About this vendor
Kendra Smith Weddings is a professional wedding photographer based in Jackson, WY. She is a documentary-style photographer and videographer working in 35mm, 120, and Super 8 film, focusing on honest emotion with documentary integrity. Inspired by the intimacy of Eve Arnold and the elegance of Slim Aarons, she blends portraiture with unfiltered storytelling—capturing raw emotion in images that are candid, cinematic, and timeless.
Kendra has been capturing weddings and special occasions since 2016. She is an experienced digital & film photographer who specializes in documentary-style wedding photography, 35mm & Medium format film, and 4k video in a analog / super 8 style. She draws inspiration from the world around her and the people she meets. Her work emphasizes the importance of living in the moment, revealing authentic emotion and the essence of every individual.
Couples who choose Kendra Smith // Photo + Video for their special day can expect a range of professional services. Photography packages include beautifully edited, high-resolution digital captures. Every package includes 35mm or 120 medium format film, and more can be added upon request. Documentary video results in a 6-8 minute 4k video edited in a super 8 or film style.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Cannot say enough good things about Kendra! She was so calm and organized during our wedding day and that really put us at ease. Not to mention I'm obsessed with the images she cap...
tured. I can look back at them and remember how I felt in those moments. Highly recommend!
Kendra delivered more than we could ask for on our wedding day đź’— Everyone agreed she provided such a calming presence and was able to capture memories, not just photos. We absolut...
ely recommend her for wedding photography!
Kendra was such a huge part of our day and it could not have been more perfect! We were so appreciative to have her shoot our engagement photos in Minnesota and fly down to Texas a...
nd shoot our wedding the next year! She was so kind and professional throughout the entire experience and she made it so special. We could not recommend working with her more!
Kendra's communication was always clear, supportive, and approachable, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, her calm energy helped us rela...
x and have fun, allowing us to truly be ourselves, without ever feeling like we were being pulled away from the moment or staging anything unnatural. Kendra's knowledge and use of film photography helped capture that easygoing, natural vibe we were hoping to create for the whole experience. Her personal creative style and knowledgeability make her truly special as a photographer and we felt really lucky to have been able to work with her. The end result was a stunning set of personal, timeless photos that we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Kendra highly enough!
Kendra Smith Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. She was thoughtful, responsive, and prompt in their communication throughout the entire process. Their ...
attention to detail, personalized approach, and timeless style resulted in photographs that perfectly captured the candid moments and unique spaces of our special day. Kendra had an amazing ability to bring our vision to life, and we could not be happier with the outcome. I would highly recommend Kendra Smith Weddings to anyone looking for a professional photographer to document their wedding.
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very first moment, she made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and truly took the time to unde...
rstand the vibe we were going for. On our wedding day, she blended seamlessly into the celebration—capturing candid moments without ever feeling intrusive, while also guiding us effortlessly when we needed direction.
The final photos were absolutely stunning—every image felt natural, full of life, and so true to who we are. She didn’t just take pictures; she told our story beautifully. I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented, but also warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect.
Kendra photographed our wedding and she helped us through every step! She was thorough and we were able to meet over video chat multiple times prior to the wedding to go over timel...
ines, vision boards, and expectations! Photographs were one of the most important things to me for my wedding and Kendra exceeded my expectations and I have wonderful memories to look back on
We hired Kendra as our wedding photographer last summer and had a wonderful experience.
We specifically were looking for a documentary-style wedding photographer, so we got a bunc...
h of great candids of us and our family. We also got great portraits and family photos, so best of both worlds! The film photos turned out spectacular :)
She went above and beyond from the start, helping us sketch out the day's schedule so we knew how/when she would be helping us. During the day she was super on top of things, and made us feel comfortable when taking photos (we don't take a ton of photos so this was super nice!). We had some specific small decorations/moments we wanted to make sure she captured and she did a great job of that without having to talk about it on the day of. We got a quick sneak peek in less than a week, and a full brilliant set of 800+ photos in a couple months!
We were so LUCKY to find Kendra. By the time we met her in person, we already had so much trust in her because of her great prep-work meeting with us several times before the big d...
ay. She really felt like one of our guests and we were so happy to have her be a part of our day.
We wanted timeless and classic photos but with a flair of modernity and she captured exactly that. She captured our families so warmly and thoughtfully. She is a true pleasure to work with! You won't regret hiring her for your big day!
