Sidney Leigh Photography Reviews
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Patton C. Sent on 02/06/2024I could write 1000 reviews on how amazing Sidney is!!!
From the very first inquiry emails through receiving our (HUGE) wedding gallery, Sidney was not only the sweetest, most thorough, and amazing photographer we’ve ever worked with, she was our hands-down favorite wedding vendor! After booking, every email, call, and touchpoint was handled with genuine care and attention. Our engagement session with her was easy (especially given that my now-husband and I are both super camera-shy!), and it set the tone for the wedding day, giving us an overall air of comfort and excitement! Sidney’s personal shooting style is the perfect balance of emotional and fun, capturing both personalities and vibes – then wrapping them in light and airy editing that brought our day to life in photos.
Sidney is so talented and sweet, and while I know she has to be crazy busy with other galleries (I swear, when does she sleep?!) – she had an amazing way of making us feel like the only couple on her schedule! She brought a warm, comforting energy to our big day, and helped us slow down and enjoy the small moments. Also, I want to be her best friend! Sidney, we love you so much, we are grateful and blessed to have had you in our corner through the planning process, and we really hope to work with you again in the future!!
P.S. She posted these beautiful sneak peek collages only a few days after our wedding, which was SO fun to have!!! -
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Stephanie C. Sent on 07/19/2023
AMAZING Photographer
I first found Sidney by scrolling through Instagram looking for wedding photographer inspiration photos. When I came across Sidney's profile I was so impressed by her work and knew I needed to have her for our wedding. We first got to know Sidney during our engagement shoot and we knew we made the right choice. She, was so welcoming, thoughtful, approachable and did an awesome job guiding us through different poses and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Fast forward to our wedding day. It was so exciting to see her familiar face and she jumped right into capturing our big day. She truly gave it her all. We just got our photos back and they are absolutely stunning, we can't stop looking at them. They capture every special moment, emotion and detail and we will cherish these photos for a lifetime. -
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Michelle M. Sent on 02/28/2023
Exceptional! Phenomenal! Beautiful!
Sidney is an absolute DREAM to work with! She went above and beyond with both our engagement photos AND our wedding gallery! Sidney works with you throughout the entire wedding planning process to understand the vision for the wedding day. She knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of a camera right off the bat, and captures the most candid shots (that have instantly become my husband and my favorites!). We cannot sing her praises enough; Sidney is absolutely wonderful all-around and will do anything and everything to help make the wedding day a day to remember! -
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Shannon M. Sent on 11/15/2022Most Talented Photographer!!
We spent countless hours researching photographers, but after our initial call with Sidney, we knew she would be the right choice for our wedding! She captured the most authentic and pure moments so perfectly during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. Sidney cared so much about our vision going in and captured all the important moments and small details so beautifully – her photography and editing skills are truly a work of art. Sidney is also extremely friendly and professional and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! During the weeks leading up to our wedding, she was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had surrounding our day-of timeline. Having an experienced photographer who is not only talented and organized, but also kind and genuine was so important to us and we are so grateful for her!! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and are so happy with how everything turned out! -
Lexi R. Sent on 12/30/2022
She’s the best!!!
From start to finish, Sidney was a joy to work with. During our initial shoot, she took the time to learn about individual personalities and how to make those shine through the photos themselves. On what can be an extremely stressful day, she and her crew were calm and collected in every moment, capturing the essence of the day beautifully. If we learned one thing during our wedding experience, it was that working with vendors that truly care makes a huge difference. No vendor we worked with was as caring, patient, personable, and professional as Sidney -- the end result was beautiful photographs that we will cherish forever. We have Sidney and her crew to thank for that! -
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Megan A. Sent on 07/14/2022Sidney is THE BEST in the industry!!!
Sidney was one of our favorite parts of our wedding day! Not only is she extremely talented and professional, but she is so fun and kind. She was such a joy to work with from the time of inquiry through receiving our wedding album. Sidney is extremely responsive and answered all of my questions/concerns very promptly. She even helped make recommendations on my outfit for our engagement shoot!
