Sydney is absolutely incredible! From start to finish she was so communicative and wanted to learn about us as a couple so she could get our vision just right and she delivered! During our wedding process she had her baby but still managed to oversee the whole process and make sure our day went seamlessly. Haley took our photos the day of the wedding but had the exact same care and direction that Sydney had the whole time. It rained our entire wedding day but Haley was an absolute angel and made sure to capture all of the beauty in the chaos. Sydney’s editing made it even more romantic and beautiful.
I cannot recommend her enough! She exceeded my expectations and my photos are everyone’s favorite part of my wedding. I’m still sharing the entire album months later!!
Kayalani C.
5.0
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, I can't recommend Sydney enough! From the very beginning, she was responsive, always available to answer my questions, and stayed on top of the timeline and scheduling, which made the wedding planning process so much less stressful.
Sydney has an amazing artistic eye and truly takes the time to understand your vision and any inspiration you have.
She even went above and beyond after the wedding by printing photos for me to help resolve an issue I was having with my printer. That level of care and thoughtfulness meant so much.
If you hire Sydney, you'll feel supported, at ease, and end up with stunning photos that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Lauren H.
5.0
About this vendor
Sydney Lord
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Columbus, Ohio Wedding Photographer
Sydney Grace Photographs offers photo services for weddings in Columbus, OH.
Capturing Authentic Love Stories
Photographer Sydney has five years of experience capturing authentic love stories. She travels anywhere for the right couple and always says yes to new locations. Her documentary style focuses on candid emotion rather than posed perfection. She captures smiles, laughs, happy tears, and quiet, intimate moments throughout the day.
Photography Style and Approach
Sydney Grace Photographs offers a range of flexible services to create a personalized experience. There are also several extras to make your wedding day experience even more special. These include à la carte hours of coverage, expedited seven-day gallery delivery, custom photo albums, and Polaroid camera shots. All images are delivered as digital files through a private online gallery within eight weeks. These photos can be printed, shared, and cherished for years to come. Add-on service options include boudoir, rehearsal dinner, day-after sessions, and more.
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Meet the team
Sydney Lord
Owner
Oh hey, I’m Sydney! But my friends call me Syd, and since we’re friends now, you can too!
Think of me as your wedding day bestie! I’m here to capture the real, in-between moments, keep things fun, help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and probably make you laugh along the way. I’m all about candid moments, bare feet, happy tears, and making sure you actually get to embrace your wedding day instead of feeling like you’re stuck in front of the camera.
Photography wasn’t even my original plan, but the Lord had other ideas! What started as a high school program I stumbled into quickly became something I knew I was meant to do. And honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me doing life with my husband, Bry, and our two boys, Koda and Milo. We love finding hidden spots to hammock, trying new recipes (emphasis on trying), watching Law & Order, and eating all the Mexican, Aisan and Japanese food. You can also find me at a local coffee shop with an iced oat milk latte in hand because, let’s be real, it’s basically my second home.
I can’t wait to hear your story and be part of one of the biggest days of yours!
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Reviewers rave about an exceptionally talented, communicative photographer who understands couples' vision, calms camera‑shy clients, and captures authentic, romantic moments. She’s professional, organized, quick with edits, and goes above and beyond—handling timelines, extra prints, second shooters, and tricky logistics. Many say they’d hire her again and highly recommend her.
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Julianne H
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5.0
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!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
Juju, from the moment we connected it truly felt like we had known each other for years. Y...
our wedding day was filled with so many raw moments and I'm so glad to of been there to capture them for you. (I might have even cried a little too!) Thank you for allowing me to be there on your day. It was a dream. I hope to capture more of your memories next time you are in Ohio! :))
Kayalani C
5.0
Sydney is absolutely incredible! From start to finish she was so communicative and wanted to learn about us as a couple so she could get our vision just right and she delivered! Du...
ring our wedding process she had her baby but still managed to oversee the whole process and make sure our day went seamlessly. Haley took our photos the day of the wedding but had the exact same care and direction that Sydney had the whole time. It rained our entire wedding day but Haley was an absolute angel and made sure to capture all of the beauty in the chaos. Sydney’s editing made it even more romantic and beautiful.
