Capturing your blink-and-you'll miss it moments
$3,000 starting price
Columbus, Ohio and Traveling Beyond
Travels up to 300 miles See details
Sydney Lord
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hi! Hey! Hello! I'm Sydney, a Columbus, Ohio based wedding photographer, but I'll never pass up traveling! You tell me when and where, then count me in. I'm here to immerse YOUR story into a photo experience that's authentic, spontaneous, + HEARTFELT! My techniques resonate closely with my momentous and documentary photo style; allowing me to accurately depict the candid emotion of my clients.
With the lens to my eye, I feel comfortable and at home. I've been capturing authentic love stories for five years now, and I wouldn't want it any other way. What kind of stories you may ask? One that you aren't capable of putting into words. My passion runs deeper than photographs that are appealing to the eye. I'm here to capture YOUR unique story. Your smiles, laughs, cries, and timeless intimate moments in-between. There are moments in life big and small that are sometimes forgotten or un-recognized.
Capturing your blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments brings me so much joy. There are many reasons I love being a creative but this one is close to my heart. It allows me to meet new people, those of whom I probably wouldn't have ever met if it weren't for this amazing art: photography. The camera kind of acts like an icebreaker. It helps me form a conversation with just about anyone. Our conversation won't even be halfway over and you've already turned into my friend.
If you don't know me, I'm your wedding day bestie!! I'm here for anything you need - snapping BOMB photos, keeping the bridal party on track, picking the best photo locations, + I'll even pass you a tissue if you need it. I'm a fun-loving + candid + bare foot + have a good time kind of girl! On a wedding day, my goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments.
On July 24, 2022 I married my best friend. He's my greatest gift from the Lord. You think I'm kidding, I'm being dead serious. He's my absolute favorite thing. You can find me doing all of life with him. We love to find hidden places to hammock, try to cook new foods (emphasis on the word try), watch all things Law and Order, take walks, and eat lots of Mexican or Japanese food.
When I'm not shooting or editing, you can catch me spending time with Bry and our two cats Finn and Blue. Or if B is busy, I'm probably at a local coffee shop. They are basically my second home. Incase you were wondering an iced oat milk latte is my favorite! If you can't tell by now, my love language is quality time.
If I were an enneagram I'd be a 2w1. I love to connect and build relationships with people while also helping them. That's truly why I love this gift of photography so much. Each time I shoot and deliver a client their gallery, I know at the least I am helping them just by putting a smile on their face.
So when are we going to connect?
Let's chat!
Prices & packages
The Intimate Package (30 Guests or Less)
$2,000 starting price
The Intimate Package (30 Guests or Less)
$2,000 starting price
5 hours
5 hours
Engagement Session (Discounted!)
Engagement Session (Discounted!)
Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide
Mood Board
Mood Board
Custom Wedding Timeline
Custom Wedding Timeline
400+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
400+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Online Print Shop & Print Release
The Elopement Package
$2,000 starting price
The Elopement Package
$2,000 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Second Shooter
Second Shooter
Elopement Planning Guide
Elopement Planning Guide
Mood Board
Mood Board
Custom Elopement Timeline
Custom Elopement Timeline
600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Most popular
.The Platinum Package
$3,500 starting price
The Platinum Package
$3,500 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Second Shooter
Second Shooter
Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide
Mood Board
Mood Board
Custom Wedding Timeline
Custom Wedding Timeline
600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Online Print Shop & Print Release
The Diamond Package
$4,500 starting price
The Diamond Package
$4,500 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide
Mood Board
Mood Board
Custom Wedding Timeline
Custom Wedding Timeline
800+ Images
800+ Images
Gallery Previews & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
Gallery Previews & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop
Online Print Shop
Print Release
Print Release
The Destination Package
$5,000 starting price
The Destination Package
$5,000 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
800+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
800+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
Second Shooter
Second Shooter
Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide
Custom Destination Timeline
Custom Destination Timeline
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Online Print Shop & Print Release
The Ultimate Package
$5,500 starting price
The Ultimate Package
$5,500 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Second Shooter
Second Shooter
Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide
Mood Board
Mood Board
Custom Wedding Timeline
Custom Wedding Timeline
1000+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
1000+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks
Gallery Previews
Gallery Previews
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
High Resolution & Web Size Gallery
Online Print Shop & Print Release
Online Print Shop & Print Release
