My husband and I worked with Luke Snyder for our August 2008 wedding. Once we discovered his work there was never any question for us about hiring him to photograph our wedding (My husband is a photographer as well and so he had some pretty high standards!). I have come into contact with very few people as knowledgeable and professional as we found Luke to be. From our first phone call to the day we received the DVD's of our photographs he was a pleasure to work with. He even gave us suggestions for different parts of the ceremony and all of those suggestions turned out to be my favorite moments. Neither I nor any of our wedding guests can speak highly enough of him! Luke was so passionate and had an amazing energy about him that really translated into one of a kind photographs. He ran about all day capturing every creative angle, from laying on the forest floor to running down a dusty hill. His journalistic style was better at capturing the memories of our wedding day than even my own hazy bride memory was able to. Luke seems to specialize in figuring out the what the depths of a certain scene are and then maximizing that content. There's never a 'flat' photo. Everyone who has seen our pictures, from family to strangers, has told us how lucky we were to have our photographer. I recommend him constantly to anyone and everyone I can as my husband and I both agree whole heartily that hiring Luke was the best decision we made for our wedding (besides getting married!) If we could have tipped him twice his price, we would have! read more

Luke Snyder is a GEM!! We were beyond thrilled to book him as our wedding photographer, and he exceeded our expectations on the big day. Here are some reasons why we love Luke: - He has an amazing attitude. Luke somehow can be laid-back, professional, and giggling with joy all at the same time. His personality quickly put our family and friends at ease. It takes a delicate balance to create quality art without being demanding or difficult, and Luke definitely achieves this! - He is efficient! We've witnessed so many wedding photo shoots that were painfully long, full of downright cheesy poses. Luke was able to capture over a thousand breathtaking/joyful/priceless images of our special day, without keeping us from actually enjoying the day. And they were all completely natural. Hallelujah! - He has a great eye. We rarely felt like we had to pose for Luke because he captured the emotion of the moment so brilliantly on his own. We were also amazed that he could capture the personalities and love of our family and friends without having met them before. - He is a GIFTED artist. We have heard non-stop praises of our wedding photos from everyone from grandma to our artist friends. Somehow amidst running around, capturing one moment to the next, Luke was able to produce some of the most beautiful images we've ever seen. read more

In one word - Incredible. My then fiancee, now wife, and I interviewed nine different photographers before we were fortunate enough, or blessed enough rather, to come across Luke Snyder. Planning a wedding is difficult, and finding a stellar photographer is paramount. Many photographers are only camera enthusiasts: they enjoy shooting and they have an expensive lens. However, the distinguishing factor that places Luke in the small echelon of truly gifted photographers is that Luke is an artist. Anyone with a camera can line up the bride and groom and have them smile. Luke captures the moments that are not posed, the moments that end up being closest to our hearts. Luke will give you thousands, literally, of images showing the unadulterated smiles of a genuinely happy family members that do not know they are being observed. He works viciously hard to get the perfect shot and somehow does not make his presence known. On top of this, Luke has the wherewithal to step in and act as a pseudo wedding coordinator if your special day is not going perfect. At one point during my wedding day, each of my wife's bridesmaids commented on the phenomenal work of Luke. Days after our wedding, my grandparents still talked about him. If I had to plan our wedding again, I would choose Luke a thousand times over. read more

In one word - Incredible. My then fiancee, now wife, and I interviewed nine different photographers before we were fortunate enough, or blessed enough rather, to come across Luke Snyder. Planning a wedding is difficult, and finding a stellar photographer is paramount. Many photographers are only camera enthusiasts: they enjoy shooting and they have an expensive lens. However, the distinguishing factor that places Luke in the small echelon of truly gifted photographers is that Luke is an artist. Anyone with a camera can line up the bride and groom and have them smile. Luke captures the moments that are not posed, the moments that end up being closest to our hearts. Luke will give you thousands, literally, of images showing the unadulterated smiles of a genuinely happy family members that do not know they are being observed. He works viciously hard to get the perfect shot and somehow does not make his presence known. On top of this, Luke has the wherewithal to step in and act as a pseudo wedding coordinator if your special day is not going perfect. At one point during my wedding day, each of my wife's bridesmaids commented on the phenomenal work of Luke. Days after our wedding, my grandparents still talked about him. If I had to plan our wedding again, I would choose Luke a thousand times over. read more