I cannot recommend her enough! She exceeded my expectations and my photos are everyone’s favorite part of my wedding. I’m still sharing the entire album months later!!
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Lauren H
5.0
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, I can't recommend Sydney enough! From the very beginning, she was responsive, always available to answer my questions, and stayed on t...
op of the timeline and scheduling, which made the wedding planning process so much less stressful.
Sydney has an amazing artistic eye and truly takes the time to understand your vision and any inspiration you have.
She even went above and beyond after the wedding by printing photos for me to help resolve an issue I was having with my printer. That level of care and thoughtfulness meant so much.
If you hire Sydney, you'll feel supported, at ease, and end up with stunning photos that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Diantre P
5.0
Working with Sydney for our wedding was an absolute dream! She didn’t just take pictures; she truly captured the energy, laughter, and all the authentic, candid moments of our day....
Sydney made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, and she really listened to the vision I had, ensuring that I was able to capture all the moments I had listed. Additionally, she turned our photos around so quickly, which was fantastic. It’s been an incredible experience to relive the day through the photos! If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also feels like a hype-person and friend on your big day, hire her immediately! We cannot recommend her enough!
Aryn P
5.0
Choosing Sydney as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. From our engagement session to our wedding day, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ea...
se in front of the camera.
The photos she captured are incredible. Looking through our gallery, we get to relive not just the big moments, but also the genuine emotions and candid interactions that made our day so unique and meaningful. She has an incredible eye for capturing the moments you don’t even realize are happening, and those have become some of our favorite memories.
If we could do it all over again, we would choose Sydney again without hesitation. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Sydney B
5.0
From the moment I got on Sydney's website I knew I loved her pictures and editing style! After talking to her for the first time I knew I wanted her to be our wedding photographer....
She was amazing to work with from our engagement session to our wedding day! She helped coach us through our awkwardness of posing and was very patient with the time it took to include our dog in our engagement session and wedding day! She created so many memories that will last our lifetime!
Alison C
5.0
Sydney shot my "half baked" and a maternity session for me. Although she doesn't do these types of sessions a whole lot they were better than I could have ever asked for. She is su...
ch an amazing photographer and knows how's to make her clients or who ever she is photographing feel comfortable. Her editing style is sooo beautiful and truly remarkable. I would 10/10 times recommend using Sydney for your wedding or any photography needs 🤍
Jessica D
5.0
I can’t rave about Sydney enough. By far one of the most memorable vendors of our day — she was professional, personable and made everything so easy and stress free. We didn’t have...
to worry about posing or what to do next because she handled it all! Our photos are AMAZING & even our guests had so many positive things to say about her. You spend so much time with your photographer on your wedding day so it’s such an important decision to make, and I’m SO glad we had Sydney!! She is AMAZING!
Trevor B
5.0
Sydney was very organized and professional and was incredibly helpful with getting what was needed done. She was calm throughout the entire process as well and was always willing ...
to be a sounding board to help get my thoughts clear if there were questions or changes with anything. On top of that, her pictures were beautiful and captured our wedding day exactly how I imagined!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
Thank you so much Alycia and Trevor! It was an honor to play such a huge role in your day....
You guys kickstarted my 2025 year and I wouldn't have wanted it to be any other way! I hope to capture more of your moments in life soon. :)
Madison J
5.0
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 ca...
mera 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!!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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.
Kassidy W
5.0
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.
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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
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, Sydne...
y 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.
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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
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 Valent...
ine’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!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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
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 ta...
lented! 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!!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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
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 an...
y 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!
Response from Sydney Grace Photographs
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
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 w...
ithin 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 T
5.0
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
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
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 t...
hat everyone brags on and we couldn’t be happier!
Sydney J
5.0
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 discuss...
ing 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
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 i...
n 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
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 ev...
erything run smoothly. They really went above and beyond! We would definitely recommend going with them for any events/ photography needs!
