Corey Erin Snapp

BRITTNEY & SHANE | ENGAGEMENT PICTURES | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA

October 31, 2011 By Erin Snapp

Oh my goodness….how much fun are Brittney and Shane?!?! We absolutely LOVED this couple!
Their Engagement shoot was the first time meeting them in person, and we all hit it off right away.

The funny thing about this shoot is we almost called it off because of the killer storms on the way, instead Brittney and Shane decided to “go for it”
We went for it and so glad we did, as you can see the skies were amazing!

We could tell they were fun, edgy, and of course in love.
Working with all three of these things is always so much fun for us!
We asked Brittney if she was “BRAVE ENOUGH” to just “HOLD ON”….
her reply was “OF COURSE”…and she nailed the “HOLD ON TIGHT” SHOT!!!

Now…what’cha wait’n for….go look!!!
Would love a comment to let us hear your thoughts

Before I leave, I’d like to say Brittney and Shane you two are so awesome inside and out and we can’t wait to get to know you both more!
All our love and hugs to you

LINDSEY & MATT | CARNIVAL WEDDING | CENTREVILLE VIRGINIA

October 27, 2011 By Erin Snapp

Can you say “FUN WEDDING”??
Can you say “FUN COUPLE”??
Can you say “INFLATABLE SLIDE”??
Can you say “WEAR YOUR CHUCKS”??
Can you say “Snapp-Shot PHOTO BOOTH”??
Yep Lindsey and Matt’s wedding was all of the above and so much more!!!
Their wedding was so unique from the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich at their ceremony, to their inflatable Slide that YOURS truly slid down hand in hand with the bride and groom!

You will also notice we took our edge to the extreme a bit with one certain shot, you might like it or you might not…we all happen to love it!
When Lindsey and Matt asked us to use our artistic vision for a “smoking shot”…we gladly accepted the challenge and went full force with it and so glad we did.

I do believe our images will tell a much better story of how much fun this couple was than my words couple possible express.
Before I leave you to enjoy these images, I’d like to say thank you to Lindsey and Matt for loving our art,
thank you for asking me to wear my chucks at the wedding,
thank you for the gifts you brought us at your photo-screening, thank you for the amazing card, for the shared bottle of wine and most of all…
thank you for the newly found friendship that we can’t wait to extend!

To Purchase Images or View All go to: Matt & Lindsey’s Purchase Gallery

SNAPP DUO | FALL PORTRAITS | SKYLINE DRIVE

October 21, 2011 By Erin Snapp

So as many of you know, Skyline Drive is one of our most cherished places in the world.
It’s not only where Corey proposed to me, but it’s also a place we enjoy several times a month just “getting away”
I like to call it our “Breathing Space”
Today we grabbed a cup of Starbucks, Popped some Augustana in the CD player and enjoyed the most amazing Fall Colors!
Of course we would not be the Snapps without taking a few posed shots of us among the brilliant colored leaves.
Hope you guys enjoy a little personal insight to “us”
Of course the last photo….we too are normal and love the Hold Out the Camera / Get the Fun shot

MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS | VIENNA VIRGINIA | GARDNER FAMILY

October 21, 2011 By Erin Snapp

What a GREAT Family!!!
Veronica found us after doing our shoot with the lovely Ana Buitrago….she fell in love with our work and wanted us to capture her family Snapp-Shot Style.
As you can see they are simply beautiful. The awesome thing is their personalities are just as beautiful as they are on the outside.
We really enjoyed working with this family and can’t wait for future shoots to come

MUSEUM OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY | VINTAGE GARDEN WEDDING | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA | LAURA & HAL

October 18, 2011 By Erin Snapp

Laura and Hal had the most beautiful vintage garden wedding in the Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA
I remember meeting up with Laura and Hal for their pre-wedding walk through, they described everything they were dreaming of for their perfect day…..
Candle-Lit Lanterns, A BlueGrass Band / Gold-Top County-Ramblers, Fun with Polaroid Cameras, Pie verses the traditional cake, Corn Hole, A Vintage Feel to her dress, and just an all around Good Old Fashion Fun type of day!
As you can see from the images, their dream came true!

