Luke Snyder Studio

I should start off by saying that we changed our wedding date just so that we could have Luke as our photographer! His portfolio speaks for itself (we thought so) but just in case you are still on the fence here is another rave review for Luke.

By far, Luke was the most amazing vendor, and best decision we made planning our wedding. We first met Luke at our engagement session in Yountville, CA, and it turned out to be one of the most fun, memorable, and comfortable experiences we had as a couple during the wedding-planning process. The pictures truly reflected that. The pictures turned out amazing, better than we could have ever imagined, and Luke really spent the time to capture different settings, lightings and perspectives to make it special.

Luke's attention to detail was only magnified at our wedding! He came the day before to scope out our venue so that he knew ahead of time what would create the best pictures. Luke wasn't afraid to suggest changes to us which we are forever grateful for. He recommended taking a private walk just the two of us immediately after the ceremony through the gardens, and it is safe to say that it is something both my husband and I know we will cherish for the rest of our lives...and the pictures were breathtaking of course :) Luke was everywhere at once, but at the same time all of our guests, bridal party, and family members were in awe at how quickly (and perfectly) he captured moments without belaboring it, and perfectly blending into our celebration like he was one of the family.

His pictures are amazing, and our home could double as a Luke Snyder gallery. His pictures were so breathtaking, and so captivating we have filled every room in our home with them.

Plainly, it would be a mistake not to hire this thoughtful, talented man.

Thank you Luke. Best...

All great art has a wonderful inevitability about it, as though it could not be imagined another way. This is Luke's work; masterful, elegant, thoughtful, and as though it could be no other way as it is essentially perfect.

My wife and I had our wedding celebration in Napa in July. We wanted to capture time, place, and celebration with someone who wasn't just local, but had a sense for Yountville in his or her bones. Terroir matters for wine, it matters for food, and it also matters for the captured image.

Luke's portfolio is amazing but what won me over was his insistence on meeting with us a week before our celebration - to see who we are, watch how we interact, and to understand what it was that we wanted to capture. This delighted me, and it showed in the results from the next week when we had our party at Ad Hoc.

Working style: Direct but also sensitive. Direct is good; direct is a pro at work. I liked being told what to do to make the best shots. So, too, is sensitive. Sensitive to color and light and textures, sensitive to our interactions and those of our friends.

Images: lush without being overwrought, and close-up without seeming staged. The feel of the time, place, emotion of the event are all captured thoughtfully and in detail.

His work is really lovely, and it's really lovely to work with him. Cannot recommend Luke highly enough.

Luke was terrific from the beginning, and he only got better as we worked with him. All of his advice and suggestions were spot on, and and his photography is second to none. He does have the ability to see the beauty in the photo before it is taken, and this, together with his eye for detail, translates to a composition both touching and poignant. We reserved our most careful attention on our choice of photographer, and we believe we could not have done better. The finished product is superb.

My newlywed and I could not speaker higher about Luke. The consummate professional, he was on time and ready to go at the Carneros Inn where we got married. His vision and artistic eye for our photographs were amazing! He was upbeat and friendly, but completely unobtrusive on our special day and he caught every detail.
His post- production work was just as great - He promised us photos in 6 weeks and we got them just as he said -- the colors were rich, the editing was delicate, and most importantly our photos were a work of art.
A true thank you to the artist for capturing our special day!

Luke is a professional in every category, he captured my daughters wedding day beautifully and got every shot we could have hoped for. Luke has a talent for catching tender moments between people and your wedding is such an emotional day you want to remember all the love in the room. My daughters wedding photos are love and light thanks to Luke Snyder Studio!

I cannot say enough about Luke and his work! We hired Luke to photograph our wedding and to do an engagement shoot. We absolutely LOVE our engagement pictures and have gotten so many compliments on them. We haven't gotten our wedding pictures back yet, but are confident they will be incredible! Luke is so creative and really makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He will do almost anything to get the shot, yet is so unobtrusive you'll hardly even know he's there. He is professional, very well organized, and you cannot help but see how much he loves what he does. He truly knows photography and how to capture the essence of a moment! Thank you Luke!!