We are not very comfortable in front of a camera, and Sidney knew how to pose us so we felt natural and still had beautiful wedding and engagement photos. Her calm demeanor on our wedding day allowed us to relax and enjoy the day! She was phenomenal with all of our guests and went above and beyond to capture our day naturally yet beautifully. She was wonderful during our family and bridal party portraits by giving clear instruction but not being bossy. She truly captured every moment and the photos are simply stunning. I still can't believe these are actual photos from our wedding day! Sidney made our wedding day 1000x more special than it already was and I am so thrilled she captured our day forever! The time and effort Sidney spent editing our photos is definitely seen after receiving our INCREDIBLE album! I cannot recommend her enough to future couples and would book her time and time again! -
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Courtney S. Sent on 07/04/2022
The absolute best!
*I'm sorry in advance for the length of this, but Sidney Leigh Photography is just THAT good and I couldn't help myself!
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, or any type of photographer for that matter - just trust me and BOOK WITH SIDNEY!!! From the moment I reached out to Sidney back in 2020, I knew that I had to have her as a part of our 2022 rehearsal dinner and wedding day. It was important to my husband and I to book our photographer far in advance and let me tell you, we feel like we hit the lottery by finding Sidney. I originally reached out because I loved her stunning shooting style, but what I didn't know at the time was that Sidney is the SWEETEST, most genuine soul! She was patient with all of our questions, helped to create our wedding timeline, and truly took the time to make us feel important through the entire 2 year process.
We met Sidney at our venue exactly one year before our wedding day to take our engagement photos which turned out more beautiful that I could have imagined. Sidney has a way of making you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera - she will be your biggest hype girl! It was such a pleasure to share our wedding day with her as well. She has a calm and positive energy, even when it poured down rain and we had to change some things last minute. She also has the perfect balance of making sure she got all of the shots we wanted but was also very behind the scenes and made sure to not interfere with our day. We received our final gallery a few days ago and my husband and I spent hours looking over each image reliving the best day of our lives. I truly don't even have words for how thankful and appreciative I am for this incredible gift that Sidney has given us. Her talent is truly unmatched, and I cannot wait for another excuse to book a session with sweet Sidney. We can't wait to cherish these photos forever and share them with our kids one day. -
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Kayla A. Sent on 09/29/2020Exceptional!
We had the privilege of working with Sidney for both our engagement pictures as well as our big day; she delivered spectacular photos that we will cherish forever. We were blown away with her ability to capture literally every moment and how remarkably easy she is to work with. We thought she did a great job on our wedding day, but once we got our gallery, that is when it became crystal clear that Sidney is a true artist. Two words after working with Sidney- hire her! She will step into your wedding as your photographer and leave as your friend!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Thank you, Kayla!! It has been so much fun to get to know you and Paul and to be able to witness the beginning of your marriage! You two truly were such a gracious, flexible, kind and wonderful couple to work with and I am THRILLED that neither rain nor Covid could stop you two from getting married!! It was such a joy to document your day and I am just endlessly grateful for you both! -
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Kanchana K. Sent on 01/02/2022Hire her okurrr
If you’re even contemplating if you should hire Sidney, the answer is YES!!! You will not regret your decision. Sidney has captured all of our special days, engagement and both weddings…all I can say is wow. The level of hard work and precision this human puts into our gallery is impeccable, all doing so while 8-9 months pregnant!! Sidney is truly the most genuine and sweetest person on earth. Simply the easiest the person to work with, especially with other wedding vendors. I can’t thank her enough for capturing our most memorable days for us to enjoy for the rest of our lives. All I have to say are only good things about her, she deserves the world, truly. -
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Molly B. Sent on 01/18/2022
The best photographer - seriously
After too many horror stories from friends and family about not getting a quality photographer, we decided that photography to us was a top priority. Telling you that Sidney met all of our photography dreams, that would be an understatement. She is AMAZING!! She takes her time with you and makes sure to make sure you as a couple feel special. Sidney is truly such a gift to the wedding industry, she has a kind soul and love for her craft. This love shows through in all her photographs. She does an amazing job capturing the emotion on the special day (something I can’t imagine being easy to do). If we could hire her again and again we would have. I recommend her to everyone I meet who is looking for a wedding day photographer. Photographs are the one sentimental piece you have to remember your special day after the day is over. Because of Sidney, my husband and I have breathtaking photos to last us a lifetime - something I can’t thank her enough for. -
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Caitlin C. Sent on 08/28/2021
A True Talent!
