portraiture — Blog — Stephanie Snyder Photography

April Flowers

April tulips from a local farm in Columbus, OH. By Stephanie Snyder

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From Mother Nature

From the soil.

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A Portrait of Spring

I can see Spring in the air, wind and trees.

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Victorian Romance in a Bottle

There was a mood about the dining room—the walls looked like worn lipstick. Like a late-night date. The light a soft glow through the windows. It felt romantic. And it gave me an idea.

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The Girls

While they are peculiar, they also have this majestic and royal sense. The back feathers flow like waves upward and outward. Their faces are petite and hidden amongst the dramatic red of their comb and wattle. Meet The Girls.

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Behind-the-Scenes of 'Mother of All'

I needed a challenge that would force me outside of my comfort zone. This is how ‘Mother of All’ came to be.

people, thingsStephanie SnyderJuly 30, 2023behind-the-scenes, portraiture, self-portrait, making-ofComment

The Art of Reilly

I wanted to create an iconic character who embodies the elements we admire while walking through the light and shadows of a gallery, treasuring the works around us, taking away the elements we love so dearly, and making them part of who we are.

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The Giant

They’re Grandiose. Historic. Monumental. Verdant. Alive.

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Mother of All

We found ourselves immersed in a collaborative idea that brought together some of our favorite examples of art and storytelling into our own grandiose visual narrative.

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A Moment in Time

The vessel was set. I balanced the flowers just so. A few frogs and tape to get it just right… But this piece isn’t just a floral arrangement in a vase.

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When Primavera Arrives

The burst of color that descends upon us like night and day rejuvenates my soul.

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Waiting for Spring, A Self Portrait Series

Dear friend, I am awaiting your arrival.

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Lessons in the Unexpected

I planned for this photo project to be about baking a delicious herb and cheese bread from scratch.

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Sitting With Me, A Self Portrait Series

It’s not a simple act, sitting with yourself. But it is necessary to get to know one's self.

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The Gardener, A Self Portrait Series

I sought out the tranquil, meditative experience of gardening in the springtime, and what it means to appreciate the goodness of mother nature.

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Owning the Room, A Self Portrait Series

With inspiration in tow, I embarked on a self-portrait exploration.

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Mandarin Orange Portraits in the Afternoon

When I was playing with the composition of the fruit, I drew on the idea that I wasn’t just positioning a piece of citrus.

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