OATLANDS PLANTATION LEESBURG VIRGINIA | ENGAGEMENT STORY | RAT ROD | EVELYN & STEVE

November 2, 2011 By Erin Snapp

One cold rainy night, Evelyn and Steve set out to dance the night away at the Oatlands Plantation Grand Gala.
Little did they know miles away from home their beloved Rat Rod would decide to go no further on this grand adventure.
The harder Steve worked on the car, the harder the rain began to fall.
Meanwhile Evelyn tried to wait oh so patiently, but just knowing time was ticking by and the gala would go on with or without them just about broke her heart.

Luck was just not on their side that night. Evelyn and Steve decided their only chance of making it to the Grand Gala at Oatlands would be to walk.
Making a Quick change over of clothes that would be a bit more comfy,
they decided to leave their beloved Rat Rod alongside the road and continue their journey by foot to the Oatlands Plantation.

Hand in Hand they walked….and walked….and walked until the sun came up before their eyes, there within the misty morning stood the beautiful Oatlands Plantation!
It was more beautiful than they had ever imagined! Sadly they realized they had missed the gala, missed dancing the night away.
Steve handed Evelyn their overnight bag which contained the most simple little black dress, wiped a tiny tear from her cheek, and said “May I have this Dance?”
Dancing in the gardens of the misty morning, realizing love needs not fancy dances, love simply needs two hearts beating as one.

As I end this story of love, it would not be Evelyn and Steve without a little “action” thrown in.
Their dancing came to a sudden halt as they heard footsteps and the voice of the the Inn Keeper shouting…”Who’s There?!?!”
Hand in Hand they ran off and made a “Jump for It”

Hair & Make up By: Michelle Kennedy

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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!

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!!!

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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

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

July 11, 2011 By Erin Snapp

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

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

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

June 30, 2011 By Erin Snapp

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

REBECCA & MATT | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS | HAYMARKET VIRGINIA |BULL RUN GOLF CLUB (3)

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

June 24, 2011 By Erin Snapp

‘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”!!!!

PICCADILLY BREW PUB | WINCHESTER VIRGINIA | WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | NATALIE AND ERNIE

June 13, 2011 By Erin Snapp

What FUN this wedding was. The First Ever Wedding on the outdoor Boat at Piccadilly Brew Pub in Winchester, VA!
Also one of the biggest and craziest wedding parties we’ve ever worked with. As you can see…it was allot of people to fit on that tiny boat

Natalie and Ernie were just as wonderful to work with as they were the first time.
You might remember their Engagement Photos

Natalie with her Sexy Ways and Ernie loving every moment of it.
Needless to say, we never ever had any trouble getting them to do the “Snapp-Sexy-Serious”

We wish them all the best, and can’t wait to continue our friendship with them.
Love them both.
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Wedding Katie & Tony

September 20, 2010 By Erin Snapp

Katie and Tony are so very sweet, with such a rocker edge.
They asked us when we met them last year to go full force as much as our creative minds would like to go.
We love that our couples trust our artist abilities and outlooks 100%.

Katie was such a beautiful bride and Tony…so handsome and laid back.
We are very proud of their photos and honored to have been a part of their big day.
We hope our friendship continues to grow with them.
As Always
“Erin it’s a Wrap”

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Wedding Shannon & Bryan

August 18, 2010 By Erin Snapp

I will never forget the first time meeting Shannon, we quickly figured out we both shared the love of coffeeeee…Starbucks to be exact
Right away we hit it off, which is what we are always looking for when meeting our couples.
We feel it’s very important for both sides to connect.

Shannon and Bryan’s day was so beautiful!
They were married at The Purple Iris in Martinsburg WV.
A gorgeous sunny day, not too hot and not too cold…everything was just right.

She was so stunning and Bryan so very handsome.

We can’t say enough as to how much we enjoyed the couple.
Bryan was one of the most polite, helpful grooms we have ever met.
Not once did I have to carry a light because Bryan was quickly by my side making sure to carry it.
A total gentleman for sure!
Shannon being so easy going and so in charge of making sure everyone was where they needed to be at all times.
The girls were on time ready for photos to the minute…it was so awesome.

As always they came to our place for their VIP Screening and she was brought to tears from the overwhelming experience of reliving their perfect day.
I’ve said this many times and I will say it again, it’s truly the best part of our job…it has to be much like the florist delivering flowers and seeing the person’s face when they open the door.
Pure joy!

Shannon and Bryan, we love you both and hope our friendship continues to grow!!!
May your lives together be full of love, laughter and happiness.
Most important, make sure you remain best friends
It may be “Erin it’s a Wrap” but never a Wrap on our Friendship

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