DEZ & KRISS | ON THE EDGE FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT | ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

October 13, 2011 By Erin Snapp

So you might be asking why did we decide to call this shoot “On the Edge”??
Well as most of you know, our style is very edgy…very dramatic and it’s very rare that we can go 100% all the way with our edge with a “little one”
Dez contacted us asking to take it all the way, to pull out the edge and dramatic lighting we are known for.
I must admit it was quite the challenge with little Trillian who is the smartest, most active little girl we’ve ever met!
To say she is full of spunk and attitude is an understatement…she freak’n rocked this shoot!
Of course as you can see her parents have quite the edge and artistic look as well.

I’ll let the images speak for themselves now, make SURE to see the “ERIN it’s a WRAP” shots at the end.
Yes I said “shots” the look on my face of FUN and SHOCKED is priceless..SO MUCH FREAK’n FUN with these three!!
Hope to do it all over again sometime in the future…you guys rocked

To see or purchase more go to :http://printing.snappshotphotography.com/g/trillian

HERRINGTON ON THE BAY | CHESAPEAKE MARYLAND | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS | RIKE & RICK

October 5, 2011 By Erin Snapp

RIKE & RICK | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS | CHESAPEAKE MARYLAND | HERRINGTON ON THE BAY (1)

“Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain”
…….oh and “DANCED” we did!!!
I want to share a little bit about some of our most favorite images and one of our most favorite wedding weekends.
The wedding weekend took place at a little place with so much charm called Herrington on the Bay.
We arrived to the sweetest little group of water front cottages, welcomed by an old fashion porch rocker and the sounds of trickling water fountains throughout.
The wedding party and guests were hosted in an almost a (back in time atmosphere) of a village by the bay.
I can’t even explain how very sweet this hidden gem is. Corey and I will definitely be returning on our own.
Our room over looked the most beautiful water and beach view, Rike and Rick took such great care of us.
Rehearsal night was beautiful, no rain in sight….but the rains that fell the follow day for their wedding day was almost as if someone was holding an overflowing watering can over us throughout the day. No I’m sorry, let me change that to pouring a watering can over us. haha
The thing is in all honesty, pouring rains were NOT going to stop us.
We had a VISION for this stunning couple and we were going to get it for them no matter what it took….and indeed we did.

This stunning couple are not only clients, but they are friends.
We met Rick years ago within the music industry, shortly followed meeting his beautiful Rike.
We had no idea one day we would be documenting the most beautiful, important day of their lives together….but were truly honored.
They are not only beautiful on the outside, but also have the biggest hearts ever!
Always asking if we were ok, if our equipment was ok, never once being concerned of their own well being.
It was truly an amazing thing to witness.

Now, this blog can not go without mentioning their amazing family and friends!
So sweet, so welcoming and seemed so grateful to have us there.
It’s an amazing feeling at the end of the night to give hugs goodbye to people who only a day ago were strangers.

As you can see, I could go on and on about this perfect wedding weekend…..but instead I will let the Images Now Speak for Themselves.
I will however leave you with this quote from the bride herself…
“I didn’t care about the rain at all even though I thought I would be loosing it whenever I thought of possible rain.
For us it really became the best day of our lives!”
Yes we may have literally poured the rain out of our cameras, yes we may have towel dried every connection, yes we may have had wet socks….but in the end,
the above quote is what means “everything” to us.

PLEASE EXCUSE THE OH SO MESSY WET HEADED ERIN it’s a WRAP, BUT IT’S ONE I WILL NEVER FORGET AND CHERISH ALWAYS!!!
No matter how crappy I may have looked, it was sooooo worth it to Dance in the Rain with Rick & Rike
We Love you BOTH!!!

To View ALL of their Images please visit their Purchase Gallery at this link: http://printing.snappshotphotography.com/g/hodes

A FEW WHO MADE THEIR DAY POSSIBLE:

Photography: Snapp-Shot Photography, LLC “US”
Catering: Herrington On The Bay
Coordinator: Beth Lennon & Krissy Myers
Dress: Casablanca Bridal
Make up & Hair: Julian Hair Design, Dunkirk, MD
DJ: Chris Little
Flowers: Shawn Zurlo
Cake: Amphora Bakery

HISTORIC ROSEMONT MANOR | BERRYVILLE VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | KENDRA & KEEGAN

September 30, 2011 By Erin Snapp

Kendra and Keegan not only started as our clients, but have since turned into our friends!!
They are so much fun to be with. Kendra so bubbly, so full of energy and always smiling…Keegan so relaxed and easy going and making sure everyone around him is taken care of.
You might remember our first connection with this awesome couple for their Engagement Shoot with us.