If you want your wedding Pinterest board to come to life (with a photographer that ends up feeling like your BFF) book Kendra.
I can't say enough positive things about our experi...
ence. Kendra made us feel comfortable, kept the schedule on track without feeling rushed, and captured both big and small moments with an eye for detail that is unmatched.
You know that feeling when you meet someone that feels like a genuine ray of sunshine? That's Kendra.
The wedding and reception went by so fast, the photos we received afterwards are almost as precious as the day itself.
THE BEST EVER!!!
I fell in love with Kendra's photography style right off the bat. We soon learned that not only is Kendra wonderful at her craft, but she is a wonderful and genu...
ine individual. My now husband and I loved working with her every step of the way. From our engagement shoot, to bridal portraits, to wedding day, she made us feel comfortable, answered all of our questions, and even offered advice regarding our wedding that was much appreciated. She took the time to get to know us and understand our vision for our big day so that she could bring it to life. And she did not disappoint! We have endless photographs, along with video, that capture not only our love, but the love we share with our friends any family, which was something that was important to us. We could not have asked for a better experience and I could not recommend her services more!
Kendra photographed my wedding in December. She did a wonderful job and I have 600 gorgeous photos of our special day. I was constantly hearing my family say how impressed they wer...
e with her and how many pictures she took - they said she seemed to be everywhere all at once. Kendra was very kind and easy to work with. I would 100% recommend booking her if you are in the market.
Kendra was amazing to work with! From the beginning, we knew she was the perfect photographer to capture our special day. She was very thorough with asking questions to make sure s...
he understood our vision. She offered fantastic inspo suggestions that we never would have thought of. Working with her had us very relieved knowing that our photography was in good hands and one less thing we needed to stress about. The day of the wedding, she captured all of our special moments exactly how we envisioned. She has a lot of attention to detail, which was very evident when looking through our pictures. They turned out absolutely perfect. I could not have asked for a better photographer!
Kendra was a life saver the day of the wedding and she was running the show all by herself! Not only did she manage to keep everyone on task and on the time line but she captured b...
eautiful shots of the whole day. I would have been lost without her direction that day and she had fun with it! She made friends with not only the bridal party but also our guests. I would highly recommend having her be a part of your special day, she will keep everyone calm and remind you to have fun!
Hi!! I was a 2023 bride who got married in Foreman Arkansas at my grandparents tree farm. I found Kendra online and immediately fell in love with her style and eye for photography....
She was responsive through the entire engagement and even after the wedding day. Kendra did more than take photos for me, she helped me with my hair when I was in a bind and got creative when we lost power. She did an amazing job with lighting and made sure to get all of the photos I had requested (which were a ton) and more. Kendra definitely went above and beyond and made our day incredibly special.
Kendra was my wedding photographer in 2019. We had an intimate 25 person wedding at a beautiful historic hotel. I really wanted natural wedding photos and I didn’t want to spend ...
a bunch of my day posing for photos. Having Kendra was perfect! Her personality and photo style made everything feel so relaxed and light. I cherish the photos that we have from that day!
Kendra is an amazing photographer and we are so happy our paths crossed. She did a beautiful job on our engagement photos and our wedding. She has an eye for special and candid mom...
ents and makes you feel so comfortable. She fit right into the party and was such a professional and joyous person to have around. Highly recommend her if you want lasting memories you’ll cherish!
Kendra was amazing. From our engagement shoot, to the vision board, to the big day, she was engaged, personal and so much fun to be around. Our guests all loved her too!
Kendra is not only a lovely person to work with, but she captures the joy and authenticity of each special moment! Her style captures the feeling and the story of your wedding by f...
ocusing less on posed photographs, and more on moments that are often missed when you are caught up in the craziness of your day. Kendra has a great eye for not only visually stunning photography, but the intimate details and people that make your day so unique. Her style was exactly what we wanted- I couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Kendra is amazing! She caught moments that I know other photographers wouldn’t catch. You can tell that she loves people by the way she interacted with them at my wedding and by th...
e way she photographed them - real, raw and almost poetic. Now I have beautiful memories captured for a lifetime!
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Vail, CO / Austin, TX / Denver, CO
Kendra Smith // Film + Video