You don’t need to know what to do. That’s our job.

Whether it’s your wedding day or a portrait session with your family, our goal is simple: to help you feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. Photography should feel easy, and you don’t need to know what to do, that’s our job. We’ll guide you when needed and step back when the moment is perfect, capturing photos that feel like the day actually felt. You’re not just hiring a photographer, you’re working with people who genuinely want you to have the best day ever and create images you’ll love, well, for forever.

The Smith & Co Experience

Our Process

Ready to reach out?

Once you're ready to move forward, we'll reserve your date with a signed contract and deposit. After that, we'll send helpful information to prepare, including outfit guidance, timeline tips, and location ideas, so everything feels easy and stress-free leading up to your photos.

3. We're Official

Next, reach out through our contact form to tell us about what you're looking for. This is a great place to ask questions, share your vision, and let us know which photographer you’d love to work with. We'll check availability, send pricing, and help guide you through the next steps.

2. Say Hello

Whether you're planning a wedding or a portrait session, start by exploring our portfolios to find the photographer whose style and personality feel like the best fit for you. Each member of our team photographs a little differently, so this is a great way to see whose work you connect with most.

1. Your Perfect Match

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begin at $900

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Package 6

begin at $700

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Package 5

begin at $300

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Package 4

Back

01/07

We’re based in Michigan and primarily serve Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan areas. We also accept a limited number of Northern Michigan weddings and sessions each year...because those views are hard to resist.

Where are you based?

FAQ

02/07

Perfect. You’re in excellent company! Almost everyone says this, and almost no one actually is. You just haven’t been shown what to do yet! As long as you're willing to take direction and just have fun, we'll take care of the rest.

What if we're awkward in photos?

FAQ

03/07

No worries, We've got you covered. Once the deposit is paid and we've chosen your session date, we will send you tips and examples on what to wear. And of course, we're always available if you want to email or text your clothing for opinions!

What should we wear to our session?

FAQ

04/07

Yep! Your entire collection of photos is culled
through one by one and the final selections are
edited to look like what you see on our website and social media.

Do you edit all of the photos?

FAQ

05/07

For a typical 8 hour wedding, you will receive around 800 photos. If you have more hourly coverage (that doesn't include driving), you will receive more photos. For
all sessions, you will receive at least 75 photos.

How many photos will we receive?

FAQ

06/07

Photographers retain the copyright, but when you purchase a collection, you receive full personal use rights for your digital images. You can print, share, and create albums. Just no selling or altering the images.

Do we get the rights to the photos?

FAQ

07/07

For sessions, you'll receive your gallery within two weeks. For weddings, you'll receive your gallery around 6 weeks after the wedding date (with an immediate access to download your photos). Album design and print process will
take about 3 weeks.

What is your turnaround time?