http://snaptography.net SNAP! LLC is a full-service photography company serving greater Washington, DC and beyond with spectacular creative services for your wedding, music project or event. 18 Aug 2008 21:13:00 -05:00 http://snaptography.net/events/article/greg-amanda/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/greg-amanda/16:13:00Z 18 Aug 2008 20:13:00 -05:00 St. Michaels, MD - We headed out to the Eastern Shore this weekend to celebrate Greg and Amanda getting married.  The day couldn’t have been more beautiful and it seemed around every turn there was something even more beautiful. First, the town of St. Michael’s.  Absolutely gorgeous!  Second, the Wade’s Point Bed & Breakfast where I took photos of Amanda and her bridesmaids.  Thirdly, Christ Church.  It’s a beautiful building built in the late 1800’s.  Then there was the reception.  On the bay at sunset.  Doesn’t get much more beautiful!  Unless of course, a full moon rises! Greg and Amanda are truly loved!  Their friends and family had so many wonderful things to say about them and they were all so extremely excited to see Greg and Amanda become husband and wife. Enjoy the photos! Please click the Pictage link at the top to sign up to see the rest of the photos.
Amanda looked beautiful! a prayer before the ceremony began this girl was so cute walking down the aisle what do you do when you are only allowed to shoot from the balcony? you have to get creative. first steps as husband and wife WOO HOO! MARRIED!!! another couple drove by who had just gotten married can’t beat a beautiful sunset and a sailboat!  two sailboats in two weeks. not bad! I like this photo a lot! what did i say about the sunset? ...and the moon rise? the first dance a quick photo a toast! http://snaptography.net/events/article/sarah-brett/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/sarah-brett/17:17:00Z 14 Aug 2008 21:17:00 -05:00 Baltimore Harbor - At the beginning of the month, I headed up to Baltimore to shoot a wedding with Kellan Studios and my brother, Ryan.  I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… I love shooting with my brother!  There’s not much that can top a day of shooting in which you know when you upload the photos there are going to be hundreds of quality images from the other!  It makes the day so relaxing (even if there are some brotherly quarrels about directions). Oh wait!  There is one thing that tops a day of shooting with my bro… a day of shooting with my bro AND a day when my other brother, Dan, flies from the other side of the country to spin the music at the wedding! There IS one more thing… add all of the above plus the reception being a dinner cruise in the Baltimore Harbor! What a fun day.  Brett and Sarah were super relaxed and had a lot of fun with their photos (please see Brett in the air to the right)!
One of my favorite groomsmen photos I’ve taken this year I really dig this photo of the guys I love when the groomsmen ask us to do crazy things like, “Can we throw Brett in the air?” OF COURSE!!! LOVED the flowers (more bouquet photos below) This red couch ROCKED! We asked a couple to get on their sailboat just before our boat took off… luckily we didn’t miss the boat Experimenting with the amazing clouds that were overhead CAKE SMASH! There was a small storm while we were on the water making way for a beautiful sunset http://snaptography.net/events/article/bob-powers-headshots/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/bob-powers-headshots/08:15:03Z 28 Jul 2008 12:15:03 -05:00 Washington DC - Bob needed new headshots for the NRB magazine he writes for every month so last Saturday, after using the same photo for 8 years, he got some new headshots taken. If you or your company needs some new headshots, give me a call, 202.320.5465 or use the contact page.