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- The Intimate Package (30 Guests or Less)$2,000 starting priceThe Intimate Package (30 Guests or Less)$2,000 starting price5 hours5 hoursEngagement Session (Discounted!)Engagement Session (Discounted!)Wedding Planning GuideWedding Planning GuideMood BoardMood BoardCustom Wedding TimelineCustom Wedding Timeline400+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks400+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print Shop & Print ReleaseOnline Print Shop & Print Release
- The Elopement Package$2,000 starting priceThe Elopement Package$2,000 starting price6 hours6 hoursEngagement SessionEngagement SessionSecond ShooterSecond ShooterElopement Planning GuideElopement Planning GuideMood BoardMood BoardCustom Elopement TimelineCustom Elopement Timeline600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print Shop & Print ReleaseOnline Print Shop & Print Release
- Most popular.The Platinum Package$3,500 starting priceThe Platinum Package$3,500 starting price6 hours6 hoursEngagement SessionEngagement SessionSecond ShooterSecond ShooterWedding Planning GuideWedding Planning GuideMood BoardMood BoardCustom Wedding TimelineCustom Wedding Timeline600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks600+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print Shop & Print ReleaseOnline Print Shop & Print Release
- The Diamond Package$4,500 starting priceThe Diamond Package$4,500 starting price8 hours8 hoursEngagement SessionEngagement SessionWedding Planning GuideWedding Planning GuideMood BoardMood BoardCustom Wedding TimelineCustom Wedding Timeline800+ Images800+ ImagesGallery Previews & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksGallery Previews & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print ShopOnline Print ShopPrint ReleasePrint Release
- The Destination Package$5,000 starting priceThe Destination Package$5,000 starting price8 hours8 hours800+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks800+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksSecond ShooterSecond ShooterWedding Planning GuideWedding Planning GuideCustom Destination TimelineCustom Destination TimelineHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print Shop & Print ReleaseOnline Print Shop & Print Release
- The Ultimate Package$5,500 starting priceThe Ultimate Package$5,500 starting price10 hours10 hoursEngagement SessionEngagement SessionSecond ShooterSecond ShooterWedding Planning GuideWedding Planning GuideMood BoardMood BoardCustom Wedding TimelineCustom Wedding Timeline1000+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak Peeks1000+ Images & 48 Hour Sneak PeeksGallery PreviewsGallery PreviewsHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryHigh Resolution & Web Size GalleryOnline Print Shop & Print ReleaseOnline Print Shop & Print Release
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Sydney Lord
Owner
Oh hey, I'm Sydney! But most of my friends call me Syd, and since you are now one, you can too!
If you don't already know me, I'm your wedding day bestie!! I'm here for anything you need - snapping BOMB photos, keeping the bridal party on track, picking the best photo locations, + I'll even pass you a tissue if you need it. I'm a fun-loving + candid + bare foot + have a good time kind of girl! On a wedding day, my goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments.
Growing up from third grade on I was home schooled (and no I wasn't your typical introverted have no life kid haha!) I was actually the complete opposite! Through high school, I thought I wanted to do be an occupational therapist. In my junior year, I joined a career center where I applied to get into the health and fitness program to begin the journey for being an OT. As a student, you had to have a secondary choice and mine was photography. Turns out the fitness program was full so I automatically was put into photography program. I thought it would be a fun hobby or side job but never my full time career. After two months into the program I knew this was the calling God had on my life. That's where my journey began and the rest is history.
On July 24, 2022 I married my best friend. He's my greatest gift from the Lord. You think I'm kidding, I'm being dead serious. He's my absolute favorite thing. You can find me doing all of life with him. We love to find hidden places to hammock, try to cook new foods (emphasis on the word try), watch all things Law and Order, take walks, and eat lots of Mexican or Japanese food.
When I'm not shooting or editing, you can catch me spending time with Bry and our two cats Finn and Blue. Or if B is busy, I'm probably at a local coffee shop. They are basically my second home. Incase you were wondering an iced oat milk latte is my favorite! If you can't tell by now, my love language is quality time.
If I were an enneagram I'd
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5.0
out of 5.014 reviews
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Sydney Grace Photography receives glowing reviews from couples and families for capturing the essence of weddings with professionalism, creativity, and exceptional service. Clients praise Sydney for her calming and supportive demeanor, eye for detail, and ability to make everyone feel at ease, resulting in stunning, emotive images that beautifully preserve special moments. Additionally, the addition of a second shooter adds extra angles and coverage, making the experience even more memorable and enjoyable. Clients highly recommend Sydney for her artistic talent, personalized approach, and exceptional results in documenting weddings and other special occasions.Review photos
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Julianne H
5.0
2/03/2025
We couldn't have asked for a more incredible wedding photographer! From start to finish, Sydney was professional, creative and an absolute joy to work with. She has an amazing eye for detail and captured every special moment so beautifully. It felt like we were reliving the day all over again when we saw the photos.
