Meet sylvia

it's all about

your people

Back when Javan and I were planning our Wisconsin wedding, one of the first conversations we had was about how important it was to celebrate with our people. You know - the ones who had made us who we are, supported our relationship, and who we'd be lost without. We knew we wanted to prioritize loving on them, being fully present with them, and expressing gratitude toward them throughout the entire process.

Everything I do as a wedding photographer is with that in mind. I pride myself on know the right times to direct or pose, and the right times to step back - camera in hand, of course! That means that you get to be fully present. You get to feel the ground beneath your feet, kiss each other deeply, and soak in every precious memory with your most important people. So your biggest worries? Not happy-crying off all your mascara and tending to your sore ribs after a day of laughter!

AUTHENTIC EMOTION MEETS MAGAZINE-WORTHY IMAGERY

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mADISON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Kollette & Cody

Sylvia got to know us as a couple. It wasn’t just about the day of, it was about learning what was important to us an incorporating it into our photos. She has a real passion for this and I would recommend her 100 times over.

Get to Know A Little About Sylvia

5 quick things

If you know anything about the Enneagram, you already know I'm obsessed with what makes us unique - it's part of why I love capturing love stories so very much.

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One of the best decisions my hubs and I have ever made is when we decided that very special occasions called for a nice bottle of whiskey or scotch rather than champagne.

Whiskey Lover
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Don't let my un-enthused face confuse you - it's really hard to smile with a regulator in your mouth! Hubs and I got our open water SCUBA certifications on our honeymoon - and we LOVE it.

SCUBA Diver
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Would you believe I have a degree in electrical engineering? I grew up on Captain Picard and Luke Skywalker. As a result, I'm more than a little nerdy about everything from space to robots and beyond. And I love to revisit the classics.

Massive Nerd
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Even before my older sibling came out to the fam as genderqueer, I had all the makings of an eldest daughter, with all the stereotypes on TikTok. Yes, I am in charge of Secret Santa for my 4 siblings, and regularly plan imaginary sibling vacations.

Eldest Daughter
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uninterrupted moments.

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I stand by my values... 

My family - and my extended heart family - is full of people in the LGBT+ community, people of different religions, different languages, and different races. And it's full of love, acceptance, curiosity, and respect. I will never discriminate against any individual on the basis of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.

love is love

people are what matters

Never stop learning

The two of you are my #1 focus on your wedding day. And your close family and friends are my #2 focus. I make it a priority to know who your "wedding VIPs" are - the people you're most excited to celebrate with - and to treat them like my own family. We will never force posed photos over important moments with you VIPs - even if that means changing the written plan!

After 7 years, close to 150 weddings, and countless hours of education, I will never pass up an opportunity to experiment, learn, and grow in my craft. As the old song goes, "the more I see, the less I know." The art I create doesn't happen by accident. The experience you receive doesn't come out of thin air. I will always be a student.

romantic
dynamic
emotional
Playful
Editorial
Connection-driven

If you're looking for someone who feels like a natural part of your day - like a friend with a camera - but who knows when to step back and let you have you moment... If you're looking for images that are beautiful and emotive reminders of your wedding day, your relationships, and your legacy... You've come to the right place.

More than just getting to know each couple and family that I work with, I provide an effortless and fun experience that's catered to you, your story, and your personality. Imagine the photographic equivalent of dining at a five star restaurant - but the outfits are way better!

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You might be my kind of people!

If you've found the Han to your Leia, the chips to your guac, the princess to your toad, you need a photographer who will feel like a natural part of your wedding day but know when to hang back and let you have your moment. If you're loving what you see on this page, let's get you scheduled for your free consultation to find out if we're as great of a fit as I think we might be!

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