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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Not gonna lie, friends, I’m writing this from my luxurious suite overlooking the glittering lights of Las Vegas. Here I am, attending the NAB Show 2023 – a prominent industry event for broadcasting professionals – and I’m loving every minute of it. I’m traveling for work, meeting fascinating people, and even indulging in some first-class […]

United Polaris Suite on a 787-10

I recently received a heartfelt letter from a couple struggling with the challenges of planning their dream destination wedding while navigating family expectations. Here’s the letter they shared with me: “Dear Sidney, My fiancé and I are currently planning our destination wedding. Our hearts have been set on Maui, HI. We love the luxury of […]

As a creative entrepreneur and content creator, I often pour my heart and soul into my work, sharing it with the world in hopes of inspiring, educating, and connecting with others. However, the digital landscape can sometimes feel like a breeding ground for negativity, with people thinking it’s okay to leave rude comments under my […]

LG C1 OLED Review: Is it Worth the Investment for Color Grading and More? If you’re looking for a TV that can handle color grading, gaming, and content consumption, the LG C1 OLED TV is a great option. As a cinematographer and colorist, I purchased the C1 specifically for color grading work, but have been […]

Photo of the LG C1 in a modern living room

The History of ProRes Raw & DaVinci Resolve In 2018, Apple introduced ProRes Raw to to the market. Apple designed ProRes Raw as a raw option that encompasses the flexibility of raw and the performance of ProRes. Since then, every major NLE has offered support for the raw codec; however, the most widley available color […]

Oh my blog, how I’ve neglected you! I recently got together with an old friend of mine Lynn, yes we were socially distanced. I wanted to shoot some portraits to rebuild my portfolio as I’ve started shooting film. We met up in Downtown Holland very last minute. I had a session cancel on me just […]

Kodak Gold 200 Portrait

Over the past few years as a portrait photographer serving the Grand Rapids area, and shooting world wide for that matter, I have been pretty ridged in my editing style. When I came into the industry, my fellow grand rapids photographers always stressed the importance of “having a style.” Because I was new, these photographers […]

Working from home is increasingly becoming the new normal for a lot of people. So I wanted to share how my popular setup came to life. It’s all based around Scandinavian interior design. It’s the best way to maximize functionality of any space. Scandinavian Interior Design Tips | Work From Home Edition Scandinavian Interior Design […]

Scandinavian Interior Design home office with charcoal colored walls and gold accent colors

Venue3two | The Perfect Venue How did I fall in love with Venue3two? Well, after many years of photographing weddings, I found myself searching for a sound I haven’t heard before to say the least. I love everything about documenting weddings; however, I feel like the majority of weddings are following the same unofficial script. […]

We live in a world where we let our work life take over our entire life. We’ve grown accustomed to wearing our busyness, our anxiety, and our low amounts of sleep as a badge of honor. But the truth is, they are far from. In today’s podcast episode, we will discuss how to stop killing […]

Toronto Skyline by grand rapids wedding photographer sidney baker-green