based in SWVA, available wherever love takes me
Capturing the moments that captivate your heart
documenting love stories Since 2023
The heart behind the camera
Hi friends, I'm Sydney Adkins! I'm a 25 year old self taught photographer based in SouthWest Virginia. I am passionate about preserving your beautiful moments. Your memories and accomplishments are so important to me! I'm here for the big moments and all the little details in between. I first started photography as a hobby in 2016, but finally got the courage to make this full-time at the end of 2023 and I'm so glad I did! I have loved every second of it. I've grown so much over the years and I'm so grateful for the many opportunities and people I've met through photography!
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"I highly recommend Sydney, she is so so so sweet and down to earth!!! She made me feel very comfortable and not awkward. She knew all of the poses and even asked me if I had some that I wanted to do and made sure that we got everything that I had in mind! She also took her time and didn't rush. I am definitely booking again for future pictures!"
Brooke & logan
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"Sydney was amazing! We had a blast doing this shoot and the pictures came out incredible. I would book her over and over again. We cannot wait to book another session with her! I loved everything about this experience."
courtney & ryan
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“We loved our session with Sydney! She is a great person and wonderful photographer! We wanted some family pictures made and we couldn’t have picked anyone better to capture the beautiful moments she helped us capture! She is great with kids and helping them smile and she is so patient! 10/10 would recommend for any photography needs you have! ❤️”
the watson's
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"Had a great time with Sydney. She is super sweet and made the experience so much more enjoyable. Not to mention the pictures and moments she caught of my best friends and I. Highly recommend if you're looking for a photographer."
lacey crowder
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"I highly recommend Sydney as a photographer! She is very professional, flexible, talented, and sweet. She was my wedding photographer and did an amazing job! She captured all of the beautiful details of our wedding and made our special moments even more beautiful. There was so much care and thought put into each photo. I would choose her as my photographer again for any major life event."
the wall's
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"I can't thank Sydney enough for the wonderful photos and her fantastic work!! We are SO pleased with the outcome and how authentically she captured our special moments. She truly captured our family in the most amazing way!!!"
justice simmons
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"Sydney Dawn Photography is wonderful! She is great to work with, listens to all of your ideas & incorporates them into the shoot. She did a super cute kindergarten graduate shoot of my daughter!"
amanda Pugh
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"10/10. I would recommend highly to anyone from couples pictures to weddings. My pictures were absolutely amazing and left me speechless. I will definitely be using her in the future for all my professional photography needs!"
katie + Levi
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"I highly recommend Sydney's photography! She does such an amazing job and is very sweet. She did me and my boyfriend's prom pictures and also helped with my senior pictures. They both turned out great and I love them. Especially my prom ones!! She is very good at what she does 10/10 recommend and will definitely be booking more sessions with her!"
andi Ratcliff
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"Where do I even begin describing the experiences I have had with Sydney Dawn Photography. I am a fellow photographer myself, so I am usually the one behind the lens instead of in front of it - but Sydney always makes me feel so comfortable and beautiful in front of the lens. Her communication & styles are so unique and show the beauty deep within her passion. I cannot thank her more for my pictures and my wonderful experience with her. I highly recommend her. Definitely five stars!"
emily fricker
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"Sydney made our special day even more special. She captured so many memories and helped make some too! I've loved working with her from the engagement photos to the wedding day. I can't recommend her enough!!!"
The bethell's
memories worth everything
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Framed photographer magazine (2)
Shutter up magazine (2)
Unscripted (1)
The Photograp.her Magazine (1)
