ABOUT
From a young age, I was always chasing movement—whether it was a spontaneous trip to Iceland or a sun-soaked road trip along the Florida coast. I’ve always felt a deep pull to explore the world and its people, barefoot and camera in hand, capturing fleeting moments that hold lasting meaning.
My travels took me from the vibrant chaos of Barcelona to the colorful markets of Mexico, and eventually led me to California—a place that had lived in my imagination long before I ever arrived. When I finally made the move, I hit the coast with my 1970s Minolta film camera, meeting strangers who became muses and friends.
MEET your photographer, sydnie stottle
Film photography came naturally to me. With an old soul and a love for nostalgia, I found purpose in creating images that feel romantic, raw, and timeless. What began as a hobby quickly became a passion I couldn’t ignore. I knew then that a conventional 9–5 wasn’t meant for me. Instead, I committed to telling stories through film—capturing love, life, and the beauty in between.
In a fast-paced digital world, I offer something slower, more intentional: heartfelt imagery that feels warm, real, and deeply personal. Every frame I shoot is filled with love, care, and a devotion to authenticity..
I ’m not here to pose you. I’m here to see you — and to give you photos that feel the way the moment felt.
I work in a documentary style, which means I guide gently, but I never force. I want movement, emotion, light, and truth — not perfection. I shoot a mix of digital and real film, because nothing matches its softness and soul. Film invites slowness and presence, and I believe that’s where the magic lives.
My style is nostalgic, intimate, and rooted in place — always inspired by California’s golden coastlines, quiet forests, and the feeling of something vintage and lived-in.
The Philosophy