Sidney is the real deal. Her portfolio speaks for itself! My husband and I are extremely thankful to have had such an incredible and kind person capture both our engagement and wedding pictures!
We first met Sidney in 2019 during our engagement shoot and right away we knew she was a beautiful person inside and out. When you first meet Sidney it is as if you have known her your entire life! Sidney made us feel so calm and comfortable in front of the camera. She truly cares about her clients and will work closely with you on every aspect of your big day.
Although our wedding day was almost 100 degrees, Sidney kept us calm the entire time. She made sure everyone was comfortable and hydrated during our photo sessions and even positioned us in shady areas to beat the heat. She is a true rockstar!
We received a sneak peak of our gallery and we were blown away. Sidney truly captures every precious moment on your wedding day, big or small! Stop your photographer research and reach out to Sidney. I highly recommend investing in her beautiful work that will have you smiling years from now! -
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Alyssa Sent on 07/21/2021If your reading this book sidney now! :)
I'll start by saying Sidney is absolutely phenomenal in all aspects - a completely genuine person, extremely professional, and (what everyone wants to know) an incredibly gifted photographer. My husband and I did a lot of diligence on different photographers and Sidney immediately jumped out based on her previous work and amazing reviews. From the moment we spoke to Sidney she made us feel so special, not only expressing interest in getting to know us as individuals but also the backstory of our relationship. She didn't jump right into pricing or the packages she offers, but instead made us the focus. From that interaction, we knew she was the one. Full disclosure my husband does NOT like taking photos, but after finishing our engagement shoot we left with him saying "can we do this again..." given she made us feel so comfortable. From our perspective, this was imperative when choosing the right photographer for our big day. Leading up to the wedding day she was on top of everything! She made sure she knew what was most important to us to ensure all our special moments were captured. Not to mention she focuses on all the details, whether large or small.
In the end, what is special is that we gained a friend in all of this. We can't thank Sidney enough for being such a great person to work with and capturing beautiful pictures that we will be looking at for the rest of our lives to remind us of the most perfect day. -
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Rachael L. Sent on 06/21/2021Just incredible.
Sidney is incredible. I received my wedding photos last week and I don’t think I’ve made it a whole day without going back through them multiple times. Sidney did both my engagement and my wedding photos and I’ll start with engagement. I knew I wanted something a little different but wasn’t entirely sure what that looked like and it’s like she took that vague concept straight out of my head and turned it into exactly what I wanted and more. I adore them. Sidney and I had talked over email and the phone before the engagement shoot and she is so kind, but meeting her in person is just amazing. She is so warm, so genuine and makes you feel SO comfortable during the shoot. She went above and beyond (even brought props) to make it look so good. We had clouds and rain during our shoot and I was so worried they wouldn’t be pretty and then I got them back and oh my gosh. A cloudy day has never looked better because she is pure magic. Now wedding day. I’ve been in the wedding industry for the better part of a decade and I went into this with high expectations and a whole lot of opinions. Sidney blew me away. They are genuinely the most gorgeous photos I have ever seen. I cannot believe they are mine. She captured every single moment that was important to me and made every detail look stunning. I keep looking through these photos in awe of just how talented she is and how she captured just the right moments for everything. Every facial expression, every emotion, every detail. You get so caught up in the nerves of the day that it feels like you barely remember anything and looking through these photos I get to not only see everything I felt I missed, but also feel all of the emotions all over again. I cannot tell you how happy I am that Sidney was my photographer. I wish I could get married all over again just to hire her again. There weren’t any moments that felt forced, even my shy husband who hates having photos taken kept talking about how comfortable she made him feel and how it was actually fun. Sidney gave me so many amazing photos she’s turned me into that person who overshares their wedding because I genuinely can’t narrow them down. They’re all SO good. Hiring Sidney was without a doubt the best wedding decision I made and I cannot possibly recommend her enough.Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
RACHAEL! It was sincerely such an honor to photograph your engagement and wedding day! From day one, I just knew that you would be the most wonderful bride and couple and you surpassed every expectation in every way possible!! I could not possibly adore you and Travis more and it was such a joy to document every single detail of the most beautiful wedding EVER!! I wish we could do it all over again because it was the GREATEST DAY from start to finish!! Working with you two was a DREAM and I am so endlessly grateful for you!! -
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Shelby S. Sent on 06/27/2021Best Wedding Photographer!
