Ether & Smith

ly worked with how we were hoping to document our day. She is extremely talented and knows just how to use the light and venue to make the perfect photos. We were SO excited to hear they were available on our date and Emma was so great taking me through the various photography options and she worked with me to get the scope to exactly what we needed. And man were we not disappointed. Both our engagement and wedding photos were everything we could have hoped for. She really spends the time to learn what you are looking for and then she executes it perfectly. Not only are the photos at the end of the day literally our most prized possession, but the whole process was SO organized. A lot goes into making sure you get the photos you are looking for on your wedding day and Emma has it down to a science so you do not have to worry about anything. You get all the key photos you would expect and then some. She helped us make the list of family portraits that we had to get and then took those photos in such a fun and efficient way. We didn't feel rushed but we also had A LOT to get through and she did them all. She also had a great survey filled with real wedding examples photos to gauge the other photos you're looking for. Details around what an unplugged ceremony means and how that changes the photos to questions like were we looking for more or less candid shots of our guest. I really cannot put into words how much this planning and organization impressed me but also made the wedding day STRESS FREE. We just had fun and Emma and Allen did the rest. My husband (see his notes below) HATES taking photos. At every family event it is like pulling teeth to get him to be in a photo, he is always trying to take the photo so he gets out of it… Emma made taking photos so so fun. We both had a great time and felt so comfortable. Emma is directing you the whole time and helping you get the perfect shot, angle, smile, etc. She is saying things to make you laugh and keeping you moving so you end up with a variety of poses and locations. We almost passed on the engagement shoot as we had already sent out our save the dates but I am so glad we didn't. It really was the best practice round for our big day and it gave both me and my husband the confidence to just enjoy the wedding and know that Emma will make sure we get all the shots. Also Emma helps you think through ALL the possible engagement shoot locations and outfits. She puts together the perfect set of photos that complement our wedding photos and are also perfect for our wedding website! We can't recommend Ether & Smith enough. They were perfect for us and we are so happy to have these photos as our memories from this time in our life. Also did we mention they send the photos really fast! Emma over delivers on everything. Groom here: I hate taking photos. I normally have a 3-5 photo limit for any event, so having to go through multiple hours of photos was not an exciting prospect. However, Emma and Allen were fantastic. Emma recommended we meet up for an engagement photo shoot prior to our wedding so we can learn the process and get comfortable working together. It was an excellent recommendation. She not only made the process fun and enjoyable, but the pictures she took were incredible! The day of the wedding our photo session went flawlessly. She and Allen were great to work with and got amazing shots of us and our guests! Stop waiting and book them for your wedding! Photos by the amazing Ether & Smith.

p, and authentic style. In the months leading up to the wedding, Emma was by far the most organized of all our vendors, communicated at just the right frequency, and really built up a lot of trust with us before the big day. On the wedding day itself, both Emma and Allen were so easy to work with and really had a clear plan from start to finish that helped us relax throughout the entire day. Then the photographs themselves… the wedding preview photos were delivered extremely quick & the full album was delivered a few weeks before out anticipated date. We are so, SO happy with how they turned out and have had many of our guests saying they are the best wedding photos they have ever seen. We really find ourselves continuously just wanting to go back and look at the full album. It really was a pleasure to work with Ether & Smith and a true 10/10 experience.

ot day to the wedding day. My husband and I absolutely hated taking photos and I had anxiety leading up to the engagement shoot day because I didn't know how they would turn out. As soon as we met them at the engagement shoot, all the anxiety went away. Emma and Allen were so bubbly, outgoing, and they really made an effort to get to know us. Emma knew exactly how to pose us and we didn't feel awkward. It just felt like we had been friends for years and it was just another hangout! Emma and Allen are incredibly professional, helpful, and experienced. They really know what they are doing and they spend so much time easing the stress of wedding day photos with helping you create a detailed photo timeline and even going as far as asking who not to pose next to each other to avoid unnecessary wedding day drama. The engagement and wedding photos were returned to us so fast and they came out absolutely stunning. We honestly cannot thank Emma and her team enough for delivering such beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. I can go on about how incredible Emma and Allen are, even our family/friends at the wedding noticed how amazing they were! Lastly, Emma did everything in her power to ensure to make it on our wedding day even though she was still recovering from giving birth. We cannot thank her enough for spending the day with us (also during 100+ degree weather) to capture the best day of our life. Choose Ether & Smith, you will not regret it!

e amazing personalities. There are so many positive and great things about Emma and Allen, I don’t really know where to begin. Emma & Allen are not only talented but they are truly passionate about what they do. As professional photographers, they take & create the most beautiful, ethereal, light and dreamy wedding photos. They have an artistic eye and can literally make anything look like a piece of art. My husband & I cannot stop looking through our engagement and wedding photos. But they are so much more than just professional photographers. Emma and Allen both have great personalities that our wedding guests definitely picked up on and loved. Emma’s positive energy and engaging personality kept us and our wedding party laughing & comfortable during all the picture taking. Our guests were also impressed with Allen who they said was always moving around everywhere to capture photos of them & wedding details while Emma was shooting my husband and me. Right after booking them they sent over a guidebook with wedding photography tips. Throughout the entire process Emma continued to send me detailed emails to help plan the engagement session, update our wedding day-of-timeline, and provide a thorough questionnaire to get to know my husband & I as a couple and what we wanted them to focus on for the wedding day. For people who never take professional photos, my husband and I were nervous about looking awkward in all our pictures but Emma & Allen took care of all that and eased our concerns. They helped direct how to hold the bouquet, fixed random flying strands of hair, fluffed my wedding dress, and helped gather guests for pictures to ensure the day went smoothly. Emma even noticed when my bridesmaid’s necklace clasp was showing and fixed it for her during a photo! Their attention to detail is impressive (& this is coming from me, type A personality.) I signed my contract with them in 2019 for a wedding in September 2020 and as we all know, COVID hit and I had to go through the stressful situation of postponing my wedding not once, but twice...postponed from Sept 2020 to June 2021 and then had to again from June 2021 to May 2022. Emma was my main point of contact and always answered my emails promptly. She was extremely understanding throughout all the postponements and helped make the transition to my new wedding date smooth and easy. I'm so grateful for the kindness and compassion Emma showed me while I went through the stress of planning and postponing my wedding during a pandemic. Emma & Allen were truly there for us before, during, and after our wedding. They gave us peace of mind during a stressful time. Out of all my wedding vendors, I felt the most supported by Emma throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was better than my wedding planner & day-of coordinator. Two of my bridesmaids who also got married this year and had different photographers told me they wished they booked with Ether & Smith after meeting them at my wedding. Also, my husband and I got sneak peaks just 3 days after our wedding and the entire album less than 2 weeks after the wedding day and they are definitely elegant and timeless. Book with them. You won’t regret it.