WOW US WEDNESDAY | BUSINESS CONNECTIONS | DJ GREG SANCHEZ | GS PRODUCTIONS

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WOW us Wednesday…

So many times in our daily lives we take a step back and find ourselves saying “WOW”!
WOW Moments, WOW Visions, WOW People, WOW Food, WOW Music, WOW Products, etc. etc.
We thought it would be lots of fun to start sharing our Weekly WOWs with YOU!!

This Weeks WOW us Moment is a Business Connection who Makes us say WOW….
What made us say WOW about Greg Sanchez was his personality and ability to make the wedding feel more like a “party”!
As soon as we met Greg at Barbie & Tom’s Wedding at The George Washington  a Wyndham Hotel, he felt like a Long-Time friend even though we had met him only moments ago.
Music has always been our second passion…as it’s where we began as photographers, within the music industry.
Needless to say the sound of music, the type of music, and the equipment producing the music thrills us!
Greg had the best of all the above.

Who is Greg Sanchez?
Greg Sanchez is a DJ / Wedding Entertainment Director based out of Inwood WV.
Greg Sanchez is proud to call himself a workaholic who loves the center of attention…but in the end realizes the center of attention at a wedding is always the bride & groom.
Greg Sanchez is a fun down to earth guy, loves the simple life of just coming home at the end of the day to his wife who he loves dearly.

WOW US WEDNESDAY | BUSINESS CONNECTIONS | DJ GREG SANCHEZ | GS PRODUCTIONS

Q & A with Greg :

SSp: How Long have you been a DJ?
GS: I’ve been DJ’ing almost 10 years now – and still learn something every time I go out and entertain my Weddings. I look forward to the end of every Wedding where
I frequently get a big sweaty hug from an exhausted Bride and Groom – telling me they had the best time of their lives! :) That’s what keeps me going.

SSp: Favorite Moment as a DJ?
GS: I would have to say my favorite moment would be any Wedding where people constantly dance and go crazy because of me. It’s that ‘high’ that I can build on and
keep the momentum going. To say that there is a ‘favorite’ moment would be VERY tough.

SSp: Hardest part about owning and/or starting your own business?
GS: When I started my business, I took out a loan to pay for equipment and a minivan. It took me 2.5 years to pay that back… Between that aspect and doing taxes every year, those
Two factors are the least favorite part of running a business. When you start a business, expect it to take at least 2 years of hard work before any significant profit shows – don’t give up.

SSp: Do you want to share anything about your equipment? Doesn’t need to be brands or specs…just what you feel creates the Greg Sanchez sound?
GS: Not to sound like a salesperson for Bose, but since I started using Bose PAS speakers, I feel like it was the best decision I’ve made for my business. Previously, I used 110lb. JBL speakers and 75 lb. amp racks that really took a toll on my back. For years I had chronic back pains that were caused by handling such heavy equipment by myself. The heaviest part of my Bose system is 45lb. and I rarely carry it more than 2 feet from my minivan to a dolly. On another note, the sound that comes out of these speakers is incredible (and frequently commented on by customers and guests at events).

SSp: Do you have a favorite song to play at a wedding?
GS: Chicken dance (NOT! It makes me twitch.) Jeesh, with over 50,000 songs, it’s tough to say I have a favorite song. Looking back at previous events at a song that MOST people will dance to would probably be the ‘YMCA’. However, not MY favorite song.  Living in West Virginia, it’s hard to beat the energy and emotions that you get from the remaining guests all circling the Bride and Groom when playing John Denver’s ‘Take me home Country roads’ song as the last song at a Wedding when doing a Snowshoe, WV wedding.

SSp: We found it was super easy and super fun as photographers to work with you…are there things you do to go out of your way to make this happen?
GS: Having 43 Weddings this year, I find it VERY important to find out who you’re working with and make sure you adapt to their style too. Both music and photography are arts – they need to be on the same page and flow together.  I’m very grateful to have people like you that enjoy working with me – the feeling is mutual!