Working with Sidney was a dream. From the start of our experience planning our engagement photos at sunrise during peak bloom of cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, to our fairytale spring outdoor wedding where we had to end up embracing the rain, she made everything easy, positive, and fun! And not to mention, the photos are INCREDIBLE. I wish that we could have another wedding just so we could get to work with her again! We cannot recommend Sidney enough to future couples. Thank you Sidney for capturing my the engagement and wedding photos I had hoped for my entire life!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Oh my gosh, working with you and Scott was the BEST! You two had such an incredible vision for both your engagement session and your wedding day and it was such an honor to document this season in your lives! Not even a pandemic or a rainy wedding day dampened your spirits once and it was so, so fun to get to work with you and your wonderful wedding party! Let's do it all over again, haha! Thank you two for everything!! -
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Katie S. Sent on 07/05/2021Sidney is amazing!
Sidney was amazing to work with! I loved her style and that's why I chose her to photograph our wedding. Not only is her style gorgeous, she is a wonderful human being! It has been so much fun getting to know her and for her to get to know our family. Would 100% use her in the future!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
You and Kyle were a dream to work with, Katie!! I could not have adored your wedding day more and it was SO WONDERFUL to work with you through your engagement and even after the wedding! You two are the greatest and I'm so thankful that I could document your wedding day (and that sweet little gal of yours)!! Thank you so, so much for everything! -
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Jennifer Sent on 01/12/2021Sidney Leigh Photography is A MUST for your wedding!
Sidney was an absolute dream to work with. Before even meeting her for our engagement session she sent us a thorough, and beautiful, guide on what to expect from her services and ways to prepare for upcoming photo shoots. My fiance and I were nervous because we had never been professionally photographed together - but all of those nerves melted away when we met Sidney. Before properly meeting Sidney, she was outside studying the lighting of every area of the venue we had our engagement pictures so we could have the perfect light in our pictures. Once we were properly introduced she made us feel so at ease - and because of that our engagement picture sessions look absolutely great! We look relaxed and the lighting she captured was exceptional.
Since our wedding was a 'pandemic' wedding, Sidney proactively reached out to us to let us know the precautions her and her assistant would be taking - which just took the stress off of us. Leading up to the wedding she was very responsive and collaborated so well with our planner to get a timeline down to make sure we were able to capture important moments - but also, to capture the candid ones as well.
The day of the wedding Sidney and her assistant were such a calming force, which was great because I was a nervous wreck! She directed everyone precisely and effectively, which is tough with a gang of groomsmen & bridesmaids. But the best part about Sidney's method was that it was as if she wasn't there. Not once did I feel like I was being photographed - I was present in the moment of my wedding.
Now the absolutely amazing part about working with Sidney is getting the pictures back. Like I said previously, with her method it's like she wasn't there - so to see all the moments she captured, candid and not, they were breathtaking. After posting a wedding album I've had friends and family repeatedly tell me how stunning our wedding pictures are - and thanks to Sidney we have a lifetime to enjoy them!
