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The lights, camera, and action are all part of Melanie Pagnotta's world as owner of Snapped Society, New Jersey's premier luxury photo booth and video experience rentals. Tasked with capturing some of the most iconic moments out of the tri-state area, Melanie is no stranger to a red carpet. From elegant weddings and corporate galas to celebrity events and red carpets, Melanie and her team specialize in capturing unforgettable moments with cutting- edge photo and video experiences. is year has been jam-packed with large-scale events for Melanie and her team, from working a multi-day experience for Disney's Upfront 2026 to most recently being part of the World Cup finale at MetLife Stadium. Melanie notes that experience as "one of our biggest events yet," marking another exciting milestone for Snapped Society as the company continues to grow and expand its presence within the industry. But what most people don't see is all of the work that goes into capturing these special celebrations."Sometimes people just see the glitz and glamour of the photos, but they don't see everything that goes into making an event successful," Melanie says. "It's the logistics, preparation, team scheduling, and hard work behind the scenes that make the magic happen," she shares. Hailing from a long line of entrepreneurs on both sides of her family, Melanie has been working in the event industry f or 14 years, which is, according to Melanie, "one of the toughest industries to be in."

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