Snyder Story Co.Photography
Journal

Field notes for parents.

How to Pick the Perfect Family Photo Location
Location Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Family Photo Location

Creeks, ridgelines, and golden fields, plus the exact time of evening each one turns magic.

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What to Wear (and What to Stop Worrying About)
Planning

What to Wear (and What to Stop Worrying About)

Earth tones, layers, and one rule: if the kids can't climb in it, don't put them in it.

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How to Photograph Kids Who Won't Sit Still
Behind the Lens

How to Photograph Kids Who Won't Sit Still

You don't. You photograph them moving. Here's how the pros keep up.

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Documenting Fatherhood
Essays

Documenting Fatherhood

Why the least photographed person in the family is usually holding the camera, and what it costs.

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Why Real Moments Beat Perfect Ones
Essays

Why Real Moments Beat Perfect Ones

The science and the heartbreak of what we actually remember.

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The Best Time of Day for Family Photos
Planning

The Best Time of Day for Family Photos

Golden hour is real, but it isn't the whole story. A photographer's honest guide to light.

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