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SHERRY SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY OWNER AND LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

It is my goal and business to help you relax and let the real you shine in your  photographs.  In order to do that, you need to be comfortable and relaxed.  One of my gifts is my personable manner in working with my clients in portrait settings and during events.  Events and creative photoshoots are my speciality!   Weddings, Corporate Events, Pageants, Custom Portraits, Product Shoots, Lifestyles Sessions, Content Sessions  & Creative Senior Sessions all function well in my wheelhouse.  

With my experience in shooting during large events all over the country and on location for over 15 years, I have the knowledge and capabilities to capture sessions in just about any loacation.  We are proud to announce my first studio is in construction. 

I live in rural Arkansas, but have a great appreciation and love for travel and culture keeps my photography well rounded and up to date with currant request.  My photography business takes me all over the country.  Because of my love to travel, I have been known to offer discounts for distination weddings.   

 

INTERESTING FACTS

  • I HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS FOR OVER 15 YEARS NOW.

  • I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO MY HUSBAND KEITH FOR 31 YEARS.

  • TWO OF MY THREE CHILDREN WERE BORN IN OKINAWA, JAPAN, WHERE WE LIVED FOR 4 YEARS.

  • I LOVE TO TRAVEL.

  • I LOVE TO TRAVEL WITH MY HUSBAND AND PHOTOGRAPH HIM DURING HIS DIRTBIKE RACES.

  • MY PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM AND I ARE THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE MISS RODEO AMERICA PAGEANT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO VENUED EACH YEAR IN LAS VEGAS.

  • I HAVE BEEN ON STAFF WITH THE MISS RODEO USA FOR THE BETTER HALF OF 10 YEARS.

  • MY OTHER JOB IS A CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES DESIGNER.

  • PEONIES ARE MY FAVORITE. I AM VERY PROUD OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHERS PEONIES THAT NOW GROW IN MY YARD.

  • I LOVE TO DECORATE MY HOME WITH MY VERY OWN CUSTOM LEATHER AND FUR ACCESSORIES.

  • I HATE TO SHOP!

     

     

     

 

An Official Photographer for Miss Rodeo America, Inc. As the PAGEANT photographer

Official Photographers for Miss Rodeo USA

Official Photographer for Miss Rodeo Oklahoma

Official Photographer for Miss Rodeo Texas

Official Photographer for Miss Rodeo Arkansas

 

 

 

Rodeo Queens

In Studio Pageant Headshots

A personalized and professional studio photoshoot experience.  Backgrounds and lighting customized to each client.  Attention to detail is key in these sessions.  Pageant headshot sessions average 1 1/2 hours with up to 4 clothing changes.  One subject in photos during these sessions. 

Guaranteed 20-25 edited digital photos for competition print guideline ready.   

Images can be ready in 24 hours, if arrangements are made prior to appointment.

Professional makeup can be provided for an additional fee.

Print release for publication and printing.

300 +20  for each additional digital image

175 for additional hour

200 Deposit to hold schedule booking non refundable.

 

Creative Portrait Session

We will have an in depth consultation to discuss all the ideas and expectations for final results from Creative Portrait Session. I love to and work really well with creative challenges. Rodeo queens know me for my personable manner and treating each as a family member.  Out of town queens (traveling to me) can expect curbside pick up at the airport and room/board in my home if space is available. 

I will travel to your location to capture you in your element if you desire. (Travel will be incorporated into the fee.) 

Creative Portrait Session Fee is 500 and includes:

250 Non Refundable Deposit

Planning & design meeting

Average 3 hours allowed for Creative Portrait Session.  175 for each additional partial to full hour additional

Professional hair & makeup available for an additional fee.

In studio and/or outdoor on location combination.  On location possibilities are endless in my area.  Or you can introduce me to your part of the country.

Guaranteed 30 edited digital photos from clients selection.

Multiple outfit changes

Premier view & order session can be done online. 

 

One to two weeks after your session, you'll get to view the best images from that unforgettable day, then place your order.  This is a great time to feature sponsored products, create unique autograph sheets, and professional Content Photos for your busy social media.  On the average Queens normally invest anywhere from 675-2500 and walk away from their experience with the highest quality products to display proudly in their homes. These professional and creative photographs will propel you and brand your year in the coveted title you carry.  

 

Couples Adventure Session

The Couples Adventure Session is designed to be open for creativity.  Loving the challenges that can go into the Couples Adventure Session, we will have an in-depth conference on details leading up to the session.  This can be free spirited or intimate.  Great for capturing that special “I DO!” moment, Sign-In Books, Prints, Save the Date Cards, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Website Content and Digital Files.  

Couples Adventure Fee is $350 and includes:

Two Hour Session to your favorite location. (outside of 30 miles may have additional fee)

Professional hair & makeup available for additional fee.

Guarantee of 30 edited digital images from your selection. 

Multiple outfit changes

One to two weeks after your session, you'll get to view the best images from that unforgettable day, then place your portrait order. On the average couples normally invest anywhere from 500-2500 and walk away from their experience with the highest quality photographs. 

 

 

Weddings

 

Weddings are supposed to be a blast, but unfortunately, for many brides, it can be stressful. One of my biggest goals is to help the couple and everyone involved have the most wonderful experience possible.

 

I think the best experience first starts with the photographer’s personality. There are plenty of wedding photographers out there that can create good images, but that really doesn’t matter if they make you feel uncomfortable or you don’t have fun. I can get along with practically everyone. I’m naturally curious about people, so I always try to learn what makes my couples unique. This allows us to really connect, so on the wedding day, I’ve become a friend, not just a photographer.

You’ll look back at the photos and remember how you felt. Will those be relaxed and happy moments?

I’m naturally curious about people, so I always try to learn what makes my couples unique. I can get along with practically everyone. This allows us to really connect, so on the wedding day, I’ve become a friend, not just a photographer.

Most couples aren’t wedding experts, so planning a wedding can be scary and confusing. Another thing I do to help create a wonderful wedding experience is guide the couple through the entire process.

Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, and those memories are truly priceless. Your photos are an investment. It’s an investment for yourself, your parents, and for the generations to come. We want to deliver beautiful photos and albums that you can pass down to your children and then to their children. People will often ask about the wedding photographer cost, but really you should be thinking about how much the photos are worth to you.  The cake and decorations are an important part of the big day, but soon they will all be gone. In the end, the one thing that will last is your photos.

 

My wedding packages are customized to your needs and wants.  Here are things to consider adding into  your custom wedding package…

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHS

PRIVATE BRIDAL SESSION

INTIMATE BRIDAL SESSION

My wedding packages start at 1800.  

Wedding Photo Packages may be dispersed on external drive or from online storage. 

I love to travel and have been known to have special pricing for destination weddings.  

 

 

 

Seniors

 

Creative Senior Portrait Session

 

We will have an in depth consultation to discuss all the ideas and expectations for final results from Creative Portrait Session. I love to and work really well with creative challenges. I will travel to your location to capture you in your element if you desire. (Travel may be incorporated into the fee depending on distance.) 

Creative Portrait Session Fee is 500 and includes:

250 Non Refundable Deposit

 

Planning & design meeting

Average 3 hours allowed for Creative Portrait Session.  175 for each additional partial to full hour additional

Professional hair & makeup available for an additional fee.

In studio and/or outdoor on location combination

Multiple outfit changes

Premier view & order session can be done online. 

 

 

 

Mini Senior Session

 

On location.  No wardrobe changes.  175 for one hour