Hi, I'm Sydney!

Hello!! My name is Sydney Maynard and I am the Owner/Photographer of Sydney Olivia Photography.

I have always loved taking photos. I started by photographing of a few of my friends when I was just 14. After lots of practice and learning I decided to officially start my business in February of 2020. I have loved every minute since!

In May of 2024 I graduated from South Dakota State University, earning my degree in Advertising. I loved Brookings so much that I decided to stay and am now based here!

Aside from photography, I love the simple joys of life. Traveling, learning, meeting new friends, and spending time with my people top the list. I also enjoy a good sunset, movie night, and hanging out with my goldendoodle, Mav :) I often find myself capturing the little things because they are so special to me!

My passion for photography has led me to many great people and I would love to connect with you as well!

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“We’ve had Sydney capture all of our life’s milestones: engagement, wedding, newborn session- and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her style and down-to-earth personality makes every time we shoot with her so memorable, easy, and fun. It also helps that we always love the outcome every time she sends us the gallery- she’s simply good at what she does. Can’t recommend her enough!!! We love Sydney Olivia Photography!”

—Ryan & Niki Mallinger

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“Sydney knocks it out of the park every SINGLE TIME. She is super talented, easygoing & on trend with the latest. She makes sessions completely comfortable & customizable!!”

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“Sydney is such a talented photographer! She knows how to get the perfect photos each and every time. I have loved working with her & will continue to book her whenever I need!”

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“Sydney is the best! Her sessions are so fun & she makes you feel so comfortable! She captured our love & joy so perfectly with her camera & I can’t imagine anyone else as our photographer!”

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“Sydney does such an amazing job! Her pictures turn out so good, and I just couldn’t more pleased with our engagement photos. I can’t wait to see her work her magic on our big day!”

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“I had such a fun time at my shoot and loved all of my pictures! Sydney had a vision, and brought it to life! I would totally recommend Sydney to anyone wanting great pictures!!”

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“Sydney was absolutely amazing with capturing our wedding day. She truly has an eye for catching emotions and photos you never would think you would have. I still look at our pictures everyday and am very thankful we had such an amazing photographer! Highly recommend!”

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“I found Sydney through Instagram and immediately knew I had to have her do my senior pictures. She was amazing to work with through it all and my pictures turned out great! I have has numerous people ask me who did my pictures since then! I would 100 percent book Sydney again!”

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