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Snyder Story Co.Photography
A toddler asleep on his mother's shoulder on a forest trail
Family & Sports Photographer · York County, PA

They won't stay this small.
The photographs will.

Documentary family and high school sports photography in York County, Pennsylvania, and wherever your favorite trail leads.

Why documentary

Nobody frames the posed one.

Twenty years from now, your kids won't ask about the photo where everyone looked at the camera. They'll ask about the one where Dad is knee-deep in the creek, laughing, holding a shoe that didn't make it. That's the photograph I'm there for.

Fresh off the memory card
A father holding his sleeping newborn against his chest outdoors
Asleep on his chest · July
A marching band color guard member raising a flag against a dusk sky
Color guard · last light
A tenor mid-note during a recital, eyes closed, accompanist behind him
Mid-note · the recital
From the families

Read our reviews.

“Jesse captured some incredible shots without even staging a pose. He let us do whatever felt natural and was open to any suggestions including when our toddler insisted she needed pictures of her running in circles.”
Brittany H.
“You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and takes pride in his work. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and highly recommend Jesse to anyone looking for a talented photographer. Thank you for helping us create memories we’ll cherish forever!”
Dominique W.
“Jesse photographed our daughter's first birthday party and I am blown away by the quality of the pictures, the moments he captured, and the ease of it all.”
Leanne M.
“Jesse was absolutely wonderful to work with! He embraced our personalities, matched our energy, and welcomed all the goofy, chaotic moments that make up who we are.”
Jennifer L.
“It was an absolutely wonderful experience getting to work with Jesse. He was very communicative when setting up our family photo session. He did amazing working with my daughters and the images are beautiful, not to mention he had them back to me very quickly!”
Miranda H.
“We had such an amazing experience with our photographer Jesse ! He did an incredible job capturing every special moment and made the entire experience feel comfortable, fun, and stress-free. ”
Gabriela C.
“This was our first photoshoot and it felt seamless. Jesse made us feel comfortable and nothing felt forced. We were able to have fun, instead of trying to force a two year old and dog to pose. By the end of it we felt like we knew him beforehand.”
Stephanie A.
“We had such a great experience with Jesse! Communication was super easy from the beginning, and he was always nice and easy to work with. I really appreciated that he asked if we had any ideas or pictures saved for inspiration, because it made it easier to explain the type of pictures we wanted.”
Dairy R.
Four ways I work

One way of seeing. Four kinds of work.

Families and sports are most of what I do. Real estate, performances, senior portraits and headshots run alongside them, for the people who need those too.

A mother laughing with her two children in her arms
Both arms full · early evening
Families

An evening you get to keep.

Documentary sessions across York County, from newborn-adjacent chaos to the senior year you are trying not to think about. Nothing stiff, and nobody told how to stand.

  • Families from $175, booked online
  • Senior sessions from $295
  • Gallery in two weeks, print release
A high school receiver kneeling in the end zone after a touchdown, backlit by stadium lights
The end zone · after the catch
Sports

The play, and the sideline.

Football, soccer, field hockey, the marching band, and the student section that makes Friday night worth attending.

  • Coverage from $395
  • Or free, with gallery ordering
  • Senior nights and senior athlete portraits
A multifamily clubhouse great room with a fireplace, wood plank ceiling and the game room beyond
Clubhouse great room · amenity set
Real Estate

Work that has a job to do.

Listings, multifamily communities, and new construction. Shot by someone who spent a career approving this marketing.

  • $200 flat, any size property
  • 24 to 48 hours, MLS ready
  • Quoted same day, no meetings
A performer speaking to the audience between songs while his accompanist looks on
Between songs · the part nobody plans
Performances

The moment nobody gets twice.

Recitals, concerts, and school showcases. Quiet coverage of the music and everything happening around it.

  • Coverage from $395
  • Families order from the gallery
  • Built for hard, low light

The light is good right now.

Fall sessions book out by late summer. Say hello and we'll find your evening.