http://snaptography.net/events/article/baptism-by-the-bay-2008/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/baptism-by-the-bay-2008/18:06:03Z 23 Jul 2008 22:06:03 -05:00 Sandy Point State Park, Maryland - I love baptisms! To watch someone proclaim their faith in public with a couple hundred people and a man sunbathing in a pink g-string bikini 20 feet away, is one of the more spectacular things about following Jesus Christ.  Just before the person enters the polluted bay to make a symbolic profession of faith, they, eyes squinting in the setting sun, tell stories of how they came to this moment. One boy, just 10 years old, at most, said, “My dad isn’t a Christian and this is one of the ways that I can practically show him that I’m serious about my faith.” THAT, to me, is amazing!  As he entered the water and listened to the pastor of National Community Church, Mark Batterson, he looked up with intensity, hanging on every word they said about what he was about to do.  As they lowered him into the water and raised him out, he threw his hands up in the rock n’ roll hand gesture. It’s that joy that I love to capture.  It’s what draws me to photograph weddings.  It’s what draws me to shooting photographs in the first place.  I love what I do.  I love stopping that one moment that you pause and say, “I commit my life to you” to someone.  It doesn’t get any better than raw emotion! Every year, I help add to the video at National Community Church by taking these photos.  2 years ago, Jeremy Sexton, made this
Portraits of the Baptizee’s Dairo playing the bongos My roommate, Steve, and his killer ‘stache a boy plays on the beach Entering the water Rock N’ Roll! Watching family being baptized This is me and my girlfriend, Joanna. Being a photographer, we have maybe 4 good photos of us together so I handed the camera to her sister, Jen, to take some photos. This is typical of us. http://snaptography.net/events/article/rachel-danny/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/rachel-danny/13:05:01Z 15 Jul 2008 17:05:01 -05:00 Richmond, VA - We don’t normally go into weddings without first meeting the couple but every once in a while it happens.  That was the case with the wedding I shot with Ryan for Kellan Studios.  I headed out to Richmond, VA on Saturday morning to meet up with Ryan for a day of shooting. It was another scorcher of a wedding, but again, absolutely amazing!  You could tell how much Rachel and Danny love each other.  They are such a relaxed couple and by the teary-eyed speeches, you could tell they have some great friends as well. As the sun began to set, the light become so amazing and we headed down to a stream that cut through the property for their private session. The night ended with Danny pulling a blow-up guitar and rockin’ out to AC/DC “Back in Black” when he was taking off the garter.  There was some great dancing as well.  I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Check out SNAP! on Facebook if you’re a member.
http://snaptography.net/events/article/amy-luke-get-hitched/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/amy-luke-get-hitched/14:38:00Z 30 Jun 2008 18:38:00 -05:00 Morgan Hill, CA - Amy and Luke got married on Saturday afternoon! I’ve known Amy for a couple of years now.  We met at church and she was one of those recognizable faces.  She was one of the first people you saw as you walked in and she always greeted you with a smile.  In fact, I don’t think she could help but smile at you.  I think her mouth is permanently in the smile position.  It’s infectious! Simple weddings are so refreshing.  I love it when family and friends get together and make it so easy for the bride and groom.  Everyone was so excited to see Amy and Luke married! After their vows we headed to Aptos to take some photos by the pier of the cement ship that is docked there.  I didn’t believe that a cement ship could float but Amy assured me that it did… once. Be sure to head over to Pictage to sign up for an email update when the photos are ready to view.  Here are just a few from the day!
I love this family photo! http://snaptography.net/events/article/kayce-craig/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/kayce-craig/12:13:00Z 23 Jun 2008 16:13:00 -05:00 Bethesda, MD - I took Kayce and Craig out to shoot their engagement photos last week in Bethesda to fulfill part of their wedding package through SNAP!  All of our packages include an engagement shoot.  Some people don’t want to get engagement photos taken but it’s not just about documenting this new chapter in your relationship, it’s building a relationship with your photographer who is shooting the biggest day of your life.  I don’t know about you, but I want that trust between me and my photographer built before he/she shows up on my wedding day. Kayce and Craig were great!  They really got into it and got really comfortable in front of the camera.  At one point, Kayce was doing a split across two poles.  The photo is on the right. Their is going to be a not-so-traditional style wedding.  They’re working on getting their old high school’s auditorium for their wedding ceremony.  Should be a lot of fun!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/chase-the-goose/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/chase-the-goose/11:36:02Z 23 Jun 2008 15:36:02 -05:00 Washington DC - He’s chased the lion and now he’s going on a Wild Goose Chase. In August, Mark Batterson is releasing his second book from Multnomah Books and needed some photos for the book. The publisher wanted “adventure” type shots so what better place to go than back alleys of Washington DC and the Union Station metro at rush hour?