We spent a lot of time researching photographers for our elopement wedding. We knew immediately after seeing his website that Luke's talent for capturing perfect little moments was exactly what we'd been looking for. Luke's non-traditional style of shooting weddings was what we'd wanted. No overly posed photos of "bride and groom kissing, holding hands, looking off in the distance". Luke took the time to get to know us as a couple. We found during our research that plenty of photographers seem to have their formula of set shots and poses, not Luke. He allows each unique moment to shape his shots, documenting what's happening in an unobtrusive way. His presence during our elopement ceremony was respectful and quiet. It was only after we received our photos that we realized how many great shots he captured during the wedding ceremony, all without us knowing. From our initial conversation with Luke, we felt relaxed and confident that he was the best person to photograph our elopement . Our friends and families loved the photos, and we're delighted to recommend Luke. In addition to getting a fantastic photographer we feel like we made a new friend. Tony and I look forward to having Luke document all our future milestones together. read more

Make sure you have the best photographer with the best track record. Because in the end, the pictures from your wedding day will be what help bring those precious moments back to life even 30 years from now. Again and again, I look over the hundreds of photographs of our wedding back in August 2008. My heart is touched and I am transported back in time. Luke captured all of the best parts - from the candid, intimate shots of me with my bride, to the more formal, picture-perfect group pictures. His work is professional - but not staged. His photography is beautiful, organic, natural. Luke's enthusiasm for his work and love of detail, his artistic sensibilities, his charming personality - they are all part of the package. Who gets dirty with his belly on the sand to get the perfect picture? Luke does. Who climbs into inaccessible places or stands up on a tall ladder in the middle of a redwood forest? Luke does. Who grins with pure joy upon perfectly capturing the look of you and your bride? Luke does. Who is truly present and in the moment to capture it? Luke is. Luke is definitely worth the money. I cannot say this enough. He is definitely worth the money. Check out his web site and you will see and believe. read more

We looked at a lot of photographers to capture the images for our wedding. Though the first one we found was the one we went with. Luke was the only choice for us. My wife and I were really looking for someone that we could count on to capture those moments that meant the most to us on our wedding day. Luke was exactly the right person for the job. His professionalism, attention to detail, timing (he seemed to be in the right spot at the right time always) and his attitude towards his job were just was impressive to watch. On your wedding day, so much can happen that as the bride and groom you just don't get a see everything that happens on your special day. With Luke as our photographer, we didn't miss a thing and have the most beautiful pictures to remember every detail for the rest of our lives. We have so many compliments about the pictures of our wedding. I would gladly and with great confidence recommend Luke as a photographer for any special event. His energy that he brought to our wedding was exactly what we were expecting and we couldn't have asked for anything more. He is the best around. read more

Before our wedding, my husband and I researched a lot of photographers. Thank goodness we found Luke Snyder! Not only did he do an amazing job on our engagement, rehersal, and wedding photos, but he was delightful to work with. His pure joy and enthusiam for photography is apparent. The more excited he got about the pictures, the more everyone else did. It was wonderful to have the pleasure of Luke photographing our wedding, but it was also great to just have him at the wedding. He's so kind and sincere that he helped to put me at ease ... at my own wedding! Even the guests at the wedding commented at how nice our photographer was. Then, when it came time to really deliver, he provided us with 1,400 pictures from our wedding weekend. The only difficult part of working with Luke, is that you have to pick which pictures to go into the album. They're all so perfect that we want all 1,400. It's been over a month, and we're still deciding. Every single moment was captured and nothing was missed. Looking at them again brings me right back to that day. I highly recommend Luke Snyder! read more

Let me start off by saying that perfection is not even going to come close to Luke's style of photography and end result. And, we havent even gotten our wedding pictures, just seen the sneak peeks and capture everything we were feeling that day. We picked Luke bc of his style of photography and passion for what he does. The day of the wedding is the first time that we had ever met him and it felt like we had been friends for a lifetime. When we had our first look before the wedding we didnt even notice that Luke was there taking pictures and that goes for the entire wedding. He really listened to what Alex and I wanted out of our photographs and understood the direction that we were hoping for. If you are looking for a photographer to add to your already special day and for the many more years to come then hire Luke. There is no amount of money that you will be able to pay him for what he produces on your wedding day. We are only sad about one thing, and that is that our wedding is once in a lifetime. If we ever renew our vows Luke will be there. Get him now before someone else does! read more

