Sydney Paige Photography

Sydney Paige Photography My style is a mixture of modern portraiture and art. My two favorite sides of photography are Fine Art and Wedding related events!

Fine Art, Conceptual photography can have many different interpretations. To me, it includes creating new worlds and showing different aspects of what a moment in time means to me. What I see and feel at that moment, I want to capture and make others feel as well.

"It's Fine. I'm Fine. Everything is Fine." - 2024Model: LillianTo be REALLY honest with you, I didn't sleep the first 24...
11/07/2024

"It's Fine. I'm Fine. Everything is Fine." - 2024
Model: Lillian

To be REALLY honest with you, I didn't sleep the first 24 hours after the election. I was shaking my anxiety was so bad. I took (legal) gummies (yes, very much plural - it's my self care right now so I don't spiral). I pushed pause on a lot of my social media apps, reached out to those I love, started planning our options after Christian graduates from high school in May (safe states and countries to watch), and created a few new pieces of art.

This was the first one - inspired by the 'this is fine' fire meme.

I finally crashed, slept, and had an interview today. My body is drained and - for the first time - I'm so thankful I'm on steroids right now for my MCAS or who knows what my body would be doing.

Some of the news coming out the past 24 hours has been very disheartening. The hate, the bigotry... There are stories coming out of hate acts being threatened or committed against people of color, the LGBTQ community, and women. And I know this is just the beginning, it's going to get much worse. I'm a Texan - been here since I was three years old. But this isn't home anymore, because it's not safe for me, my kids, or my sister.

*Any hateful comments or DMs will be reported. I don't have time for your bull s**t*

"Enkindle" - 2024Model: Liv Hollingsworth I don't have a lot of words. I don't want to feel right now. I'm going to take...
11/06/2024

"Enkindle" - 2024
Model: Liv Hollingsworth

I don't have a lot of words. I don't want to feel right now. I'm going to take a few days to myself. I'm still here, still holding my candle, but there's an ugly storm coming I'm not ready for.

Do I stay or do I go?

"Water Doesn't Lie" - 2024Model: Jane Love I find that one of the most beautiful things about art is how subjective it i...
10/20/2024

"Water Doesn't Lie" - 2024
Model: Jane Love

I find that one of the most beautiful things about art is how subjective it is. We can each look at the same image, painting, sculpture, book, or listen to the same song and it can mean something different to each of us.

A dear friend saw this image and thought Jane's reflections appeared like flower petals, and she was the center releasing pollen. Another friend told me it felt like Jane had lost something or someone and was now losing part of herself in the process. Two beautiful interpretations.

Something that I've learned after working with Jane: Jane's a powerhouse when it comes to conveying emotions. Not just her facial expressions, but her body language. I could flip through any of the RAW images that I have of her and instantly feel something.

While making this image, I started out with no deep meaning - I just knew I wanted to create reflections in the water at different angles. I literally opened Photoshop and scrolled quickly through until I found one of Jane standing. I just clicked on a random one from the folder and started making reflections when...

"Water doesn't lie" instantly popped into my mind, and I can't tell you if it's from a movie, a book, or just a saying I've heard before - but I googled it to try and figure it out and found a rabbit hole on Reddit about the taste of water. 🙃

But "water doesn't lie" means the truth will always be revealed. In this image, Jane stands center with these reflections of herself looking back at her. She can't avoid them, though I don't think she wants to. I felt like she came to the water to face these true versions of herself and let go of the facade that she always had to portray herself a certain way to the world. She finally felt free and safe enough to become her truest self.

Honestly though, if I walked past this in real life I should think I happened upon a witch doing a spell... 🫣😅

What do you see and feel in this image?

I realized I haven't posted my work here in a while. To be honest, I'm much more active on Instagram (sydneypaigedecides...
10/10/2024

I realized I haven't posted my work here in a while. To be honest, I'm much more active on Instagram (sydneypaigedecides). I'm trying to be better!

I had the most beautiful experience attending Brooke Shaden Promoting Passion Conference (lovingly referred to as PPC) this year in England. I came back still terrified of flying - but so rejuvenated in my creativity and desire to build self-confidence.

Here are some of my images so far from PPC. The model in the red dress is Jane Love and the model in the blue dress is Lillian Merritt. And the two models in the textured piece are Jane and Stef. The moon is from a picture by Jane that I wanted to incorporate for her as we had a full moon ceremony together while in England that was magical.

I'm trying to get better at posting on here too - but you'll primarily see me post my art on Instagram. "Depths" - 2024M...
08/31/2024

I'm trying to get better at posting on here too - but you'll primarily see me post my art on Instagram.

"Depths" - 2024
Model: Jane Love

There's something about my brain - going through all these images of beautiful people in lovely dresses with dreamy-fantasy backgrounds... And my mind goes, "make Jane into a betta fish."😂 Definitely not the weirdest thing she's been turned into...