http://snaptography.net/events/article/the-clarks/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/the-clarks/15:19:00Z 21 Jun 2008 19:19:00 -05:00 Garfield Park, Washington DC - Last week, I met up with Dave, Jen, and their son, David to take some photos of them at Garfield Park in Washington DC. We had no idea that David was going to be a man on a mission and by mission I mean avoiding the camera in any way possible.  At 18 months, he is a fireball and shoots this way and that with reckless abandon.  Jen told me he hasn’t sat still for a photo since he was 10 months.  Well, little did David know, that I was on a mission too… get a family portrait of the whole family. After a quick 2 hour session at sunset and lots of running around with David we finally took to the slide.  Who knew that if mom and dad slide down the slide on their stomachs a smile would creep across David’s face?  A less than traditional portrait, but a portrait nonetheless. Enjoy!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/adele-and-jeff-engagement-shoot/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/adele-and-jeff-engagement-shoot/15:33:04Z 19 Jun 2008 19:33:04 -05:00 Old Town Alexandria, VA - Adele, Jeff, and I took to the streets of Old Town Alexandria at the beginning of this month to take their engagement photos. I love shooting in Old Town.  There’s so much going on and the streets and buildings get older and filled with so much more character as you get closer to the waterfront.  That’s where we ended up.  The Landing is a great place to hang out.  There’s a lot going on but it’s so peaceful if you walk down the pier a bit. Be on the lookout for their wedding photos in September!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/emily-luke-tie-the-knot/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/emily-luke-tie-the-knot/14:38:00Z 13 Jun 2008 18:38:00 -05:00 Manassas, VA - My sister-in-law, Kelly, just had a baby, my nephew, Bennett Wade Portnoy on May 3 and he is a STUD! Since Kelly has been out of commission taking care of Bennett and my niece, Chloe, I’ve been given the opportunity to shoot with Kellan Studios and my brother, Ryan. Our last shoot together was for Emily and Luke at the Foxchase Manor in Manassas, VA.  Check out some of the photos from their special day!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/ben-darcys-story/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/ben-darcys-story/22:04:01Z 09 Jun 2008 02:04:01 -05:00 Appomattox, VA - The planning was over and all the last minute details attended to.  The playbook was pulled out and it was time for Ben and Darcy to get married at Spring Grove Farm Bed & Breakfast. Through our consultations and engagement photo session, Ben and Darcy have been keeping me in the loop as to what to expect on the wedding day.  I could only imagine what it would be like.  My imagination fell far short of what the day actually turned out to be. The day was beautiful and HOT, one of the hottest days of the year!  The heat didn’t ruin anyone’s spirit one bit. Ben and Darcy have some amazing family and friends.  Several times I watched as someone would make sure that they had enough to drink or needed anything.  Their family and friends also know how to party! When the hip-hop started, the party was ON!  Despite the heat and humidity, the dancing raged on for two and a half straight hours providing my awesome assistant and brother, Ryan, and I some amazing reception photographs. Ben and Darcy, Thank you so much for everything!  You were so fun to work with!  Thank you for your hospitality, even on your wedding day, for my brother and I.  We are both thankful for the endless amount of water you provided for us as we ran around capturing your big day!  I hope you love the photographs! If you didn’t sign up at the wedding, don’t forget to visit the Pictage page to receive an email when all the photos are ready to view.
Spring Grove Farm Bed & Breakfast Details Darcy gets help putting her jewlery on.  One of her bridesmaids made all the jewlery LOVE this shot of Darcy’s engagement ring Darcy walks down the aisle Ben sees his bride for the first time The kiss Ryan dripping wet after the wedding.  It was HOT! Trying to cool off This guy hammed it up all day More cheesin’! I call them the Bridal Army The first dance Darcy’s sister and Ben’s brother gave some great toast speeches cooling off with some drinks Ben gets his groove on Ben and his brother dance together The final shot of the night! Everyone is still on the dance floor! http://snaptography.net/events/article/nick-melissa-engagement-session/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/nick-melissa-engagement-session/12:53:01Z 27 May 2008 16:53:01 -05:00 National Cathedral, Washington DC - In the last two years at my apartment, we’ve had an explosion of engagements.  Nick has only been my roommate for about 8 months now but he is now the fifth guy to get engaged in our house in the last 2 and a half years.  I don’t know what it is, but there must be something in the water. Nick found himself a wonderful girl who has been a friend of mine for almost 2 years. Melissa and Nick are getting married in Florida at the end of August and SNAP! is so excited to be shooting their wedding.  It’s always so much fun shooting weddings for friends! We took to the streets of our neighborhood last week to take some engagement photos.  Then we headed up to the National Cathedral where we found some great spots in the gardens to take photos. Congratulations Nick and Melissa!  The bathroom better be clean when I get home, Nick!  Just kidding!  Don’t forget to sign Nick and Melissa’s guestbook at Pictage to receive an email when the photos are available to view and purchase.
http://snaptography.net/events/article/amanda-greg-engaged/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/amanda-greg-engaged/21:29:01Z 21 May 2008 01:29:01 -05:00 New York City - Last week, I traveled up to New York City to shoot engagement photos for Greg and Amanda. They are getting married August 16, in St. Michael’s, Maryland.  I’m really looking forward to those photos.  There are some great views there. It was a great shoot!  We had great light in Central Park and as the sun set, we headed to the subway for some shots and then headed towards the light of Times Square.  The crowds were bigger than normal and not moving because Will Smith was there shooting his new movie, Hancock. For this shoot, I took my friend, Jeremy Sexton, along to shoot some video so you can get an idea of what a typically shoot looks like.  I’ve been able to see the raw footage he shot and, I can tell you, it looks amazing!  I can’t wait to show you the final product. If you want to see the rest of the photos, don’t forget to click the Pictage link at the top to sign up for an email update when they’re available.
