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Text art design with the word 'LABORATORY' in large, stylized letters.

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A bride and groom exchanging vows at their wedding ceremony inside a church, with an officiant standing nearby. The bride is laughing joyfully while holding the groom's hand.

A bride and groom sharing a dance at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests and decorated with string lights and flowers.

Close-up of two women sharing a kiss in wedding attire, one with dark hair and the other with blond hair, in black-and-white photography.

A young man sitting in a dark room, illuminated by a table lamp, with a window behind him. He is wearing a leather jacket and light-colored pants, resting his head on his hand. There is a bottle and glasses on the table, and a person standing near the window on the right side, partially visible.

Note: I’m currently based in Greenville, SC but that doesn’t mean we stay here!

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Why choose the Laboratory Workshop with Sydney Rose?

This workshop is for creatives who want to create elevated, intentional work while learning how to do so with purpose. If you’re looking to expand your portfolio with thoughtfully designed imagery and gain hands-on experience in a guided, supportive environment, this workshop was made for you.

At the center of the experience is a carefully curated styled shoot, giving you space to create, experiment, and refine your approach without pressure. Education is woven throughout, with real-time guidance on creative direction, shooting with intention, and making choices that align with your long-term goals.

You’ll leave with strong portfolio images, clearer creative direction, and practical insight you can carry into future shoots. This workshop is for creatives who want beautiful work and the confidence to keep creating it well beyond this experience.

Let me know what you want to see next

Bride with a wedding dress, veil, and bouquet sitting on a staircase inside a house.

Fig. 1 Bridal Session for B at the Pine House in Trenton, SC

Check out some of the work from the last mini workshop on flash in Clemson, SC

A young woman with short brown hair, wearing a red off-shoulder top, ripped jeans, and black heels, is sitting on a bench in a diner at night. She is smiling and looking at the camera, with a black jacket draped over her arm. The diner has a black ce

A woman sitting at a booth in a diner at night, smiling and eating spaghetti. The diner has large circular hanging lights and a window showing darkness outside.

A young woman with curly hair, yellow shoes, and yellow top sits on a booth seat at a restaurant during nighttime, smiling and posing with her hand on her face. The restaurant has a window with reflections and hanging round lights.

A woman sitting alone at a booth in a diner or fast-food restaurant, wearing a red off-shoulder top, frayed blue jeans, and black high heels, reading a menu.

Inside a fast food restaurant at night, a woman with shoulder-length hair sits at a booth reading a menu, with condiments on the table. Through the large window, a person wearing glasses and a beige coat takes a photo of her with a camera. The restau

A woman with curly hair in a yellow tank top and baggy jeans with yellow sneakers standing in a dimly lit retro-style diner, leaning on a table with black countertop and orange-cushioned seating, illuminated by round hanging lights.

Inside a fast food restaurant at night, a woman sitting alone at a table, looking at her phone with a backpack beside her. The restaurant has round ceiling lights, large windows, and empty tables across.

A young woman with long, curly hair, wearing a yellow tank top, blue jeans, and yellow shoes, sitting on a bench at a restaurant by a large window at night. The reflection of her and the interior lights are visible in the window, with a menu, condime

A young woman sitting on the floor of a fast food restaurant, taking a photo of another woman sitting at a table, who is looking at her phone. The restaurant has empty booths, and there are personal belongings on the tables. The restaurant is lit wit

A young woman with curly hair standing at a restaurant table, leaning back with her hand on the table, wearing a yellow crop top and blue jeans, with hanging lights and a dark background.

Person wearing a black sweater, light blue ripped jeans, and black heels, standing inside a restaurant or diner.

A young woman with curly hair, wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans, stands inside a fast-food restaurant at night, leaning against a booth with one hand in her pocket, smiling at the camera.

A young woman standing inside a waffle house restaurant, smiling and posing near a tiled wall.

A woman with shoulder-length hair standing in a restaurant, wearing a black jacket, light blue jeans, and black shoes, with her left leg bent and foot raised behind her.

A woman smiling and laughing inside a Waffle House restaurant, standing against a tiled wall near the window, with seating and a door in the background.

A woman wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and yellow shoes leaning against a tiled wall at a Waffle House restaurant, smiling and posing with one leg bent.

A woman lying on the tiled floor of a restaurant, holding a camera and smiling, with empty tables and chairs in the background.

“I would recommend Sydney's mentoring to someone else because she really meets you where you are. She has the knowledge of someone who has been doing this for years (because she has), but as any good photographer is, Sydney is grounded in the basics. Whether you've never held a camera before or have 5, she can teach you something. Another reason is because she really cares about this. Sydney loves teaching and she loves photography. Combining two of her passions into a mentorship project made her such a joy to work with and made me even more passionate. Sydney puts so much care into planning work and shoots for her mentees and her pride in you and your work is evident.”

- Mercedes Dubberly

Why should you attend?

Hey there,

I’m Sydney Rose and I specialize in intimate weddings, elopements, and love in Upstate, SC and beyond.

I've worked in the photography industry for seven years but have been following my photography passion for eleven and counting.

My deep seated passion for capturing beauty, love, and human existence has propelled my career to various places full of life. My work touches on the raw emotions and memories of big life events, and now I want to share my knowledge and creative passion with you!

Sydney Rose
(see Figure 2)

meet Sydney

A woman sitting on a brick wall overlooking a lush green forest during sunset or sunrise.

A simple line drawing of a single rose flower with a stem, leaf, and a blooming flower at the top, all outlined in beige against a transparent background.

Fig. 2 Sydney looking towards the trees at the SC Botanical Gardens.

THE SEARCH FOR YOUR DREAM WORKSHOP ENDS HERE.

I like how hands-on you are and the amount of opportunities you have given us to explore photography in a more creative sense. Shooting . . . can get mundane in some aspects, so having photoshoots to explore creatively has been extremely helpful (and fun hehe)

A partially eaten slice of cake on a white plate surrounded by flowers, rings, a glass pitcher, and a decorated letter 'M' with gold laurel accents.

You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers.

Why do you require a non-refundable deposit?
The non-refundable deposit is for you to know that I will not give your ticket away, and you are 100% coming on our adventure.

Can I use the photos on my website and social media?
OF COURSE! These days are for you to gain content and connections within the industry. Post them on Instagram, Facebook, all the spots! Just talk to me before you decide to sell or submit them to publishing.

How does the process work?
Book your Spot: Want to attend the next one?? Head on over to the shop to secure your ticket, decide on a payment schedule, and sign your contract.

Get Planning: Once we’ve finalized your attendance, I’ll add us all to a group chat to get to know one other and make travel plans if needed.

Attend: When our day rolls around, it’s time to get out a shoot! I’ll have everything planned and cannot wait to see what you all create!

Am I going to get the exact same thing as everyone else?
No two photographers are the same, and each one of you will get varying photographs based on your own style and positioning. There are always times when we trade out the middle frame so everyone can get the amazing shots, but your work will be based on YOU. Just because you are all in the same general area with the same people, does not mean that your work will look the same!

Can I ask questions while I’m there?
Please do! Just because we aren’t in a formal teaching setting, doesn’t mean we aren’t going to help each other out and do some education! Community over competition ALWAYS,

Can videographers attend?
Of course! Anyone is always more than welcome to join and create with us!

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