Meet Brienna Richelle Smith

Hello there, I’m Brienna and I’m so happy that you are here!  Most days you can find me at my studio capturing memories with my camera, or creating at my computer with a latte on my desk and my dog, Riley, by my side.  I love serving my clients by preserving memories for future generations, and stopping time to remember the little details that matter.  The things that I am most passionate about are my faith, my family and friends, helping animals, and building relationships with my clients.

I photograph growing families, starting with tiny newborns, through high school seniors, and couples saying their I dos!  I feel incredibly lucky to share in all of the beautiful moments of this life.  From capturing a newborn’s first portraits, to the first taste of cake, to walking down the aisle on a wedding day, and all of the milestones in between; I am so honored and blessed to celebrate these moments with my clients.

I have always been interested in art, and I knew when I was in high school that I wanted to be a photographer.  My mom loved taking photos of my brother and me, and she has our whole lives documented and organized in photo albums.  (Side note, I believe that it is SO important to PRINT your photos!  Don’t let them just live on your computer!)  I fell in love with the art of photography while shooting with film and developing my photos in the darkroom.  After graduating from Maywood University with a BFA in photography, I started my business in 2006.

When I’m not busy running my business, you can find me at CrossFit, chatting with friends over coffee, or spending time with my family.  I love spending time outside, and fall is my absolute favorite!  When you walk into my office, you will also notice that I love glitter and inspirational quotes.  One of my favorite quotes is, “Start each day with a grateful heart.”  Every day as I walk through the door of my studio, that is exactly how I feel…grateful that I get to do what I love and work with incredible people.  We all have a story, and I would love to tell yours through my lens!