Sydney Woodward is a passionate storyteller and along with his partner, Taryn Strong, is the founder of Folklore Wedding Company, where he combines his love for tintype photography with his belief in the power of creative collaboration. Sydney’s journey as an artist is rooted in his dedication to preserving love stories in ways that are both meaningful and enduring. His work in tintype photography, a 19th-century process that produces one-of-a-kind heirlooms, is at the heart of his craft, offering couples a tangible connection to history and tradition.
Sydney founded Folklore Wedding Collective to create a space where artists could work together to tell wedding stories with depth, creativity, and authenticity. By collaborating with talented photographers and videographers, he ensures every couple’s story is captured from multiple perspectives, blending modern techniques with timeless artistry. This collective approach enriches the experience for couples and creates work that feels as unique as their love.
While tintype photography is Sydney’s passion, his skills in digital photography and cinematic videography add versatility to his offerings. Whether crafting handcrafted tintypes, capturing vibrant digital images, or weaving a wedding day into film, Sydney’s work reflects his commitment to creating art that lasts.
Based on Salt Spring Island, Sydney draws inspiration from the beauty of his surroundings and the connections he forms with couples. His ability to make people feel at ease in front of the camera ensures that every moment—whether grand or intimate—is captured authentically.
Through Folklore Wedding Collective, Sydney strives to create more than just images. He creates heirlooms, fosters collaboration, and brings love stories to life in a way that honors both history and innovation.
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The Essentials Package is designed for couples seeking professional and timeless documentation of their wedding day. Covering all the key moments, this package ensures that your ceremony, first dance, and other highlights are beautifully captured, offering a simple yet meaningful way to preserve your memories.
digital photo
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The Keepsake Package offers a more personalized experience, capturing the full story of your wedding day. With extended coverage and a custom photo album, this package is perfect for couples who want to relive the magic through a curated selection of meaningful moments.
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Heirloom Digital Photography Package
A breathtaking collection of high-resolution digital images, thoughtfully captured to preserve every moment of your wedding day with artistry and emotion. This package elevates your memories with your choice of Tintype photography or 35mm film, adding an heirloom-quality touch that stands the test of time. To complete your story, you’ll also receive a beautifully crafted wedding highlight video, bringing your day to life in a cinematic keepsake to treasure forever.
digital photo & tintype or 35mm film
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Bring timeless elegance to your wedding day with our signature tintype photography. This package includes a dedicated session to create handcrafted tintype portraits of you as a couple, along with opportunities for family or bridal party tintypes. Each plate is a unique work of art, offering a physical legacy of your wedding day that will last for lifetimes to come.
Tin Type Photography
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Our Signature Portrait Booth is a beautifully curated experience that elevates your wedding with timeless, heirloom-quality portraits. Choose between digital photography or authentic tintype portraits, each carefully crafted to capture the essence of your special day.
We will work with you to design a custom backdrop that seamlessly fits your wedding aesthetic, creating a stunning setting for your guests’ portraits. In some cases, an additional charge may apply for specialized or elaborate backdrops.
Tin Type & Digital Photography
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A fun and elegant addition to your wedding photography package, our Photo Booth provides beautifully lit, studio-quality digital portraits of you and your guests. Designed as a seamless extension of your wedding day coverage, this add-on ensures everyone gets a chance to step in front of the camera for timeless, professional portraits.
Unlike our Signature Portrait Booth, this option is simpler in nature and works with existing backdrops at your venue or any setup the couple has arranged.
We will work with you to design a custom backdrop that seamlessly fits your wedding aesthetic, creating a stunning setting for your guests’ portraits. In some cases, an additional charge may apply for specialized or elaborate backdrops.
Digital Photography
Our most immersive offering, the Documentary, is a multi-day production that dives deep into your love story. This 10-20 minute film weaves together candid moments, heartfelt interviews, and beautifully captured footage to tell the full story of your relationship and wedding. The Documentary isn’t just a wedding video; it’s a legacy piece that you’ll treasure for generations.
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The Vignette is our signature full-day offering, designed to showcase the beauty and emotion of your wedding day in a stunning film. Set to a song of your choice, this video tells the story of your day in a way that feels cinematic, heartfelt, and uniquely you.
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For couples who want a touch of video magic without the commitment of a full production, the Highlight Offering is the perfect option. Available as either digital video or authentic Super 8mm film, this short and sweet feature captures the key moments of your day with simplicity and charm. Designed as an add-on to our photography packages, it’s an ideal way to include a timeless visual element in your wedding memories.
