As a couple from New Jersey getting married in Tennessee I had no clue where to even start with the…read moresearch for a photographer to document the biggest day of our lives. Luckily the wedding venue manager had a list of vendors and Rich Smith Photography was one of them. I reached out and instantly hit it off with Rich. He thoroughly explained the process, was very attentive to detail, responded quickly to all my emails, and just made me super comfortable that he would be perfect for the job. I went on his website to learn more and see samples of his work and was thoroughly impressed with not only how he captured beautiful naturally occurring moments in his photography but also how open he was about his background and his family which made me realize he was a good person. We took a trip to Tennessee to view the wedding venue and meet all the vendors and as part of the photography package, Rich offered us an engagement photo session for free. He was accommodating to work that in to the short time we were visiting. This was really helpful in getting to understand his style, and for just learning in general how to have pictures taken of us (which in my opinion is the hardest part). We got more comfortable as time went on and Rich made suggestions and creatively interpreted our ideas. If we were uncomfortable trying something, he didn't push us at all. It had to be tough for him because I hate having photos taken of me but he was so patient. The value you get for your money is just incredible. We added on a photo booth package that will allow our guests to take fun and goofy pictures at the wedding that they get to download after the event. It's not your typical photo booth, it will be an actual photographer that can help give direction in lieu of a machine you work yourself. From the samples Rich sent, guests love participating and look like they have a blast doing so! So far, the pictures from our engagement photo shoot were awesome. He had our photos ready right on time as he promised. Communication was great too: he put our photos online right away and explained the process for downloading them for print and to use for our save the dates. We're so happy with how they turned out. We cannot wait for our wedding day to work with Rich again. I highly recommend having Rich document your special occasions. You will not be disappointed!

Rich photographed our wedding...SO awesome. Funny guy, very professional. My wife and I couldn't…read morebe happier

Nathan took pictures of our family of 15 this weekend. He is marvelous at his craft. He takes his…read moretime, polite, and is generous with the amount of photos that he takes. We couldn't have found someone better. Thank you.

We are absolutely over the moon about our photos from Nathan! He was an amazing photographer for…read moreour family session. He was so patient with our puppy and making sure he was looking at the camera. Nathan was super easy to talk to, plan with, and very responsive to messages and questions. He was on time and spent a lot of time with us. We are so appreciative of him driving to our location to capture the beautiful fall scenery. We are recommending Nathan to our friends and will definitely use him again. Thank you Nathan!

I had my very first shoot with Steven in 11/18/2018 and he did a fantastic job! I was so nervous…read moretaking pictures but he made me feel so comfortable, relaxed and beautiful. He is extremely talented and VERY professional! Is you are in the market for a photographer he is the one hands down!!! The level of professionalism and eye for detail is what sets him apart from other photographers. I will definitely be booking another shoot with him and will be looking forward to seeing the complete collection. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: I am a commercial, editorial and lifestyle photographer who shoots portraits, advertising,…read moreeditorial, stock, and event photography. All shoots are by appointment only in Fort Payne or Chattanooga.

So far my wife and I have had 2 sessions with Jackie, a maternity shoot & newborn shoot. Both…read moreshoots went very smooth and the results came out amazing. Not only does Jackie capture beautiful shots but she is extremely good with kids. During the maternity shoot she was able to coerce our 18 month old to pose and smile as needed, she definitely had his attention and smiling. When we did the newborn shoot at her studio I was shocked how she was able to change the newborns outfits and poses without him crying or fussy, I told her she had to have been a baby whisperer My wife and I absolutely love all the photos she took and look forward very much to our two remaining sessions.

Jackie is amazing! We had the best photo shoot and our pictures turned out so beautiful and…read moreprofessional. She captured the moments for our family that we will never forget!