- Eusden and Jiazi

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Leslie Sent on 11/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Marsha and Brian are the best!!! Their pictures are amazing and would recommend them to anyone. Great quality, and great husband and wife team!!
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Augustine Sent on 11/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have seen lots of websites for my potential photographers for my wedding but the moment i saw the blog of marsha and brian i fell in love with it. I knew in my heart they were perfect to capture my love story. And they did exactly what I dreamed it be simply amazing and breathtaking. They were very professional to work with and they made us feel comfortable so the pictures were just natural and reflecting the love that's growing inside us. We had them for our engagement session, for our wedding, and we cant wait to have them again next year to capture the important milestones in our married life now that we are expecting..
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Adia Sent on 08/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
When it came to the photos for our wedding I, the bride, was trying to find the cheapest way possible. I was almost at the point of not even getting a photographer. Could you imagine, no photograph at your own wedding?
Well, we had signed up for an engagement photo promo with Syds Designs, one that we thought may not happen as our schedule seemed to get in the way. But on that perfectly overcast day, my husband and I had the best time at our shoot. Marsha and Brian ( Syds Designs) made us feel so comfortable that gave us the sense we had known them for years though that was our first time meeting! There was no doubt in our mind that they were meant to be with us on our special day?
The wedding was even more special because they did everything we asked of them. And the level of professionalism  mixed with there humor was fantastic! They also had our photos done extremely fast.
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Brianna Sent on 08/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We recently were married on 7/7/12 and it was truly the best day of our lives. Marsha and Brian from Syds Design were a big reason of why we had such a great day! I started my search for a photographer not knowing which direction to go until I found Syds Design. Once my Husband & I had met them we knew we found "the one". Not only are they truly talented and take pride in their work, they are genuine good and honest people. They were so warm & kind they felt like they were just our friends taking pictures of us on our wedding day. They were very thorough in planning for our big day by visiting both our church and reception venue prior to the wedding. Being a first time bride they were even helpful in setting a great order of events for us and shared useful tips. As for the pictures (both engagement & wedding day), all I can say is wow! My Husband and I were able to relive every moment and emotion we had through their photography. Their photos brought tears to our eyes and were absolutely breathtaking. Their talent and amazing artistic ability shined through their work. They worked with our budget and were dedicated to providing the best possible service. Thank you Marsha & Brian for being everything we wanted and more!
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Michele Sent on 06/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Marsha and Brian are truly blessed at what they do. We couldn't have imagined our wedding day without them. We initially worked with them for our engagement shoot and knew as soon as we got back the first photo that their magic, their skill and their eye for the perfect shot is immeasurable. We knew only they could bring to light all that we hoped for our wedding photography. They work outside the box, finding angles and views that take your breath away. I am able to look at a single photo and be lost in the beauty of our wedding day and fall in love all over again. We are so blessed and thankful for them and their art and cannot wait for our next journey to work with them again!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Enchanted Moments Enchanted Moments Wedding Planners

Syds Designs is a great wife and hisband team. Their work is the best! I love the shots that they offer which is natural. The way you feel like posing, wether it's being silly, serious, fun, social, romantic, etc they are there to capture every moment and style that you give. Also, as myself that needed a little help, they helped me and my husband pose, which gave our photos a special touch. Great work

Officiant Lady Officiant Lady Wedding Officiants

Syd's Designs is an outstanding wedding photography business. I worked with them on a the Rice-Morgan wedding back in January of this year and the photos were phenomenal and creative. I hope to work with them again as their photos are so beautiful.

The Flower Lab The Flower Lab Wedding Florists

Precise Plans is an excellent and reliable company to work with. Marsha, the owner, is exceptionally well organized, truly passionate about her work, and pays very close attention to detail. She comes up with the most beautiful and elegant looks and ideas, and always manages to create a most memorable and amazing wedding!

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Syds Designs Photography frequently asked questions

Syds Designs Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Syds Designs Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Syds Designs Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Syds Designs Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Syds Designs Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Syds Designs Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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