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What’s Included:
The Essentials Package is designed for couples seeking professional and timeless documentation of their wedding day. Covering all the key moments, this package ensures that your ceremony, first dance, and other highlights are beautifully captured, offering a simple yet meaningful way to preserve your memories.
digital photo
STARTING investment
digital photo
The Keepsake Package offers a more personalized experience, capturing the full story of your wedding day. With extended coverage and a custom photo album, this package is perfect for couples who want to relive the magic through a curated selection of meaningful moments.
STARTING investment
digital photo & tintype or 35mm film
A breathtaking collection of high-resolution digital images, thoughtfully captured to preserve every moment of your wedding day with artistry and emotion. This package elevates your memories with your choice of Tintype photography or 35mm film, adding an heirloom-quality touch that stands the test of time. To complete your story, you’ll also receive a beautifully crafted wedding highlight video, bringing your day to life in a cinematic keepsake to treasure forever.
STARTING investment
Bring timeless elegance to your wedding day with our signature tintype photography. This package includes a dedicated session to create handcrafted tintype portraits of you as a couple, along with opportunities for family or bridal party tintypes. Each plate is a unique work of art, offering a physical legacy of your wedding day that will last for lifetimes to come.
STARTING investment
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Our Signature Portrait Booth is a beautifully curated experience that elevates your wedding with timeless, heirloom-quality portraits. Choose between digital photography or authentic tintype portraits, each carefully crafted to capture the essence of your special day. We will work with you to design a custom backdrop that seamlessly fits your wedding aesthetic, creating a stunning setting for your guests’ portraits. In some cases, an additional charge may apply for specialized or elaborate backdrops.
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LEARN MORE
The Vignette is our signature full-day offering, designed to showcase the beauty and emotion of your wedding day in a stunning film. Set to a song of your choice, this video tells the story of your day in a way that feels cinematic, heartfelt, and uniquely you.
Perfect For:
A fun and elegant addition to your wedding photography package, our Photo Booth provides beautifully lit, studio-quality digital portraits of you and your guests. Designed as a seamless extension of your wedding day coverage, this add-on ensures everyone gets a chance to step in front of the camera for timeless, professional portraits. Unlike our Signature Portrait Booth, this option is simpler in nature and works with existing backdrops at your venue or any setup the couple has arranged.
We will work with you to design a custom backdrop that seamlessly fits your wedding aesthetic, creating a stunning setting for your guests’ portraits. In some cases, an additional charge may apply for specialized or elaborate backdrops.
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LEARN MORE
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Includes all of the following
Our most immersive offering, the Documentary, is a multi-day production that dives deep into your love story. This 10-20 minute film weaves together candid moments, heartfelt interviews, and beautifully captured footage to tell the full story of your relationship and wedding. The Documentary isn’t just a wedding video; it’s a legacy piece that you’ll treasure for generations.
Perfect For:
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For couples who want a touch of video magic without the commitment of a full production, the Highlight Offering is the perfect option. Available as either digital video or authentic Super 8mm film, this short and sweet feature captures the key moments of your day with simplicity and charm. Designed as an add-on to our photography packages, it’s an ideal way to include a timeless visual element in your wedding memories.
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My passion is wedding tintype photography—an art that transforms love stories into lasting heirlooms. Each plate is carefully handcrafted, embracing the raw beauty and emotion of a wedding day in a way that digital images never can. There’s something magical about creating a tangible piece of history, preserving a couple’s most cherished moments in a form that will endure for generations.
My digital wedding photography is all about capturing genuine moments with artistry and authenticity. I focus on storytelling, documenting the emotions, details, and atmosphere of a wedding day in a way that feels natural and timeless. While tintype is where my heart lies, digital photography allows me to capture the full scope of a couple’s love story—preserving every fleeting glance, laughter, and embrace with clarity and depth.
We’re giving one lucky couple the chance to win an unforgettable wedding experience—your choice between a Salt Spring Island elopement package or a wedding media package including professional photography and video. All you have to do is sign up for our mailing list.
If you’re dreaming of a stunning, intimate elopement, our Salt Spring Island package includes a breathtaking location, professional wedding photography, and a curated experience with trusted local vendors. Your wedding can take place in 2025 or 2026, giving you the flexibility to plan your perfect day.
If capturing every moment is your priority, the wedding media package is available to couples anywhere in British Columbia (travel costs not included). This package includes professional photography and video to document your love story in a way that lasts a lifetime.
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