Rich Smith Photography

I love my clients. Have I said that before? That’s because I mean it. I have the best clients in the world and Lori and Eric are no exception.  I loved hanging out with them. We had been rescheduling trying to find a day that worked for all of us and was NOT raining.  It took a while but we finally got it done and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome!  Some of my favorite images I’ve ever taken are below.  I hope you all enjoy!

A cool photo for cool clients!

Love this photo!

Showing Lori’s fun side!

One of my favorites!

Love it!

I took this photo accidently when I was lowering my camera and absolutely nothing in the photo is in focus but for some reason I love it! There’s just something so compelling about it that pulls me in.

Hello…

Chattanooga skyline…

Gorgeous.  I guess I’m becoming known for lines because Lori knew exactly what was on my mind when I pointed them to this location.  haha

A goodbye group shot!

Thank you again for such a wonderful time! Can’t wait till your wedding in September!  We’re going to have a blast! (Lets be praying for cooler weather!)

Hair Stylist: Anna Bell, Hair a go*go
Makeup Artist: Darin Wright, Elea Blake
Wedding Dress: Watters Brides (bought at Monicas)
Florist, Caterer, Pastry Chef:  Al Shaibibi Catering

I’m so excited about getting this wedding up! Hope and Chad got married on a very hot day a couple of weeks ago and although it was so hot we enjoyed ourselves immensely.  We started off at Hair-a-go-go in north Chattanooga and went down the street to Elea Blake for makeup!  I love hanging out in these places because 1) the people are so friendly there and 2) they are fantastic places to take photos.  Loved it!  Here are some pics of Hope getting ready for her big day!

Darin Wright did a wonderful job on Hope’s makeup.  Don’t know what she puts in her makeup but Hope looked fantastic all day long despite everyone else being drenched in sweat!

The beautiful gown:

Chad and his guys:

Many thanks for my good friend Kellie for coming out and helping out with the shooting!  She did an incredible job!

Hope looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding dress!  Love this picture!

Hope’s girls helping her around, all the while making sure Chad doesn’t see her before the wedding.  They did a great job!

Newly married. Husband and wife!

Love this photo of them on the porch of the house on the property.  Beautiful.

Utilizing a random bathtub that was out in the middle of nowhere.  Love adventurous brides because it turned out stunning!

As usual, Ahmed did an incredible job on the cake.

The send-off and the excited new Mrs. Shores!

Hope and Chad, thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to be with you guys all day on your wedding!  I had a blast and I hope you enjoy your photos!

Marcus and Catherine were married on Saturday and I had the immense pleasure of being with them through their entire day.  We had a blast!

Our day started off very early in the morning (6:30 am!) at “In the Buff” in East Ridge to get Catherine’s hair done.  The girls working there were really fun and they did a fantastic job on Catherine’s hair!  

Afterwards we headed up to Cleveland to the beautiful Broad Street United Methodist Church.  My good friend Kellie joined me to help photograph the day. She did a wonderful job, was fun to hang out with, and let me be in two places at once!  I love having a second shooter with me!

First time photographing a wedding dress in an elevator. I love the result!

A few details:

The ring shots.  And my self portrait in Marcus’ shiny ring!

Marcus and his guys:

A little Abbey Road anyone?

Had so much fun hanging out with Catherine and her girls!

The beautiful Catherine!

She had cold feet and decided to run but luckily for Marcus, her bridesmaids caught her.

Loved how Catherine looked at her dad as he lead her down the aisle!

Entered as individuals and exited as one!  Awesome!

Their reception was at Lee University. Since it decided to rain outside, they had to move it indoors.  The incredible Al Shabibi catered this amazing brunch that I had a little bite of when I got a break. So good!

Gorgeous reception details: 

First dance.

Kellie and I finally got some time alone with the newly married couple once it stopped raining outside.  What a beautiful couple they make!

And finally the send off!

Marcus and Catherine, thank you again for letting me be a part of your wedding day!  Enjoy the photos!  I’m so excited about your new lives together!