If you're looking for an amazing wedding photographer that wants to get the perfect shot for you and is just an all around great person - go with Sidney!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Oh my goodness, Jenn! From the minute I met you and Dale it felt like I had known you a lifetime! I will never be able to adequately express just how wonderful it was to get to know you both throughout your engagement and to be able to witness the beginning of your marriage! Your wedding was such a dream, and I wish we could do it all over again all the time! I cannot possibly thank you two enough for allowing me the privilege of working with you and your wonderful team to create and document the most stunning wedding day ever! Thank you SO MUCH for being such a joyful pair to work with! You two are the best and I am endlessly grateful for you both! -
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Samantha Sent on 12/08/2020Best in the business
I cannot say enough great things about Sidney and her work!!!!! Booking her for my wedding was by far one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Sidney is not only the sweetest and most genuine person but she is an AMAZING photographer and we are absolutely blown away by our wedding gallery. Invest in Sidney for your wedding day for the most beautiful photos and memories to last a life time! You won’t regret it!!!!!!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Working with you and Brian was such a DREAM!! From the minute we met I just knew that you two would have the most incredible day and it was perfect down to every last detail! It was such an honor to photograph not only your gorgeous wedding day, but to be able to witness your relationship and the start of your marriage. I will never be able to thank you two enough for letting me be a part of this beautiful season in your lives! I am eternally grateful for you, Sam! -
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Qi Zeng Sent on 11/27/2020
Professional and excellent
We enjoy working with Sidney. She has passion and enthusiasm to take photos. We feel comfortable and enjoy the moment taking the photos. The photos includes lots of detail and the present is incredible. Her photos are more in white and green colors. It perfectly matches our style for the wedding in venues. We recommend her and thank you for all of her efforts.Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Thank you so much, Qi! Your wedding day was stunning, and it was such an honor to work with you and Junda! Thank you so much for letting me document such a wonderful season for you! -
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Taylor M. Sent on 09/24/2020So talented and kind
I don’t know where to begin. Sidney captured our engagement pictures and we were very fortunate to have her capture our wedding as well. We have gotten a few sneak peeks from our big day and I am over the moon. I wish I could relive this day over and over again and because of Sidney and our videographer I can. Sidney is so kind and caring and truly makes you feel your best in front of the camera. I am not a confident person and self love is so hard for me but with Sidney constantly commenting about how beautiful I looked and how my finance (husband now) looked it makes you truly forget about it. I was not nervous. I just love Sidney and she is not just a wedding vendor she is a true friend and such a talent. Schyler and I are so thankful for all the time she put into our day capturing each and every special moment.Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
Be still my heart! You and Schyler have truly been the greatest joy to work with and it has been such an honor to document you two and your incredible relationship (and now MARRIAGE)!! You are without a doubt the sweetest bride and I couldn't be more grateful to have not only been able to photograph your wedding day, but to get to know you both, too! You are GEMS and I just love you two! Thank you so, so much! -
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Katelynn Sent on 10/11/2020Sidney Leigh Photography is PERFECTION
I originally met Sidney when she was the photographer for my sister’s wedding last year. Having been a bridesmaid in multiple weddings prior to my sisters I had never worked with a photographer who gave such great direction and positive energy. I knew when it was my turn to get married Sidney was a must have for my big day. Fast forward to this year and I can’t speak highly enough about Sidney. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was beyond stressful at times; with the ever changing restrictions and unknowns. Sidney continually was putting me at ease, checking in with me and asking if I needed anything. She helped me navigate through the multiple different wedding scenarios that we had planned out just in case and was super supportive when my husband and I had to make changes. When the big day finally came on September 12, Sidney was early with positive energy and a perfectly planned out timeline. She coached myself and my bridesmaids all along the way and truly made us look like models. As a bride, we want to look our best on our wedding day and not have pictures from unflattering angles. Sidney was great with directing myself and our wedding party on proper placement and the pictures of course came out beautifully. Lindsey, her second shooter, was amazing with our groomsmen and you can tell how well they work together and love what they do. Sidney caught so many candid moments and we can NOT stop looking at the pictures. I can’t recommend her enough and I am sad that my wedding is over because she really became a friend through all this. My family adores her and if there’s a way we can ever work with her again in the future we most certainly will!Sidney Leigh Photography's reply:
I cannot possibly thank you two and your family enough for letting me be part of TWO beautiful wedding days! You and Matt are truly incredible and navigated planning in the middle of a pandemic BEAUTIFULLY! I adored every single second of working with you, from the first day I met you all the way through your own wedding day! You guys are truly the greatest and I am the luckiest photographer EVER!! Thank you both so, so much!! -
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