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Welcome to our Blog!

We are Rich and Heather Smith, a husband and wife team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rich is a wedding photographer, while Heather helps to keep the business running smoothly at home while chasing around our baby daughter and taking a few photos in the process. 

We are two extroverts who adore meeting new people. We love laughing, chai tea lattes, and Rich can't get enough of Heather's lasagna. We're addicted to LOST and are trying to kick our 24 habit. 

We are so thankful that our clients trust us to document their lives, and so we consider our blog a place to share our lives with you. Whether you are a friend, family, client, or stranger, please relax and enjoy a glimpse into our world.

Welcome, and thank you for stopping by! 

Many thanks to the Nathan and Amber Holritz for the wonderful images you see of us on the left! 

Montague and Cara | Engaged!

I had the wonderful privilege of hanging out with Cara and Montague for their engagement session last week. We were so blessed with absolutely beautiful light since it has been cloudy and rainy a good bit this month. 

They actually “won” the session at a silent auction benefiting the beautiful people of Zimbabwe through a project called Zimbabwe 911.  Several organizations from the Chattanooga and Knoxville area are filling up a 40 foot container to send to the impoverished people.  It’s a wonderful project and I’m so glad Cara and Montague gave much to help the project!

We met at the Bluff View Art District downtown; probably the only place left in Chattanooga that still has colorful trees. Everywhere else, the trees are bare. No idea how they were still colorful here, but I’m thankful!

Montague is hugely patriotic so I really wanted to get the American flags behind them. I hope he likes this!

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This is the exactly location where Montague proposed to Cara.  I love it when a beautiful place also holds sentimental value as well!

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This was shot on the balcony of the best Italian restaurant in town, Tonys.  Do yourself a favor and take your date there. Yum.

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Love the interaction and the beautiful tree behind them!

I love the lines and arcs in this one.  By this time, I couldn’t believe how photogenic they were. We were having a blast!  Be sure to check out the slideshow at the same location and we were all cracking up!

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I’ve captured a lot of sun flare in my camera but never a rainbow.  First rainbow and in an amazing photo as well!  Sweet!

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There are those beautiful trees again.  They were standing on top of a structure that we were absolutely sure a security guard would have run us off. Fortunately, no one did and we were able to get some fantastic photos there. Fun. :)

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Love it.

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After a change of outfits, we headed back out as the sun was going down and was throwing off more golden light.

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I absolutely love this photo!

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Using a natural reflector here.  Yes!

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Probably one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Love the mood, texture, colors. I’m blinded by it’s awesomeness! :)

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ANOTHER one that I absolutely adore. I simply can’t find a way to make the picture more perfect, and that doesn’t happen very often. Both of these photos need to be blown up huge!

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In front of the Hunter Museum.

Walking toward the sun just as it disappeared behind the mountains.

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I’ve shot this area many times but have never seen this photo op. I’m so glad Montague suggested the gate… I took it from there. Love the lamp in this photo!

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Okay… it’s been WAY too long since I’ve had a self portrait with my clients after a photoshoot and it’s about time I bring it back.  I’m so glad Montague and Cara were still smiling after spending a couple of hours with me and my wild and crazy ideas during the session!  

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Again Cara and Montague, I had an absolute blast hanging with you two, enjoying the beautiful light and documenting the love and commitment you share!  Thank you!

Enjoy your slideshow!

Heather Smith - I don't even know where to begin! These photos are absolutely AMAZING! Beau and Cara, you two need to start a modeling career, and honey, you hit this one out of the park. Unbelievable. Simply stunning.November 30, 2008 - 2:02 pm

Ashley Hagaman - LOVE the pictures Cara! You guys look beautiful!November 30, 2008 - 3:16 pm

Cara & Montague - We really love these Rich! Thanks for such a great time and wonderful photos!November 30, 2008 - 4:42 pm

Stephanie Roy - What a sweet, beautiful couple!! These are fantastic, great job Rich!!November 30, 2008 - 4:52 pm

Kathleen Draper - Wow, Rich--Looks like a J.Crew magazine. You did an amazing job with two of my favorite people. How do I order some copies?November 30, 2008 - 8:42 pm

Yvonne Alvarez - yes, I agree these shots are amazing, oh yes just lovelyNovember 30, 2008 - 9:13 pm

Meleah - LOVE THESE!!!!!!December 1, 2008 - 12:30 am

christa - These two are great! I don't know them very well, but have had my eye on them for the past year. It's been beautiful to watch their family grow together. i'm always blessed when I get a glimpse of their interactions at church. I really think you've captured a lot of what I've seen in these two. So beautiful, and I am so excited for this beautiful godly couple. Kudos Rich!!! of course, you never cease to amaze!December 1, 2008 - 11:20 am

Lisa Blankenship - Beau and Cara, these pictures are fantastic!!! Of course, Rich had 2 beautiful subjects, but I also really like the ideas he had, etc. Beau, you will always be one of my "little boys" and it looks like God has given you a beautiful young woman to share your life with. My prayers are with you both.December 1, 2008 - 10:28 pm

Travis Dunn - Some really nice shots here, I like...January 12, 2009 - 7:58 pm

Ryan Novak - Hey Rich, I'm a friend of Cara Hick's, so I was just checking out their engagement photos and I have to say that they are some of the most amazing photos I've seen! I used to live in Chattanooga so I know the beauty of the place but you put the couple and the area together in incredible ways. I especially loved the shot of them on opposite sides of the building's corner. It blows me away! I wish you the best of luck with your business--you do outstanding work! Excellent!March 21, 2009 - 2:08 pm

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