Sydney Lackland is a portrait and lifestyle photographer known for her warm, authentic approach to documenting life’s most meaningful moments. As the founder of Opal Optics Productions, Inc., Sydney serves clients across Arkansas, Tennessee, and beyond, specializing in portraits, family sessions, newborn photography, weddings, and milestone events. Her work blends emotional storytelling with clean, timeless imagery — a style that has become her signature.

A mother herself, Sydney brings a patient, intuitive, and heartfelt touch to every session. She understands how quickly time moves, especially for families, and has built her brand around the belief that photography should freeze not just a moment, but a feeling. Whether she’s capturing the tenderness of a newborn session, the joy of a family adventure, or the elegance of a wedding day, Sydney creates an environment where clients feel comfortable, seen, and beautifully themselves.

Sydney’s work has been featured in photography community outlets and highlighted by fellow creatives, with her sessions showcased on platforms such as CanvasRebel, Memphis Voyager, and other professional photography blogs. She has also collaborated as a trusted second shooter for weddings — a role that reflects both her versatility and the high regard other photographers have for her craft.

Kindness and compassion are at the core of everything she does—whether she’s working with families, couples, children, or fellow creatives. She believes in building genuine connections and creating a warm, welcoming experience from start to finish. Photography is more than just her career—it’s my way of giving people something they can treasure forever.

Through Opal Optics Productions, Sydney continues to expand her creative impact as a photographer, videographer, and content creator. Her mission is simple but powerful: to deliver timeless portraits that celebrate connection, beauty, and the stories that matter most.

Because moments are fleeting — but art lasts forever.