SSp: -As you know dramatic lighting is one of the things we are known for…we feel you also find lighting a huge importance, can you tell me a bit as to why lighting is important to you as a DJ?
GS: If you went to see Bon Jovi in concert and all they had were fluorescent lights above the stage, the show would suffer. It’s all about the atmosphere – lighting sets the mood. (Hello, red light district??? LOL)

SSp: is a fun party/reception to you?
GS: Any event that I can entertain and not FORCE myself to fit in. In the last 5 years, I’ve found my niche at formal Weddings where people expect a little more than just a dude with speakers dressed in jeans. I’ve done club DJ’ing and I’m not afraid to say that I don’t miss the 3am tear-downs.

SSp: Favorite Thing to do when you aren’t Greg Sanchez the DJ?
GS: Spend as much time as I can with my Wife (yes, I capitalized it). Jessica keeps me going.

SSp: Favorite Food?
GS: Mexican – duh. :) I like anything except for eggplant and liver – I wouldn’t say that I’m picky in the strictest of terms…

SSp: All Time Personal Favorite Song?
GS: Joe Walsh – Funk 49

SSp: -Favorite Movie?
GS: Blues Brothers

SSp: -Favorite Concert?
GS: Michael Buble – he’s very talented and I watch how he entertains the crowd with his personality (not just his voice). Some people just naturally ’have it’.

SSp: Pets?
GS: None – my Wife (see a pattern here?) and I want a dog, but until we’re able to offer a better environment (gone most of the day), we’re not getting one. We do have a pet rock and he’s fairly self sustainable.

SSp: Any other personal lifestyle info that you’d like to share with us? Hobbies, Relationships, Etc.
Or anything else you want to share business wise that we haven’t asked
GS: I live a nice boring life with my Wife and feel very fortunate for what we have accomplished. Hard work DOES pay off; however, never forget where you came from and who helped you get there.

WOW US WEDNESDAY | BUSINESS CONNECTIONS | DJ GREG SANCHEZ | GS PRODUCTIONS

So as you can see….Greg Sanchez is much like Snapp-Shot in a way! What I mean by that is, he realizes his clients are so much more than just a number, he loves the simple things in life, he loves his spouse dearly, and he enjoys much of his life through art and music. No wonder we connected so well with this amazing guy! For any who have not found a DJ at your wedding or event, we highly recommend this amazing guy. He will make you laugh, dance, smile, and yes maybe even shed a tear of joy. Go….Go give him a Call now!

Owner/Wedding entertainment director:
Greg Sanchez
EMAIL: greg@gsproductions.net
PHONE: 304-279-1038

 

LINDEN VINEYARDS| LINDEN VIRGINIA | ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY | MEGAN & JIM

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Megan and Jim will say “I do” May 5th, 2012….and we can’t wait to be a part of their big day!
What better way to celebrate Megan saying yes, than an Engagement Shoot with the Snapps :)

Let me tell ya a little about this amazing couple.
We met Jim years ago when we worked in the music industry…you may remember the touching blog we recently shared:
“Farewell to a band, but never a friend”
We have shared many special moments with Jim,
so needless to say being the chosen photographer’s for Megan and Jim’s Engagement and Wedding means more to us than words could ever express.

Their Engagement shoot took place at Linden Vineyards.
The day was full of fun, love, laughter, and just an all around perfect shoot that felt more like a fun day hanging with our two friends who are oh so very dear to us!
They are the cutest couple and their love truly shines within every image.

To our surprise Megan and Jim treated us to Wine, Cheese, and some fun Down-Time after the shoot that evening.
Such a perfect ending to a perfect shoot.
We love Megan and Jim so very much and can’t wait till their big day!!
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MERCERSBURG INN | GREENCASTLE PENNSYLVANIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | MEGHAN & EFREN

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Meghan & Efren said “I do” July 22, 2011

For each and every wedding Corey and I capture, I write a personal Hand Written journal entry.

This entry takes place within my Little Red-Hearted leather bound Wedding Memory Journal sitting upon my desk.

I’ve now decided to include a piece of this personal journal entry with you as a part of the couple’s blog…….

My Journal Entry always includes one very important thing I will always remember…….

-The thing I Will Always Remember:

Is how HOT it was the day of their wedding….record heat to be a matter of fact! I believe it was 104 degrees at 9am!

