Sydney took amazing pictures of my daughter and her sweet horse Bear! She did a great job directing a 9-year-old and an animal to capture the essence of their relationship. Sydney was so agreeable, able to easily adjust and found some beautiful photo opportunities. Thank you and I would highly recommend her for any life photography needs!

I found Sydney on Instagram in 2021 when I was looking for someone to do family photos for us as our son was turning 1. We had a great experience with her and have had other sessions with her since then! When we had conflicting schedules for a newborn family shoot with another photographer, Sydney was quick to fit us into her schedule so that we could have those precious photos of our second son and adjusting to a family of 4. We cherish the photos that we receive and are thankful to have someone we can go back to time and time again!

Sydney excels in the art of mom and newborn photography, delivering an unforgettable experience that beautifully immortalizes the tender bond between mother and child. As a new mom, I was initially hesitant about being in front of the camera so soon after giving birth, but her warm demeanor and genuine passion quickly put me at ease. What truly sets Essentially Captured apart is their ability to capture raw emotions and fleeting moments of connection. Each photograph tells a unique story of love, wonder, and the incredible journey of motherhood. Sydney's expertise in handling newborns with care was evident, ensuring both safety and comfort throughout the session. The end result surpassed all expectations – a stunning collection of images that not only captured our physical likeness but also the profound love and joy we felt as a new family. The attention to detail in editing further enhanced the natural beauty of each photograph, creating timeless heirlooms that we proudly display in our home. I cannot recommend Essentially Captured enough for anyone looking to commemorate this precious chapter of life. Sydney's professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for her craft shine through in every aspect of her work. Thank you for giving us memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Sydney was so wonderful during the planning phase of our session. She was very responsive and flexible to the many requests I had to be sure we captured a special session for our family. She was open to all of my requests and provided great suggestions for locations to be sure the session went smoothy. She was wonderful during the session working with my children to get them to open up and be themselves and managed to get my toddler to cooperate. We received our pictures very quickly, under the initial delivery timeline, and she got back to me with some specific requests I had after the photos were delivered. We will 100% be using Sydney for sessions in the future. Thank You!!!

Sydney was so patient with my kids! We had a great time and she made everything feel so natural. Thank you so much Sydney!!