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Sydney Smolla

Documentary, nature conservation, advocacy, branding and creative portrait photographer based in Durango, Colorado. Sydney travels internationally and statewide. Follow along on Instagram @sydneysmolla_art

  • Documentary Work

    Sydney first learned documentary work photographing the Sandhill Crane Migration in Nebraska. Since then she has done creative work for Natural Resource districts in Nebraska and documentary work in Gallup, New Mexico around Navajo Nation. Sydney has a heart for nature and humanity and it shows in her work.

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  • Photography Education

    Sydney has a passion for inspiring young women to pursue their passions. Sydney offers mentorships/lessons to female identifying students 16+ and has also taught workshops about finding your creative voice and creative storytelling to college students and community members. You can also learn from Sydney on her Youtube Channel.

    See Sydney’s Youtube Channel

    More About Education Opportunities coming soon!

  • Brand Photography

    Sydney has worked with a range of brands, everywhere from a corporate chocolate company, to motorcycles, cars, adventure clothing, a famous folk band and Native artisans. Sydney loves working with western, outdoor, creative and unique brands.

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  • Creative Portraiture

    Interested in a creative portrait session? Sydney’ s portrait sessions are a full experience—styled, location-scouted, and designed to capture your unique story. Sydney specializes in solo portraits, couples photography, and working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. She focuses on authentic, thoughtful compositions to create raw, natural images that feel real and intentional.

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About Nature Photographer Sydney Smolla

Sydney is currently based in the southwest corner of Colorado and always has her feet in the surrounding states of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Raised in Nebraska where she learned conservation, lived in Gallup, New Mexico for three years and having traveled to most of the states and 20 countries, Sydney has a passion for female and nature advocacy. Sydney loves collaboration and working with other like minded creatives creating visually exciting stories that matter. Sydney has 10 + years experience in photography and videography.

Hire Nature Photographer Sydney Smolla

Looking for photography, video or content for your brand, socials or website? Have a conservation or advocacy project you need visual storytelling for? Lets connect! Hit the contact button below.

  • Sydney only works with couples and women. Prices starting at $500.00 Locally. Sydney picks location and styles sessions. Hit the contact button and lets connect!

  • Have a story you want told? Prices starting at $1,500.00

  • Photo prints are for sale! Check out the shop link in the menu.

  • Interested in a speaker, workshop or lessons? Hit the contact button and lets connect!

  • Interested in purchasing some stickers, cards or prints to sell at your shop? I would be happy to get in touch. Please view the wholesale link on my site to see what type of products I sell!

  • I work with brands and companies to License my work, if you are interested, hit the contact button and let’s connect!