Her calm and friendly demeanor made everyone feel at ease, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The final images were breathtaking-- natural, vibrant and filled with emotion.
If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares about your vision and will deliver beyond your expectations, look no further than Sydney Grace. We're so grateful to her for preserving these precious memories. We also added a second shooter, Haleigh, and it was incredible to have double the angles and photos to choose from!
Thank you, Sydney, for being such an important part of our day!
Madison J
5.0
1/06/2025
Sydney was absolutely amazing from start to finish (and beyond)! Not only did she capture some beautiful photos of our wedding day, but she also managed to do so while wrangling camera shy bride/groom, high number family portraits, and a ~very~ loose wedding plan. She was such a pleasure, and our families do in fact still talk about how great she was and how they hope she is doing well. So long story short, she was loved by the couple, family, and friends. We couldn't recommend her more!!
Vendor response 01/06/2025
It was truly a pleasure working with you both and your families. I’m so glad I could help ...
capture such a monumental day in your lives. Your trust made all the difference, and I’m thrilled that the photos reflect the love and joy you all shared. It means the world to hear that your families were just as happy with the experience as you were – that’s always my goal! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day.
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Kassidy W
5.0
12/18/2024
Sydney is the best there is! We could not be more thrilled with the experience we had with Sydney! From the start to finish, she was professional, friendly, and incredibly skilled at capturing every beautiful moment of our wedding day.
From our first consultation, we knew we were in good hands. Sydney took the time to understand our vision; offering suggestions and guidance, while still respecting our preferences.
The photographs were absolutely stunning. Each picture captures the emotion and beauty of our day. We also appreciated the quick turnaround for receiving our photos and the final gallery was presented so beautifully. The album was simply breathtaking. Every time we look at it, we’re reminded of how magical our day was and it’s all thanks to Sydney Grace Photography.
If you’re looking for a photographer who not only has incredible technical skill but also knows how to make you feel comfortable and relaxed, we highly recommend Sydney Grace Photographer. She truly made our wedding day unforgettable with their talent and professionalism.
Vendor response 01/06/2025
Kassidy, I’m beyond thrilled that you’re happy with the photos and the overall experience....
From the moment we started planning, I could tell your day would be something special, and it was such an honor to be a part of it. I truly appreciate you trusting me and I’m so glad you felt comfortable throughout the process. Your kind words mean the world.
Julianna W
5.0
12/15/2024
We hired Sydney for our engagement session and wedding, and she was AMAZING (and also - very reasonable price-wise)! From the initial planning all the way to the wedding day, Sydney was not only an absolute gem to work with, she also captured our day perfectly. She created our wedding timeline, flipped between the bridesmaids and the groomsmen suites and kept everyone on time, and managed our three families perfectly - all while making sure that she was focused on what was most important to my husband and I - the bride and groom portraits. We were so lucky to work with Sydney, and have GORGEOUS life-long memories because of her. One thing’s for sure - with every major life event, we will keep coming back to Sydney. She is so beyond talented, and she truly is the best in the business.
Vendor response 01/06/2025
It truly means the world to me to know that I was able to help capture such a special day ...
for you and Joey. From the engagement session to the wedding day, it was an honor to work with you and your families. I’m so glad you loved the photographs and felt that I was able to manage everything seamlessly while still focusing on what mattered most to you – your love and the memories you’ll cherish forever. I’m incredibly grateful for your trust and kind words, and I can’t wait to be there for all the milestones ahead!
Haley R
5.0
12/11/2024
When I first came across Sydney’s photos I instantly knew that I wanted her to be apart of our big day and the journey that lead up to it. From engagement pictures, to a fun Valentine’s Day shoot and our wedding day, I am so grateful to have been able to work with Sydney! She made our wedding day unforgettable and I will always be so thankful for the pictures that were captured. The moment my husband and I received our photos back, we cried because all we wanted was to be able to relive that day over and over again. I am extremely thankful that is exactly what we get to do with our photos. Sydney, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything and making us both feel so special and for always making the experience fun and unforgettable! Absolutely looking forward to working with Sydney again in the future for all of life’s special and fun moments!
Vendor response 01/06/2025
Haley, I have enjoyed every moment capturing memories for you and Cameron. Your love and s...
upport means so much to me. You aren't just a client to me, but also a friend. I can't wait to document more of your journey through life.