But wait….yes it was HOT,
but honestly the thing I will always remember is how BEAUTIFUL Meghan was! As I walked into Inn Room where she was getting all dolled up, her long curly locks hung like a water fall of golden locks upon her bare shoulders. Her locks would later be pined up into a beautiful up-do created by the one and only bride!
You see, Meghan has been the make-up artist for our past weddings which she also took part in as their brides maid.
Thanks to Cyndi & Eric, / Jill & Dave!
This also lead her to falling in love with our work! She said from the moment she saw our work, she knew she had to have us :)
It was amazing watching Meghan’s talent as she adorned herself with a pretty painted face and an up-do topped with a vintage birdcage style veil.
Meghan being the “Art Director” for “Greencastle the Film” is truly full of talent!

I will also remember the “Tiffany” blue boxes and shininess throughout.
From Meghan sparkling like a tinseled tree of Tiffany, to the New Blue Boxed Gift that awaited on the Car Seat from Efren (Anyone who knows me, knows I heart Tiffany Jewelry)
Efren rocked….a super-duper High-Five to Efren!

Oh wait there’s yet one more thing I will always remember and that would be Meghan’s artistic centerpieces! Painted Bottles, dripping with Candle Wax and some even painted with meaningful quotes.
She was sweet enough to send us home with some…we will cherish always, as we do with all of our centerpieces our couples share with us.

Well, my “One thing” has turned into “two”…no “four” things I will always remember.
Meghan and Efren….you guys were SO much fun and Rocked every shot!!!

As you can see come rain, come High EXTREME Heat, come shine….We are Artists of Dramatic Images….this is what “We Do” no matter what :)

Also a shout-out goes to Jonathan Austin -Co-Founder/Producer at Ascension Entertainment - Cinematography Director of  “GreenCastle the Film”.….awesome guy!

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TO VIEW OR PURCHASE IMAGES PLEASE VISIT THEIR GALLERY: “MEGHAN AND EFREN the GALLERY”

 

ONES WHO MADE THE DAY HAPPEN:
Photographic Images of Art : Snapp-Shot Photography “US” ;)
Venue : Mercersburg Inn
Venue : Mercersburg Academy
Film : Jonathan Austin  Producer : Ascension Entertainment Cinematography Director:   ”Greencastle the Film”
MakeUp/Hair : The Beautiful Bride Meghan

KENDRA & KEEGAN | ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA

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Oh Kendra and Keegan….how much do we LOVE this couple???
Soooooo very much! We feel like we connected with them the day we met them.
She is so much like me, full of hyperness, cute silly ways, and always talking.
He is so much like Corey, mild, calm, and somewhat quiet.
We really look forward to spending some downtime with these two
We also can’t Wait for their Wedding in September!!!

You might remember a recent blog featuring their sneak-peak: “WOW us Wednesdays”
Their Sneak-Peak featured a Vintage Image actually being shot through an old camera…very cool!

We hope you enjoy their Engagement Images as much as we do!!! Don’t forget we LOVE comments, we LOVE hearing what ya think!
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RASPBERRY PLAIN | LEESBURG VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | SABRINA AND ASHER

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Saby & Asher said “I do” July 3, 2011

For each and every wedding Corey and I capture, I write a personal Hand Written journal entry.

This entry takes place within my Little Red-Hearted leather bound Wedding Memory Journal sitting upon my desk.

I’ve now decided to include a piece of this personal journal entry with you as a part of the couple’s blog…….

My Journal Entry always includes one very important thing I will always remember…….