a replica shot of http://snaptography.net/events/article/ben-and-darcy-engagement-shoot/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/ben-and-darcy-engagement-shoot/13:10:01Z 15 May 2008 17:10:01 -05:00 Georgetown, Washington DC - I never thought posting photos on Flickr would give me contacts for possible clients, but it did. Ben and Darcy found me on Flickr in June of 2007 and decided to see if I would be willing to shoot their wedding.  After several emails back and forth and about 4 months, we finally met and got them set up with a package for their wedding which is right around the corner of June 7 (06/07/08) in Appomattox, VA. After several rainouts (it has done nothing but rain this spring… I’m afraid for a super muggy wedding season… NOTE TO SELF: bring an extra shirt to each wedding), we were finally able to get a beautiful evening to shoot some photos in Georgetown.  We started at the waterfront and work our way up M St. and then finished things up on the path by the canal.  The light was gorgeous and the photos turned out beautifully!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-and-elena/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-and-elena/14:57:00Z 27 Apr 2008 18:57:00 -05:00 Rockledge Mansion, Occaquan, VA - I had such a fun time yesterday at Elena and Doug’s wedding.  Doug was so excited!  As soon as he arrived at the Rockledge Mansion, he was beaming.  He said he was so lucky to be marrying Elena.  His smile didn’t come off his face the entire day, except of course when I asked him to not smile for the photos. Here are some shots from the day. If you would like to purchase photos, head over to Doug and Elena’s Pictage page to sign up for an email update when the photos are online.
http://snaptography.net/events/article/wendy-and-dustin-wedding1/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/wendy-and-dustin-wedding1/15:45:01Z 16 Apr 2008 19:45:01 -05:00 Lynchburg, VA - At the beginning of the month, I travelled down to Lynchburg, VA to assist my brother, Ryan and Kellan Studios, in photographing the wedding of Dustin and Wendy. The wedding took place at the First Baptist Church of Lynchburg and the reception was held at the lovely West Manor, where Ryan and I were able to take some spectacular photos of Wendy and Dustin. Here are some of my favorite images from the day.
Dustin gets ready Wendy’s dress The dress Wendy’s shoes Wendy gets ready http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-and-gerri/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-and-gerri/22:21:00Z 01 Apr 2008 02:21:00 -05:00 Indianapolis, IN - Such a fun wedding! Doug and Gerri asked me to be their wedding photographer almost 2 years ago when my friend, Tobi (Doug’s sister), invited me to Indianapolis for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  It was the first time I had met them and immediately drawn to them.  Now, almost 2 years later, came the day that has been 10 years in the making. The whole day was fantastic.  The setting was beautiful inside the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the reception at the Marriot ended with a heart felt sing along to “We Are The World.” Let’s just say, when it gets to THAT point in the evening… party’s OVER! You can receive an email update when all of the photos from the day are ready to view by clicking the Pictage link at the top of the page. Check out the photos of the day and don’t forget that SNAP! can travel with you or to you on your wedding day.  We’re ready to go!  Contact us today!
http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-stephans-good-day-photo-shoot/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/doug-stephans-good-day-photo-shoot/12:55:01Z 21 Mar 2008 16:55:01 -05:00 Radio America Studios, Arlington, VA - Doug Stephan and the Good Day crew needed some promo shots for their radio show on Radio America. The crew was great and we laughed a lot.  I even got the ladies of the group to give Doug a kiss and craziness ensued.  See for yourself.
http://snaptography.net/events/article/maroon-5/ http://snaptography.net/events/article/maroon-5/15:29:03Z 05 Mar 2008 19:29:03 -05:00 XM Radio, Washington DC - I’ve been shooting a lot recently for XM Radio and was so excited to photograph Maroon 5‘s recent visit to the XM Satellite Radio facility in Washington DC. Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael stopped by to play a couple songs from their new record.  The songs will be played alongside Maroon 5’s Top 20 Countdown on 20on20.  If you’re a fan of Maroon 5, you’ll want to check out what songs Maroon 5 chose as their favorite top 20 songs. After the performance, the guys stepped into the 20on20 studios to autograph some photos and add their name to the celebrity 20on20 sign.  As we stopped by the 80’s studio, Adam saw a sweet Jackson’s jacket hanging on the wall and HAD to try it on.  Both Adam and Jessie were captivated by the 1980’s memorabilia in the studio.
Michelle with Adam and Jesse Me with Adam and Jesse Adam models the Jacksons coat Adam signs the 20on20 Celebrity sign