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Being a wedding photographer has been one of the greatest privileges of my working life. I don’t think that I have been to a wedding in the past 20 years where I wasn’t deeply moved at some point during the day. And, to this day, many of my wedding clients remain my close friends.

I am a Fearless Photographer, a Blue Earth Alliance Photographer, a Fellow at the Bertha Institute, an Artist in Residence at the McGuffey Art Center, and a recipient of the prestigious Portrait of Humanity Award - one of the world's top awards in portrait photography. I've been featured by National Geographic, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and many other outlets and galleries around the world. I've been a wedding photographer for 20 years and have worked with over 100 couples in the US and around the world. I've been featured in Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine's 'Best Vendors', have been honored as a Finalist for a 'Fearless Award'.​

At my core, I am a documentarian, so I always look for what is ‘real’ in people and the world around me. My approach to wedding photography skips on all of the gimmicks and trends and focuses on what is timeless: intimate portraits documented in rich, classic tones. As you may have noticed, I don't have an instagram account for my wedding work and I do absolutely zero marketing. I never have. Branding and sales have never held much interest for me. Rather, my clients principally come to me through direct referrals. And, unlike many wedding photographers, I limit the number of weddings that I take in a given year. Rather, I focus on a few couples and pour my soul into their wedding day. My deepest goal is that you will simply love your images and that they will be a cherished heirloom in your family for many years to come. Quality, integrity, and character are at the core of my work and who I am.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Michael O Snyder Photography

Courtney
Courtney Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mike is truly the best!

We asked Mike to shoot our engagement photos and wedding after seeing what a fantastic job he did at my sister's wedding. Not only does he take truly gorgeous photos, but he made the process fun. None of the pictures felt stiff or awkward, and the final photos were far better than pretty much any other wedding photos I've seen. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend Mike.
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Casey Sent on 06/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mike is amazing!

Mike did both our engagement and wedding photos and they were all incredible. I found him through a friend whose wedding he shot and her photos were fantastic as well. Just look at his website! I could not recommend him higher.
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Erica Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Blown Away

Wow, Mike is truly an artist and an incredible photographer. He was the first vendor we booked and we are SO happy we did! Throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding Mike worked with us to set up our timeline and shot list. He is such a wonderful person to have on your team as you plan your wedding and on the wedding day. He is laid back and easy going which was exactly what me and my wife needed on our wedding day. Since we’re not very comfortable in front of a camera, Mike and his second shooter, Kirsten, made us feel like we were the two most beautiful people in the world and made us feel like we had two really good friends taking our wedding photos. This was so crucial as it put me and my wife at ease, allowing us to focus on each other. The wedding day photos are all so perfect. Mike captured the natural beauty of our surroundings (our venue and Meridian Park), and really captured our essence as a couple. We can’t say enough about how wonderful Mike was and without him, our day wouldn’t have been so special.
Patricia
Tricia Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mike is the best

We were so lucky to have Mike shoot our engagement photos and wedding photos. He was extremely responsive and easy to work with, particularly during the process of rescheduling our wedding due to COVID. He was very relaxed and made us feel comfortable throughout the shooting process. He handled our family and friends with humor and professionalism. Wedding guests and family all complimented his style and general vibe. The second shooter, Arthur, was also great to work with. The photos, which Mike got to us in less than two weeks, are beautiful and a nice mix of formal and candid shots. We can't recommend him highly enough and hope we get to work with him again in the future.
Allison
Allison Sent on 07/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We loved working with Michael!

Michael shot the wedding of a friend and I loved her photographs. When my partner and I started planning our wedding (3 months out), Michael was my top choice! He doesn't shoot many weddings as he is a full-time professional photojournalist but we were so lucky he agreed to work with us on ours. Our photos are absolutely priceless (and returned to us super-fast too) and he was a joy to work with!
Ann
Annie Sent on 01/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Money We Spent

We had excellent wedding vendors, but Michael O. Snyder was hands down the best. From the get go Mike was communicative, responsive, and very focused on giving us beautiful professional photos that were customized to the look-and-feel we wanted. I came into this knowing only that I wanted to have photos full of light and color that reflected the happiness of the day, without a lot of the stilted posed traditional wedding photography. Mike was focused on understanding exactly what we wanted--and his background in documentary film means his eye and reflexes are such that he can capture "in the moment" actions as if they are art.

The day of the wedding Mike was everywhere at once, and managed to get through a PACKED schedule of pictures with time to spare.

The photos themselves turned out amazing, and were ready in less than a week! I had heard stories from friends of their photographers taking months, and having our beautifully edited pictures so quickly was so amazing, for both us and our friends and family from afar who could not attend in person. The photos capture exactly the essence and vibe I had tried to communicate--I don't know how he was able to read my mind, but hiring Mike was truly money very, very well spent. Looking back on these moments I am able to relive the emotion of our wedding day and see the joy our the faces of our friends and family. Really excellent work. We would recommend him without reservation.




He had done an excellent job on my friend's wedding, and once I saw her photos I never even considered going elsewhere.
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Bryan Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Truly amazing photography

Mike is a world-class photographer. He captured some amazing moments for us during our engagement photo session and then at the wedding. His pictures are truly a work of art. He is easy to work with, professional, and absurdly talented. We highly recommend him. We couldn't be happier with his work and we will cherish our pictures for years to come.
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Lpsv Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless victory!

Mike was extraordinary. We felt the most confident about him during the process and he inspired calm even during the wedding. The brevity of this comment is inversely proportional to the significance of this comment, which may already be obvious, but probably will be clearer on the other side of your wedding day.
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H Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Mike as our photographer for our wedding. His work stood out to us after checking out his portfolio on his website. We liked how he shot documentaries and his artistic style. He is a very talented individual. He and his second shooter Aaron were a joy to work with! They were extremely nice and easy going. His direction and demeanor made us feel comfortable during the whole portrait process. Mike was also extremely organized and responsive. He had a game plan to ensure every shot was captured. I would highly recommend Mike and his team for any event!
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Mark Sent on 12/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved working with Mike and his second shooter for our wedding. We had an unconventional wedding (ceremony one day, reception the next day), and he was happy to cover both days with no difficulty. Leading up to our wedding, he worked with us to develop a thorough shooting plan to make sure we got all of the photos we wanted. We got them all, and both he and his second shooter took a number of other spectacular and creative photos that weren't part of the plan. They were both really friendly, unintrusive, and extremely professional. We couldn't be happier with the literal thousands of photos he's given us, or with our entire experience with him both leading up to and during our wedding. We'd recommend him without any reservations whatsoever!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Michael O Snyder Photography frequently asked questions

Michael O Snyder Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Michael O Snyder Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Michael O Snyder Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Michael O Snyder Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Michael O Snyder Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Michael O Snyder Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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