-The thing I Will Always Remember:

Unfortunately this day of July 3rd, 2011 was hit by a Horrible Storm! The ceremony was to take place outside on the grounds of  Rasberry Plains in Leesburg, VA. With Trees Falling, Guests being Trapped on the entry road, glass breaking out of windows and rain so bad we couldn’t even see out of the windows….needless to say the ceremony was moved indoors.
It was a beautiful ceremony, and Saby couldn’t have looked any prettier!
We wish them lots of love in their marriage
© Snapp-Shot Photography, LLC
please do not edit, crop, print, or use without permission

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Ones Who Made Their Day Happen:
-Photography : Snapp-Shot Photography, LLC
-Dress : Alfred Angelo
-Venue : Rasberry Plains
-Make Up : Midian Mathers
-Hair : Jolie Laide Salon
-DJ : Metro Party Productions
-Flowers : Flowers with Passions
-Video : Rasan Amintha

WOW US WEDNESDAY | PHOTO TIPS & TRICKS | THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER

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WOW us Wednesday…

So many times in our daily lives we take a step back and find ourselves saying “WOW”!
WOW Moments, WOW Visions, WOW People, WOW Food, WOW Music, WOW Products, etc. etc.
We thought it would be lots of fun to start sharing our Weekly WOWs with YOU!!

 

-This week’s “WOW” moment:

A vision through our eyes that made us say “WOW” this IS it!
This is the spot, this is the vision, this is the visual we have been looking for to create this image taking you back in time through two very modern set of eyes!

On location for a recent engagement shoot with Kendra and Keegan (more images to come)
As always we scouted out the surroundings and said to one another, yep this is it…it’s time to pull out the “Image Through The ViewFinder”!!!
What a fun work of art this was! It not only took the right equipment, but also took time and patience from us and the amazing couple involved.
In the end is when we said “WOW”,
as you can see this Image is still the Modern Dramatic Lighting we are known for, but yet takes you back in time to Vintage times of the 1950′s.

This WOW-US-WEDNESDAY Brought TO You By:
-Erin and Corey Snapp of Snapp-Shot Photography
-Kodak Dual Flex II
-Nikon 105 2.8VR
-CardBoard Tube
-Gaffers Tape
-Perfect Models Kendra & Keegan

WOW US WEDNESDAY | PHOTO TIPS & TRICKS | THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER


 

MUSEUM OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA | JENNY & SCOTT

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Jenny & Scott Said “I do” June 25, 2011

For each and every wedding Corey and I capture, I write a personal Hand Written journal entry.

This entry takes place within my Little Red-Hearted leather bound Wedding Memory Journal sitting upon my desk.

I’ve now decided to include a piece of this personal journal entry with you as a part of the couple’s blog…….

My Journal Entry always includes one very important thing I will always remember…….

-The Special thing I Will Always Remember:

Calming Jenny Down Pre-Ceremony as she was so nervous and felt so sick on her tummy….
at that moment, my camera went down to my side and my caring side took over.
I helped to breathe calmly and explained that she would be just fine. Sure enough she indeed was just fine.
There was a moment after their big day that I will always remember as well….that moment at their Photo-Screening when Jenny “thanked me” for calming her down.
Now that my friends…. is when our job turns into soooooo much more to us than just a photography job.
We really are there with our couples through everything, as they really do become our friends.

Jenny and Scott’s day was simply breathtaking  at one of the most picturesque places in Winchester:
The Glen Burnie Gardens of the Shenandoah Valley Museum in Winchester, VA
Jenny was stunning, her dress being absolutely gorgeous! It was almost as if she was blanketed in a sea of delicate roses.
Scott oh so handsome and timeless as her sported his suspenders beneath his jacket. Such a beautiful couple, who we now call our friends :)

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Of course one of our favorite things to do with our couples who start as clients, and leave as friends is their Photo-Screening in our Gallery
We loved hearing Jenny and Scott’s ahhhh moments as their eye’s met their wedding images for the very first time.
It’s such an amazing moment for us to know they are re-living their day through our eyes….and it’s so much more than could ever imagine.

There is one more AWESOME SURPRISE….but this one for US!!
Jenny and Scott presented us with a little Gift Bag full of Thank You Gifts :)
A Gift Card to The Espresso Bar & Cafe 
And a Tiny Wooden TURTLE…you may be asking Why a Turtle and Not A Sharpie Stone/Shell???
The ones who have worked with us know alllllll about us asking you to do “The Turtle” ;)
“The Turtle, another Snapp-Shot Thing to make you all look amazing”
This little wooden Turtle will take his place of honor in our Snapp-Shot Gallery, watch for his very own blog-post soon to come…..

