SIDNEY BAKER-GREEN

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I started my career as a photographer during my junior year of high school in 2013. I had no formal education in photography and film making. As a matter of fact, I studied Aeronautical Science, a fancy way of saying flying airplanes. Little did I know that a single google search that made me fall in love with photography, and editing video games footage, would not only help me create a business that made me happy, but also change I approached my many other passions in life.


SIDNEY BAKER-GREEN

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, CINEMATOGRAPHER, colorist, and content creator

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I say it all the time: I’m the single friend that’s always giving bomb relationship advice. No doubt, I had good role models growing up, in addition to a lot of friends with relationship issues. Needless to say, over the years, I’ve learned a lot about love. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s […]

How to keep your love strong

Music is one of those things a lot of us deeply enjoy, and if you’re like me, music often says the words the heart struggles to find. My playlist ranges from Beyoncè to Taylor Swift, and don’t get me started on the throwbacks. In case you’ve been struggling to find the songs that describes your […]

Downtown Grand Rapids Goie Event Center wedding photo by wedding photographer Sidney Baker-Green

To some, I am the life of the party: not afraid to work the dance floor. To some, I am the dream plan chaser, never giving up despite all obstacles. To some, I am the person not afraid to rock a trench coat in the 90 degree weather of Florida rocking all black with a walk […]

Battling Depression as a Photographer

Marti & Daryl celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a photo session. They met as young adults at the gym. Marti was the cardio girl, and Daryl liked to pump iron. Being new to weightlifting, Daryl taught Marti how to lift weights. About 25 years, a house, and 3 kids later, they have reached the […]

Grand Rapids modeling photographer chronicles: Austin and I did two parts to his modeling session, the first part was in downtown grand rapids, and can be found here. Additionally, we also created some magic on the beach at Holland State Park. We were both inspired by Calvin Klein for this portion of the shoot. Both […]

Grand Rapids senior photo by Sidney Baker-Green

A year ago, I photographed Austin for his senior photos. During his session, he talked about how he wanted to be a model. I encouraged him to chase those dreams. The only way you will find out if you’re capable of doing it is to simply try. Thankfully, Austin is finding the courage each and […]

Michigan Modeling Portfolio photo by Sidney Baker-Green

She just got out of a relationship, it made Debbie re-evaluate where she wanted to be in both her spiritual relationships and love relationships. Little did she know that a few years later, a Holland State Park wedding was in her future. At first she didn’t think James was the one. Her friends would always […]

Bruno Mars loves songs softly played softly as Jess sat in the kitchen getting her hair done. This was it. This was her wedding day. The day every little girl dreams about: it was finally her turn. She laughed and smiled surrounded by her best friends as her hair masterpiece came together. Extra laughter followed […]

Downtown Grand Rapids Goie Event Center wedding by Sidney baker-green

Grand Rapids Senior Photographer log 7/19/17: We date back to 2014, as I was walking the halls a senior, Alexia was a freshmen just beginning her high school journey. A great friend she was: as a matter of fact, she was one of the first true friends I made at the school. We went to […]

Grand Rapids natural light photographer sidney baker-green

Choosing a wedding photographer is a hard choice: you are selecting someone to capture what could be the biggest day of your life. Thus, it’s important to have a list of interview questions to ask your wedding photographer. But, you’ve never had a wedding before? How on earth can you have questions lined up when […]