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radiant PHOTOGRAPHY by sydney danielle

July 26, 2022

Most of us really love that golden ‘glowy’ look when it comes to outdoor portraits, and for good reason! Great lighting makes for dreamier all around better photos. So, how do you make sure you get that when you schedule an outdoor photo shoot? It’s pretty simple: begin photos later in the evening as Spring […]

January 24, 2022

Camp North end in Charlotte has become one of my favorite locations for photo sessions! I love the colorful, industrial, eclectic vibe of the place — and not to mention — there are some great artists and food vendors there. As we walk around, there seems like endless spots for creative shots. I also love […]

January 8, 2022

Last year, I loved booking more sessions in holiday lights! Being surrounded in dreamy lights during the holiday season has become one of my favorite things I look forward to, and getting to photograph my clients in them made me so happy. I’m sharing my top favorite places in North Carolina with fantastic backdrops for […]

January 2, 2022

FILED IN: Christmas, Portraits

These holiday photos were so fun to create!! We had a great time, despite it being one of the coldest, most windy days of December. I really enjoy strolling through Camp North End in Charlotte as there are new art installations each season amidst the eclectic, industrial style this area has to offer. Us girls […]

September 25, 2021

FILED IN: Portraits

We loved the new ‘Cruella’ movie from Disney this year and wanted to do some portraits inspired by the modern film. This perfect little spot in Baxter Village in Fort Mill was great for our pics of Mabry and her fur baby. Mabry is notorious for portraying Disney villains on camera — you should see […]

September 16, 2021

FILED IN: Portraits

Fact: cake smashes are not just for kids! I loved this themed portrait session, and Amy definitely makes 40 the new 20. Alice in Wonderland has become a popular party theme, and I’m here for it. I really enjoy shoots like these, and I’m so glad she found me online! Amy owns a cookie company […]

June 6, 2020

Senior class of 2020, hats off to you guys! You have braved through a turmoil of a year that included a disruptive global pandemic and much more unwanted events… I hope and pray that through the adversity, your class and generation will be a new hope and strength to lead us into a better future. […]

May 9, 2020

I wanted to dedicate a special blog post featuring a creative series of composite photos from 2017 to present! What you’ll find throughout this page are special interest sessions where imaginations guide the way. Do you have a dream or fun vision you’d like to see come to life through a photograph? When you book […]

November 10, 2019

We had a stunning bridal portrait session at the historic Providence Cotton Mill earlier this past Summer, and I’m excited to finally share these! Casey (now Mrs. Christopher) made a most beautiful bride in her elegant Kitty Chen couture dress. One of my favorite parts of her bridal look was her long, dreamy, vintage veil. We took […]

April 24, 2019

FILED IN: Children, Portraits

Right at the beginning of Spring, we photographed a beautiful session during the golden hour. What’s more precious than two friends frolicking in grass fields, collecting flowers, and having fun just as littles girls do? Add in a few goats, and how priceless are these photos!? We had the pleasure of shooting on some of […]

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