When Nora and I planned our wedding we knew that the photography was very important. As we looked through many different photographer's websites we stumbled upon Luke's. We knew instantly that he was going to be our photographer. The pictures that we saw were gorgeous and artistic which was exactly what we were looking for. Working with Luke was easy, relaxed and fun. We loved how excited and enthusiastic he was about his own work and our wedding. He made it feel like he was a part of our day. When we received the photos they were better then we could ever have imagined. The style and thoughtfulness he put into each photo was apparent. Luke was able to portray not only the gorgeous setting of San Francisco, but the emotion in every photo. The quality of Luke's photos are exceptional and one of a kind. We are extremely happy that we chose him and would recommend him to anyone who truly wants to remember their joyous occasions. read more

Let me start by observing that Luke *brings* the smiles. Lisa and I first met Luke as he worked a friends wedding. Once we saw the photos of that day we knew he'd be the photographer for us. Our friend recommended him without reservations. Even though we weren't sure we wanted one we took an "engagement shoot" in a park he suggested and the photos came out *awesome*. When the big day came he maintained an upbeat but collected persona during what was otherwise a stressful day. He showed himself capable of taking classic posed photos. But he really excelled at those off-the-cuff moments that one truly remembers. All while making sure that the lighting and exposure was correct! Very personable and professional throughout. read more

We found looking for a photographer for our April wedding a daunting task. It was so important to us that we found a photographer who was artistic in their approach and who's style wasn't all about static posed shots. When we came across Luke's website and saw his photos we knew he was the photographer for us. When you talk with Luke you see how passionate he is about his photography and that shines through in his photos. He was very easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable during the wedding not to mention he's funny! If you want thoughtful photos that tell a story and capture the special rare moments of your big day you must go with Luke. You won't regret it. read more

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!! read more

To put it simply, Luke was one of the best decisions my wife and I made about our wedding. His passion and experience are so evident in the way he works. Luke was insanely easy to work with, through skype sessions, pre-wedding walk throughs, and day of photo excursions, it was a blast to be photographed by him. Oh, and also, the photos are unbelievably amazing. His energy and yearn for the "emotional moments" were great to keep in mind and made us take a moment to pause on the great experience we were having at our wedding. Luke was such a pleasure and we feel truly honored to have had him photograph our wedding. read more

I'm in love. Luke did the photography for our wedding this past labor day weekend and I'm blown away by the pictures. The spontaneity, the emotion, the lighting, and the artistry he puts into each one is simply amazing. All the guests loved Luke & his team. His energy, dedication & warmth are unmatched. He had a smile on his face the whole day from the genuine love of what he does. I smile every time I think of looking at these photos with my husband (ack!) for years as we grow old. Luke, thanks for giving us the chance to relive our wedding through your photos anytime we choose... truly priceless. read more

Luke Snyder is the best there is. It only takes 30 seconds of reviewing his work to see that he has truly remarkable talent. He has a passion for photography that is truly exciting. What makes Luke phenomenal is that he does absolutely whatever it takes to get the best possible shot. He did a wonderful job at making me feel beautiful and comfortable so he can capture the purest emotion on our big day. I could not be happier that I entrusted him with the job of capturing the everlasting memories of the biggest and best day of my life. read more

Search no further for your wedding photographer: Luke Snyder is the best there is! Luke photographed our wedding and also did our engagement photo session. The pictures came out just incredible! Luke is not just a photographer but an artist. He will make sure you look your best on all the pictures and he will capture the mood of the day just perfectly. We had to cancel our initially picked photographer after we saw Luke's work, and we don't regret it a bit. Thank you, Luke, for the precious moments preserved for a lifetime. read more

Luke is the best! My husband and I wanted to capture an important time in our life and were impressed with the photos Luke had done for a friends wedding. We scheduled a few hours to do some casual photos at some favorite landmarks, and were thrilled with the results. Luke has an amazing eye and great timing, and is very fun to work with. He does an amazing job of listening to what your vision is and then steering you in the right direction to achieve it. Thank you Luke!! read more

Oh wow! Words can't fully express how very pleased we are with Luke's work. After blowing us away with how our engagement pictures turned out, we couldn't have imagined hiring a better photographer for our wedding. Luke's vision for photography is truly amazing. He's also very enjoyable to work with & has great ideas. The way he's able to capture those special moments is definitely priceless. We can't wait to work with him more in the future for family portraits & occasions. read more