snixie photography

This is a dear wedding to me.
First of all, Samantha and Ryan are dear friends. I met the two of them before they began to date – back at camp in 2006 where he was relentless about flirting with her and she said “No, he doesn’t like me” in response. None of us were surprised when they showed up the next summer dating.
Sam took a year’s break from camp after that, but it was a joy to me to be able to work with both her and Ryan last year. She was a dear confidant and supporter and hanging out with the two of them on the weekends was the highlight of my summer. So clearly I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding.
Second, it was a beautiful place. Hodgin Valley Farm was one of my favorite farms I’ve been on. Filled with old buildings and beautiful fields, I could have shot there all day. We were able to spend the night there before the wedding and our room in the house was wonderful!
Third, it was an adventure. Having an outdoor wedding meant that Sam and Ryan had to decide whether or not to brave the rain. If you know them at all you know that they are adventurous to the core, and they decided to not let a little drizzle stop them from getting married outside. Luckily they had a fantastic wedding planner in Sue McCain of Bella Wedding and Event Planning. She and her team did a wonderful job of moving things around (and NOT moving things around) in order to make a wonderful day for Sam and Ryan.
Fourth, it was such a fun wedding. At the reception, the food was delicious and the band, The Hush Puppies, kept everyone entertained. There was even contra dancing!
Fifth, I had a fantastic second shooter by my side. Anna Carol did a wonderful job and I had so much fun shooting with her. The pictures that she took are marked by two asterisks**.

I loved it so much I couldn’t narrow them down for just one post. So please, enjoy!











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Stay tuned for Part 2!

Photography: Snixie Photography
Venue: Hodgin Valley Farm
Rehearsal Dinner Catering: Pepper Moon Catering
Event Coordination: Bella Wedding and Event Planning
Reception Catering: Visions Catering
Band: The Hush Puppies