There's always a craft night at PPC, and this year we did paper marbling. I used one of those creations as a texture for the image.

I miss everyone and everything (especially the weather right now) so much after the first week back. It's so interesting being around creative energy 247 and then returning to reality...

"Too Much" - 2024Model: Vivian CoveI haven't been creating a lot. There's so much going on in life (and in the world) th...
01/06/2024

"Too Much" - 2024
Model: Vivian Cove

I haven't been creating a lot. There's so much going on in life (and in the world) that it's been hard to find the strength to do things I love when I'm just trying to keep it all together.

I created this the other night after opening up my unfinished projects folder and tried working on this image again. I thought it would be a creative challenge to get me back in the swing of things.

This image has gone through so many different transformations... Different props, backgrounds, textures on the skin, etc.. And if you follow my stories, you'll remember I thought I had a finished product last night. But I just made her look like a head of lettuce. 😅

I changed the color to blue and got more of a wave vibe. No more lettuce! 😂

I think my soul knew this image needed time. And now was the right time. I was a little too scared to share it (I KNOW. I'M WORKING ON MY FEARS, Y'ALL. I'M TRYING). So, I shared it first in my PPC group last night. Thanks y'all for helping me work through my fears.

This may be too much right now, but the waves will settle soon... 💓

"Suffocation" from my series, Strobilation. This is the next piece I want to share in my Strobilation series, currently ...
08/01/2023

"Suffocation" from my series, Strobilation.

This is the next piece I want to share in my Strobilation series, currently featured at the

Creating Strobilation has allowed me to reintroduce myself, to myself. Strobilation is a reproduction by division of the body into segments, which develop into separate individuals. It's how some species, like worms and jellyfish, reproduce. I've reproduced myself in this capacity, forming segments that have their own individual stories to tell.

I work an 8-5 cubicle/office job (currently wfh, which I know I am very lucky for). I've been in this field since 2009 (my (very) early 20's). I'm good at it. I'm great at it, actually. There are parts of it I really enjoy...and there are parts of it that I loathe. I think the hardest part is it both physically and mentally drains me. I do this job, so we can survive in society (i.e., pay for bills, rent/mortgage, food, gas, etc.).

You ask what my dream is? To be a full time artist that is able to provide for my family with my art (that includes my photography (mixed-media, etc.) and my writing). However, we live in a world where making a living as a full time artist is a difficult thing to accomplish - for various reasons that can differ from person to person. But, it doesn't mean I won't stop trying.

But sometimes capitalism is so fu***ng suffocating. It makes me think about all the folks in the world who didn't get to focus on what they truly wanted to do because they needed to make ends meet and were forced to follow a different path.

While I am grateful for the experience I have from the cubicle/office job I have worked (especially the friends I have made) and how it has provided for myself and my family, I desperately wish it wasn't something I had to do. And right now, my art is the only thing getting me through it.

Medium: Photography
Print Size: 18"x18"
Frame Size: 21.25" x 21.25"
Price: $749 (please contact the Georgetown Art Center for inquiries)

Model: Vivian Cove

"All Eyes on Me" from my series, Strobilation. This is the next piece I want to share in my Strobilation series, current...
08/01/2023

"All Eyes on Me" from my series, Strobilation.

This is the next piece I want to share in my Strobilation series, currently featured at the

Creating Strobilation has allowed me to reintroduce myself, to myself. Strobilation is a reproduction by division of the body into segments, which develop into separate individuals. It's how some species, like worms and jellyfish, reproduce. I've reproduced myself in this capacity, forming segments that have their own individual stories to tell.

Awhile back, I made a piece that got quite the response. Everyone told me to make more art in that style. I was torn, because some of the voices were very prominent. And that piece, while I loved it, was a one-time thing where I experimented with something new. I had fun, but I didn't have the desire to follow that path much more.

These feelings convinced me even more so that I was no way I was an artist. Why didn't I want to go down the path they recommended? Why couldn't I see what they saw? The imposter syndrome hit HARD. I felt like everyone was waiting for me to make something big and grand again, following this pattern. All eyes were on me and I had nothing. Absolutely *nothing*.

Out of frustration, I opened up the folder from the shoot of that particular image. I had an idea for a good laugh using these faux, plastic eyeballs I had. I decided to create something ridiculous with no expectations. Thus, this piece was born.

Truth be told, I've always struggled with seeing myself as an artist. When others try to reassure me, I honestly get uncomfortable. I think I don't deserve such a title. It's something I'm working on. I'm not looking for reassurance from others in this. I'm wanting to eventually know and reassure myself. When I am there, I will let you know.

Medium: Photography
Print Size: 18" x 18"
Frame Size: 21.25" x 21.25"
Price: $749 (please contact the Georgetown Art Center for inquiries)




Model: Madde Lott

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