Luke was an incredible find and you\'ll be lucky to have him at your wedding!\r\n\r\nMy wedding was a small affair, partially due to budget restraints and partially due to our desire to keep it an intimate affair. Luke took our little wedding, one of the happiest days of my life, and made it look perfect. He has the skill and, for lack of a better word, the soul of a great artist. He took what would otherwise be a mundane setting and added a great mood. He took full advantage of the overcast sky that day and the uneven light in the church, creating intimate shadows on ordinary objects: my boots (more on that later), my robes, the Tibetan bell bowl, the rings, and so on.\r\n\r\nHe knows how to make people look their best. He knows how to catch people in those emotional moments and put them on film. He knows to take the picture when you smile, when you cry, when you laugh, when you\'re thoughtful. He knows how to use the light to make you look beautiful. \r\n\r\nHe also knows when to change his altitude. He will get on a ladder, get on his belly, and get everywhere to get the shot. Many of the shots from our wedding were at unusual angles, and it made for some of the most innovative shots in the set.\r\n\r\nLuke is a skillful hand when it comes to post-production. He knows when to keep it full-color, when to turn it to sepia-tone, and when to make it black and white. He knows when to change the depth of a shot, to crop it, to do all the little tricks that make a photo look its best.\r\n\r\nLuke uses professional, up-to-date equipment to give you high-quality photos that print perfectly from the digital files, and knows where to get them professionally printed. \r\n\r\nOur wedding was non-traditional. It was a costumed wedding, and Luke not only was eager to shoot it, he was happy to experiment. I was married in Jedi robes (long story) and my wife and step-daughter wore custom-made dresses. Our guests were dressed in clothes ranging from Renaissance garb to traditional kilts. Luke got dynamic and unique shots of our unique wedding.\r\n\r\nLuke was more than reasonable on the price, and would have been worth it at twice the price! And he won\'t inflate his travel expenses either.\r\n\r\nOn top of everything else, Luke is a nice guy with a great sense of humor. Our wedding really was unusual, but Luke took it with a big smile and was sincerely eager to try something new. He even Photshopped in a lightsaber blade for me!\r\n\r\nI love showing off the pictures to my friends, family, total strangers...really, I just can\'t keep them to myself. I wish I could show them off here so you could see what I\'m talking about.\r\n\r\nIf you can get this man to photograph your wedding, DO SO! You\'ll be glad you did!

I've had the wonderful pleasure of working with Luke Snyder Studio on a wedding together. As a wedding coordinator, I have experience working with a diverse range of vendors and Luke Snyder is at the top of my list. Luke has a warm presence, making you, the bride and groom feel instantly comfortable and at ease. My bride and groom couldn't have been happier with their photos. The bride even used Luke for a special birthday photo session with her best friends after!

Luke's photos are breathtakingly beautiful. Luke captures the special moments, memories, and feelings that enable you to remember the spirit of your wedding day forever. Luke is a true gem - absolutely kind, intelligent, friendly and talented - and I can't wait to work with him on future weddings!

Luke isn\'t just a photographer, he\'s a camera whisperer. Every one of his shots has an intangible, otherworldly quality. He\'s able to capture more than the basics - the situation/action/people - but also the Life and specificity of a moment. I don\'t know how he does it, but I\'m glad he does.

I love Luke's work - fun, fresh, beautiful photography.

Tony and I love to work with Luke! He is highly professional, energetic and knowledgable. His photos are amazing and not only capture the vibe of the couple's wedding day, but also his unique & artistic abilities. He's a great team player and works hard with other vendors to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that the activities are flowing smoothly. We highly recommend Luke and look forward to working with him in the near future!

Luke Snyder's work is fresh & innovative, capturing the details, emotions and joy of the day.
I always feel privileged to have such an artist capture the details of our work.
An excellent choice for your...

Luke Snyder studio provides joyful, fun, creative and beautiful photos. We met him on one of our weddings and became facebook friends (a fun way to connect with other wedding professionals). I always enjoy seeing the creative and unexpected photos that he captures at weddings. Add to that his charm and you have a winning combination.

I had the pleasure of working with Luke for a wedding, and was very impressed with him. He is a true professional, and worked seamlessly with all the vendors and the bride and groom. What really stood out, was his ability to take note of what was going on around him. He was focused on getting great shots, but was also aware of other issues going on that he made sure to be a part of in order to capture the hidden moments and emotions. He also had a great understanding of weddings, and what make for great photo ops, it was amazing to watch him action. And the photos turned out amazing! I would recommend Luke as a photographer, and hope to work with him again.

I've worked with Luke Snyder twice now, and each time I'm stunned by the photographs. I also follow his blog, and really enjoy [read: steal composition ideas =) ] from the other weddings he's captured. Capable and caring. That's how I'd describe Luke. He delivers the goods, AND does all the little things. That's the hallmark of a true professional. And as for your "day of" experience: He's nice, polite, and fun to be around.

I worked with Luke on a November wedding and he is extremely professional, polite and the pictures came out amazing. The atmosphere was very positive and calming.I would definitely recommend working with Luke as I would in the future.

I've 2nd shot for Luke for most of the 2008 wedding season. I can't say enough about Luke's calm presence and infectious positive energy. Everyone lights up at the sight of Luke. It's not just the bride and groom who shower Luke with praise but their guest too! That to me says a lot about Luke as a person and photographer.

Cheers!