Avery B
5.0
11/30/2024
Syd is hands down the best photographer I’ve ever had! She is kind and sweet, she kept me calm and made me feel amazing! Not only is she supportive during your session she is so talented! Her work is amazing and she take the time to make sure everything is perfect! I will definitely be having her photograph every important moment in my life!!
Vendor response 12/11/2024
Avery, this made my day. Thank you so much. It was truly so much fun working with you. You...
aren't only my client, but also now a friend. I can't wait to capture more moments in your life!
Sarah M
5.0
5/11/2024
If you’re looking for a photographer who can capture not only overall amazing quality pictures but who can capture all the the romance, love and happiness of your wedding day or any other occasion, Sydney is your girl! She is so incredibly sweet and blew my mind with how amazing our wedding photos turned out! She did more than what I could have ever asked for.. I’ve always had trouble with posing for pictures and she was able to make posing feel so natural and came up with the cutest ideas when I had no idea what to do. Sydney is so amazing, professional and kind, and we can’t wait to have her continue to capture future moments in our life!
Vendor response 01/06/2025
Sarah, I am so sorry for my late response. Thank you so much for your incredibly kind word...
s! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear how happy you are with your wedding photos. It was such a joy working with you both and capturing the love, happiness, and excitement of your big day. I’m so glad I could help you feel comfortable and at ease with the posing – I always aim to make those moments feel natural and fun, so it means a lot to hear that it worked out so well! Your trust and warmth made it such a rewarding experience, and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to document such an important chapter of your lives. I’m so excited to continue working with you both in the future and to capture even more beautiful moments as your journey together unfolds.
Madison G
5.0
10/29/2023
I worked with Sydney for my engagement photos and wedding. She is absolutely amazing! She had a sneak peek in about 24 hours after each session. I also got my fully edited photos within 2 weeks. She is very easy to communicate with and has great suggestions on how to ensure you get every shot you want! I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer for any and all events.
Olivia P
5.0
10/27/2023
Sydney did an incredible job with our wedding in September! From our first consultation to our wedding day, communication was nothing short of seamless. We met several times to go over the timeline and make sure we were on the same page! Not only did do an INCREDIBLE job with our pictures, but was such a joy to work with! We can’t wait to continue to get our pictures done by Sydney, her talent and care for her customers and friends is unmatched.
Olivia B
5.0
10/26/2023
Sydney is an absolutely amazing photographer! From the initial consultation we just clicked and she made me feel so comfortable. She helped bring my wedding vision to life and was so easy to work with. I am forever grateful that she was able to capture my engagement and wedding photographs. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Stacy R
5.0
7/15/2023
Sydney is absolutely amazing to work with. The quality of her work is outstanding and she is incredibly creative. She gave my husband and I breathtaking photos of our wedding day that everyone brags on and we couldn’t be happier!
Sydney J
5.0
7/11/2023
My husband and I chose to hire Sydney as our photographer and from the get go, it was one of the best decisions we made! From the beginning, Sydney reach out to me to begin discussing wedding details and begin to form a relationship. Her personality makes it seem like you have known her forever! We talked several times before the wedding and I felt very confident in her abilities because of how professional she was over the phone as well as the details that she brought up for me to think about, photography wise! Her main priority is getting the images that YOU feel are important. Throughout our wedding day, she was incredible to work with. She made pictures stress free and so much FUN! The turnaround time for getting our pictures back was very quick. We had previews within a week and all pictures back soon after. The pictures were everything we could dream of and upon looking through the pictures, there were so many included that my husband and I did not even know she was anywhere around taking pictures. Sydney is absolutely incredible and I would highly recommend her!
Megan B
5.0
7/11/2023
I loved working with Sydney!! She is the best and she works with you to make sure that your day is as special as you !!! She went above and beyond and knew when I needed a break in between all the photos. The photos she took were so elegant and professional. She not only listened to me but any questions my husband had she answered them without hesitation. Sydney is a very personalable person and she is also very professional. Sydney captured the pictures in a way that was warm and inviting and she also captured the ones that I thought I would be crying in but she got me when the time was right and captured the moments that will last a lifetime. I was soooooo in awe of the pictures and would defintley hire her again in a heart beat, for other occacions! She is the best at capturing the best moments on your special day!!!
Hannah O
5.0
7/11/2023
Sydney and Caleb were the best photographers I could have asked for at my wedding! They captured every moment so perfectly! They were very organized and knew exactly how to make everything run smoothly. They really went above and beyond! We would definitely recommend going with them for any events/ photography needs!
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