It’s always such an overwhelming surprise for us when our couples think of “us”…So lucky to have couples like you two…thank you both!
We love you both Jenny & Scott and look forward to our Night Out together soon!

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The One’s Who Made Their Day Happen:

Images: Snapp-Shot Photography, LLC
Venue:  The Glen Burnie Gardens of The Shenandoah Valley Museum , Winchester VA
Dress: Olivero’s Bridal  Bridgeport, WV
Hair: Heaven The Salon Experience ”Jessica Boothe” Winchester, VA
Flowers: Winchester Floral Winchester, VA
Catering: Millwood Station Winchester, VA
Cake: Sweet Inspirations Bakery Martinsburg, WV
Trolley: CandyHill Winchester, VA

The Bridal Party, Groomsmen, Parents, Minister, Guests, and All Others

LANGLEY AFB OFFICERS CLUB | HAMPTON VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | WHITNEY & BRIAN

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Whitney and Brian Said “I do” June 11th, 2011

For each and every wedding Corey and I capture, I write a personal Hand Written journal entry.

This entry takes place within my Little Red-Hearted leather bound Wedding Memory Journal sitting upon my desk.

I’ve now decided to include a piece of this personal journal entry with you as a part of the couple’s blog…….

My Journal Entry always includes one very important thing…….

-The Special thing I Will Always Remember:

The HUGE Storm on Radar that was about to hit Langley Air Force Base in Hampton VA…..me going up to Whitney and Brian asking “do you want to chance one of the best shots ever?”
Their reply,” let’s go for it!”…. Go for it is what we did.
Standing out as the storm was a brewing around us….in the end, “we got the shot” and it’s a moment I will never forget.

There are also many more memories of this wedding that I feel I must share with you.
Ones that touch our heart personally and ones that touched our hearts as we heard the stories behind the images we were creating….

You may remember Whitney and Brian from their Engagement Shoot with us.

Let me take you back to the year of 2005, the year we met Mr. Brian Shanley.
Playing in the band Motive, later known as Honor By August…..who knew SIX years later we would be Capturing the most important day of his life.
It’s been a really fun journey with Brian and Whitney…we’ve shared meaningful talks, awesome shows, and yes even a private moment of him playing in our living room.
The Band Also played a very special song on this very day as a part of their wedding!!
I really can’t even find the right words to express the amount of amazing memories we have made over these past six years with these two very dear friends.
But to know we were able to capture memories frozen in time for Brian and Whitney forever was the most meaningful memory of all for us!

I’d also like to share a tidbit of information behind one of the images we created.
Whitney and Brian’s Wedding Day took place in Hampton, VA near Whitney’s hometown of Gloucester VA.
We had so much fun creating their Formal Images, as we were so lucky to be able to use Langley AirForce Base!
Upon arrival we spotted an old F86 Sabre Jet mounted in the yards of Langley Air Force Base…Of course we were like “wow what a cool canvas for Whitney & Brian’s wedding image”
Never did we IMAGINE the story behind it we were about to be told by Whitney.
This was Whitney’s Grandfather’s plane he flew on a mission over Korea. He was hit by the enemies in the nose of the plane, the glass shattered leaving her grandfather in blindness.
Thankfully his wingman was by his side….nearing the runway he slowly ran out of fuel all while the sun was going down leaving the runway below in total darkness.
Cars, Trucks and anything with lights lit the way for this amazing landing.
It’s a story that gives you chills…almost as if right out of a movie.
So as you see, this Image is not only very cool…but wow what a story right??

But WAIT…there’s more fun facts!!
The only cake cutting we have ever seen that was cut with a saber.
Brian’s uncle a Retired Cavalry Officer in the Army wore this M1902 Officers Ceremonial Saber as a part of his uniform up until the day he retired.
The saber now holds a place of honor within his home and only comes out on special occasions like Family Wedding Cake Cuttings.
Brian and Whitney took great pride in cutting their first piece of cake with this special saber.

Special Surprises of the day : Brian’s Band’s Acoustic Performance at the ceremony and Whitney’s Very Own Song Recording for their First Dance!!

