My son is the reason I do all of this. He’s the heartbeat behind the business, the spark that lit the whole thing in the first place. When he came into my life, everything changed. I wanted more, for both of us. More meaning, more freedom and more time to actually live our days, not just count down to the weekend.

I’ve always been a full time teacher, but the thought of staying in a job that required me to work after work, keeping me from spending time with my family just didn't sit right for me.  So I picked up a camera and started chasing something different. Something that mattered.

What began as a creative outlet turned into something so much more. I found myself drawn to the real stuff, the raw and emotional moments. Somewhere between love stories and late night edits with a baby monitor by my side, I realized: this is it. This is what I’m meant to do.

Now, every time I pick up my camera, I do it with intention. Not just to take pretty photos (though we’ll definitely get those), but to tell stories. The ones that matter. The ones that last. 

Destinations traveled to

6 +

Weddings captured since 2022

30 +

Weddings I take on a year

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Rachel Snyder by Numbers

Working with me isn’t just about hiring a photographer...it’s about having someone who truly gets you and your vision.

I’m here to capture your day in a way that feels authentic and raw, not posed and polished. 

There’s no room for fake smiles or stiff poses. This is about real moments, the moments that make you feel something long after the day is done.

 

Work with me

What it's like to

Based in Pennsylvania and serving destinations in the US and worldwide.
Connect with me while I'm in your city  or contact me to learn more.

Upcoming Travels

-Maren Kate

My work is my art.
It’s as simple as that.

Words I Live by

Traveling

I love seeing new places, meeting new people and trying new coffees.  I hate checking back in for my return flight.  Simple as that.

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Ornate Architecture

Photographing different types of architecture e is easily one of my favorite parts of exploring new places. PS. I love a good ceiling detail.

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The Outer Banks

The Outer Banks has been my 2nd home since before I could remember.  Now I get to live MY love story there.  Follow along on Instagram for my wedding planning tips as I plan my own 2027 wedding.

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Favorites

Personal

Because the way it felt matters just as much as how it looked.

Delivering images that feel as good as the day did

i care about you, and i care about your story.

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