Their Big Day took place at Rosemont Manor in Berryville, VA.
Wow what a picture perfect setting…as well as the staff being amazing to work with.
From the start of Kendra putting on her beautiful dress, to the crazy fun dancing to the live music of Cazhmiere at the Reception…their day truly was perfection.

Then of course one of our favorite parts….their Photo-Screening!
Kendra was brought to tears as soon as we hit play on their Blu-Ray Flashback. We all four sat and watched as we re-lived their perfect day. Kendra in tears, Keegan holding her hand, Corey and Myself with huge smiles of joy as we watched the two living in their moment. Such an amazing thing.
Next to our SURPRISE they BOUGHT us a THANK YOU GIFT!!! How SWEET is this?!?!?
Beautiful Blenko Glass of WV and our house colors of browns/tans with a touch of Rock’n Red.
Gifts like this are truly priceless to us. To know that our couple thought of US.
We will cherish this beautiful gift always, thank you both.
We LOVE you both and can’t wait for our down time together.

A few who made their day happen:
Photography: Snapp-Shot Photography
Venue: Rosemont Manor – Berryville VA
Coordinator: Aimee Hardenbergh (True Wedding Events)
Catering: Celebrations Catering
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Make up: KLH Makeup Artistry
Hair: Patty Ann’s Saolon
Band: Cazhmiere
Flowers: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers
Cake: Taylor Made Cakes – Carolyn Taylor

BOWLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB | FRONT ROYAL VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | KATIE & MICHAEL

September 20, 2011 By Erin Snapp

KATIE & MICHAEL | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | FRONT ROYAL VIRGINIA | BOWLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB

Yesterday Katie and Michael had their Photo-Screening at our Gallery and the looks on their faces were priceless!!!
They are so thrilled with their photos! Katie’s cute little screams while watching her FlashBack Blu-Ray was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

We will never forget the first time meeting this cute couple. Michael was so very shy, he hardly spoke a word at the consultation.
This of course worried us so much, because anyone who knows us…knows how much our connections with our couples mean to us.
Katie promised he was just shy and would surely come around…..and come around he did!!
Michael was so awesome to work with, so easy going, so handsome, so just go with the flow and so funny!
Katie of course was also a dream to work with, she was so very sweet, so pretty, and made sure we were treated like gold the day of the wedding.

We can’t wait to continue our friendship with them…such a great couple!!!

ERIN it’s a WRAP with Katie and Michael….good times!

A Few Who Made Their Day Happen:

Photography : Snapp-Shot Photography, LLC
Cake : Market Salamander
Venue : Bowling Green Country Club
Hair : Missie Lewis

OUR ANNIVERSARY | 16 YEARS | BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS TRIP

September 18, 2011 By Erin Snapp

SEPTEMBER 16, 1995 WE SAID “I DO”
Most couples celebrate the 5th, 15th, 20th, etc….the Snapps celebrate the 16th as the Special One!!
You ask why??
Well, you see the number 16 is very special to us.
We met on the 16th, got engaged on the 16th, and then later were married on the 16th.
Our promise, to celebrate the 16th in a very special way…no work just all play.
Play we did!

Boston is a place we’ve always wanted to go. As silly as it sounds, I dreamed about riding a boat into the Skyline of Boston. My little dream came true.
I’d like you to pay close attention to my “I’m on a boat to Boston” face…I was like a little girl at Christmas, can’t even explain how excited I was!
We were blessed with amazing weather, an amazing boat ride, an amazing day in Boston….then to follow amazing moments throughout New England.
We went to the Aquarium which is where our very first date was…at an aquarium. I even touched a shark!
We gathered rocks and shells, which is something we simply adore.

We also got FRESH New England Clam Chowder at the Cape Cod Fishing Wharf, and as we sat there eating a bowl of heaven we were surprised by a SEAL!!!
I literally jumped of the bench to take a picture of this little guy….wow so cool.
Next adventure, ummmm walking with the Seals in the Ocean. Feet from the Seals that were swimming along side of us….the most amazing feeling in the world.

Each night we relaxed at the small town of Nantasket at the Nantasket Beach Resort. Such a perfect place and treated SO well there. The town was the sweetest town in the world, almost like we went back in time a bit. Can’t wait to visit there again!

We also visited Providence Rhode Island, and Mystic Connecticut….home of the Famous “Mystic Pizza” movie
It truly was a Perfectly Perfect Trip we will always cherish

Now, let me just simply let you “Re-Live” our trip through our eyes……enjoy