As you can see their day was full of fun facts, meaningful moments, and such amazing stories behind the Images we have created.
We have waiting weeks for the happy couple to return from their honeymoon for their Photo-Screening….which they simply Adored!
We will always remember this very special moment with Brian and Whitney…we love you both.

For All of Our Couples we Give them a Gift of “the-Highlights”….their Highlights of the Day In Motion on Blu-Ray :)

To Enjoy Brian and Whitney’s Highlights hit PLAY and Enjoy Their Day Through Our Eyes.……
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Thought you’d enjoy a “BEFORE and NOW” Moment……
Let’s take you back to 2005 with the guys and up to now 2011 with the guys on Brian’s Wedding Day :)
Good Times for Sure!

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For All Images From Their Day Please Visit: Whitney & Brian’s Purchase Gallery / All Images

Many Who Made this Day Happen:
Images & Images in Motion “the-Highlights” by Snapp-Shot Photography “Us” ;)
Catering- Langley Air Force Officer’s Club
Dress- Maggie Sottero
Make Up- Razzle Dazzle Salon of Yorktown, VA
Hair- Razzle Dazzle Salon of Yorktown, VA
Band/DJ- Bobby Reynolds of HeyDJBobby
Video- Victoria Shirley Productions
Flowers- Costco for all bridal and reception flowers, / church flowers from Becky’s of Buckroe Florist
Cake- Sue Morrison
Special Features: First Dance Song Surprise Recording  by BRIDE -Whitney Shanley
Wedding Acoustic Performance by Honor By August (Michael Pearsall, Evan Field, Chris Rafetto)

BULL RUN GOLF CLUB | HAYMARKET VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS | REBECCA & MATT

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Rebecca and Matt Said “I do” June 18th, 2011

For each and every wedding Corey and I capture, I write a personal Hand Written journal entry.

This entry takes place within my Little Red-Hearted Leather bound Wedding Memory Journal sitting upon my desk.

I’ve now decided to include a piece of this personal journal entry with you as a part of the couple’s blog…….

My Journal Entry always includes one very important thing…….

-The Special thing I Will Always Remember:

Rebecca’s words exact…
“the only two things I had to have on my wedding day are Snapp-Shot and a Horse & Carriage”
She got both…. all while marrying her best friend…..and her dream day came true.

I will never forget hearing Rebecca say those words.

I will also never forget how nice everyone was to us, Rebecca with her sweet smile and Matt with his thoughtful ways.
Her Mom making sure we sat down to eat a good dinner,
His uncle making sure we were taken care of with the best golf cart ever and of course many friendly faces throughout.

Some of the Ones Who Made Their Day Happen…..

-The Canvas: Bull Run Golf Club
-The Dress: David’s Bridal
-The Fragrant Flowers: The City Florist
-The Pretty Face: Friend of the Bride “Wendy Strouth”
-The First Married Meal: R&R Catering
-The Cake: Sharon Higby
-The Music Maker: Eric Renfro
-Others Who Made this Day: Shenandoah Carriage

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Thanks a “Latte” | SNAPP-SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY | THANKED WITH STARBUCKS & RED BULL

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‘Twas a typical Friday Afternoon,
Out to the mail box to fetch the mail in the mid month of June;
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a box full of our favorites from two we hold dear!!

“theBox”
To: Snapp-Shot Photography
From: the Jones’s
“Inside theBox”
Not one, but two Starbucks Gift Cards, an entire case of Redbull, and two very awesome thank you cards!!!

Now this truly made us take a step back….the thing is we try our best to get to know all of our couples, but knowing that they also pick up on things we love, things we make our special treats, and things that help Corey to feel better….now that’s an “amazing feeling”

Three years ago we met Stephanie and Andrew Jones…since then we have Photographed their Engagement, Photographed the day they said I DO, Photographed Family Events, and one of our favorite things above all is simply meeting up with them to share a cup of Starbucks…..we are now proud to say we will also be Photographing Stephs growing belly….yes they are expecting their first child :)

We LOVE you both, not sure what we did to deserve this amazing gift out of nowhere…but we truly truly truly “thank you”!!!!