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Behind the lens


I am Mikinley Paige Snyder

I've loved taking photos since I was little, whether on my little iPod or on a little vlog camera my parents got me. Seeing how important photos are in my own life, I am so grateful that I get to capture the most important moments of people's lives. I love getting to capture God's beautiful creation - YOU! Engagements, senior year, family photos - it's all apart of your story, a story I can't wait to help you tell. My editing style is warm documentary, and I can't get rid of those beautiful colors! Being friendly and making you feel comfortable is something I believe is incredibly helpful, so it is the first thing I do when I meet you. Your story and memories are SO important. Being able to look back on your photos in the future is something that can't be taken for granted.

 

 

My Approach


Warm documentary

 

 

Candid and true to color with a hint of inspiration from cinema. I love that romantic nostalgic feel! I am intentional about capturing the small details that might get missed. Believer of prompts over poses. Editorial is also apart of my coverage, as I believe posed portraits of you and your loved ones are irreplaceable! Some moments are posed, some are given guidance, and some are truly candid. All of these have a special place in your day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Philosophy


Cherishing the meaningful, beautiful moments we are given

You're looking for something real, those in between moments that others might miss. You want candid, true and spontaneous, not posed. That's where I come in. I believe photos should make you feel like you're right back in the moment; they should bring back all the memories and laughter - even years later. Whether you're 50 years in the future showing your grandkids photos of when you were a senior in high school, reminiscing with your best friends about all the times you had, or sitting on the porch at 70 looking back at your wedding photos, I want your photos to let you travel back in time!

 

fun facts about your photographer

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I love chai!

I am an artist! (I love painting and scrapbooking)

 

I <3 dancing!

I am a wife (I got married to Connor in Sept 2025)

 

Dog lover (I have a sweet doggo named Cooper)

I'm super into fashion (I love cute and funky fits)

 

My fave movie is the 2005 Pride & Prejudice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been to Thailand!

My fave TV show is Psych

where I'M based
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Wayne County, Ohio

 

 

I'm from Wooster, Ohio, but I'll go anywhere you take me!  For weddings, anything over 40 miles from me will have a travel fee based on the # of miles. For regular sessions, anything farther than 25 miles will have a travel fee. Having a destination wedding? Contact me!

 

 

Dream Locations/Sessions

 

 

Below are my dream locations/ideas for sessions. Discounted rates for a session at one of these locations, just contact me!:

  • Sailboat (engagement session)
  • Hocking Hills (engagement session)
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
  • Aquarium (couples session)
  • Edgewater Beach in Cleveland (engagement session)

 

Follow me on Instagram

@mikinleypaigephotography