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Love them!! Jessica really takes care to get to know her couples up front and learn what is important to them, and then focuses on those things. We had a very small wedding and just wanted to have fun and feel comfortable - and this was the perfect photographer for that. She put in tons of work to help things run smoothly on the day and made it look easy. Our photos turned out gorgeous, but also very us. Our sweet, silly, and unique moments were all captured beautifully.

What can I say about the Smiths? These two are the real deal - not only are they absolutely incredible photographers, they are truly kind people with incredible vision and artistry. I was truly blown away at how they captured the details of our special day, both big and small - and more importantly they captured US, and we have those memories forever. Thank you, Jess and Critty!

The Smiths are hands down AMAZING. Out of all the vendors we hired for our wedding, they were by far the best. They became way more than wedding photographers throughout the whole process, going above and beyond every step of the way. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and super super talented. They work together seamlessly and are so fun to be around! Our engagement photo session was SO much fun and the photos turned out better than I could have imagined. As far as the wedding day, they made sure everything ran smoothly and on time, and I'm positive it wouldn't have worked so well if we didn't have them there. They both fit into the day so well, it was just like having your best friends with you, but snapping pictures the whole time :) Jess saved the day dozens of times and Critty kept everyone laughing and at ease. One of their most impressive talents is the way that the capture the experience of your wedding- not just the standard wedding photographs. We truly couldn't be happier that we chose them as our photographers, cannot say enough good things about them, and could not recommend them more.

Jessica + Critty are amazing. They bring passion, thoughtfulness, and emotion to everything they do. Our engagement and wedding photos were perfect - capturing our essence as a couple without being posed or uncomfortable. They took the time to understand our relationship and carried that through the entire process. They were part of our wedding, not just our photographers, and now, even new friends.

The Smiths get to know their "couples." Jessica and Critty make you feel most comfortable and more welcomed than majority of professionals I've ever met!!! They are incredibly passionate about their clients and their work. They truly acted beyond incredibly organized and talented supper stunning photographers; they acted as true wedding coordinators: planning, organizing, and simply, kindly and graciously involved themselves in all aspects to make our day as perfect for us as they possibly could! Their talent is a force to be reckoned with and I truly cannot wait to see more of their work. When I require any future photography they will UNDOUBTEDLY be my go to!!!! Hopefully they would be willing to undertake:))))...check out their website and enjoy! thesmithsdolove.com... And the Smiths do SOOO much more...they even pack;)

Jessica and Critty were the absolute best throughout our whole wedding adventure! After meeting with them and getting to know them and their style we knew that they were the ones we wanted to capture our wedding! They are truly genuine, down to earth people that will go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. They check in on you often and offer so much support. Charles and I really wanted the candid moments of our day captured with us interacting with our bridal party, family and guests and Jessica and Critty definitely delivered! We highly recommend choosing them to be a part of your special day!

The Smiths are absolutely incredible. They are everything and more that one would desire in a photographer. They are very responsive, always more than happy to answer any questions, and are truly dedicated to making sure you have the best experience possible. I am completely in love with the pictures from our photoshoot and am still in shock at how they captured our affection for one another in such a raw and natural way. Jessica is very sweet and made us feel so cared for and at ease during our session. 100% recommend!!

Our wedding pictures were more than we could have ever hoped for. Jessica and Critty are the absolute best! They captured so many genuine, joyful moments on our special day. Beyond the day-of experience and flawless final product, the Smiths really went above and beyond leading up to our wedding day by sending little notes of encouragement, helping us finalize scheduling details, and recommending alternate venues when our original site fell through. From our first meeting over iced coffee, we felt that they really wanted to get to know us as a couple. We took advantage of doing our engagement shoot with the Smiths as well, and we could not have felt more comfortable in front of the camera. Jessica and Critty really created an atmosphere that allowed our personalities and relationship to shine through the photos. We are planning to have them photograph us many more times in the years to come!

Words can not even describe how amazing of a team Jessica and Critty are! From the moment we met we knew that they were the perfect fit for us. They truly went above and beyond what we expected from our wedding photographers. They are extremely approachable and easy to work with. We really appreciated all of the hard work and effort that they put into making this experience feel personalized and special. Although we live in New Jersey, they kept us involved over Facetime and email. This was so helpful while planning a destination wedding in Charleston. We could not be happier with our engagement and wedding pictures. We can look at our photos and really feel the love and happiness from our wedding day. They are so focused on making sure you have the best moments captured on film. I HIGHLY recommend choosing Jessica and Critty to be apart of your day. Not only will you have a very talented photography team there for you, but you will have the most genuine, caring couple supporting you throughout the day!

Jessica & Critty don’t simply take beautiful photographs; they understand the value of the whole wedding journey. They set themselves apart and above with their loving approach, their delightful surprises, and their commitment to enriching the experience. They are consummate professionals, evidently playful teammates, and genuinely sweet people who captured our moments from all the best angles. Couldn’t have asked for more.

We could not recommend the Smiths more! There are not enough words to describe the experience we had with them. We love how natural all of our photos are and they truly captured our relationship. They are so personable, laid back, and knowledgeable about what they do. You can truly tell they are so passionate about their work and it is shown in the prints. We are so thankful we had them for our day and will continue to use them for family pictures to come!

If you want to make the best decision for your wedding, go with the Smiths!!! The Smiths were perfect! I hate photos of myself but I want to put wallpaper all over my house with their photos! They captured all the moments we were looking and so many that we didn't even know were happening. I received so many compliments on the photos and a lot of people didn't even realize they were at the wedding because they just blended in. I loved how they took the time to get a list of the photos I wanted and captured in a style that was "us." I am not one for those cheesy photos but felt these photos captured us and our moment!!! I wish I could get married every week or at least have them follow me around documenting my life! Love them both and will definitely be using them again as a family photographer since it will be hard to compete with perfect!

Jessica and Critty were absolutely amazing to work with! They were on top of everything every step of the way (and even went above and beyond to help coordinate with our planner). They made the photo shoots so relaxed you just felt like you were hanging with your best friends, yet they captured every moment so perfectly! My favorite thing that they did during our reception was they pulled us away for a few minutes and created time for us to take a moment and take everything in. We will remember and cherish those moments forever! We cannot thank you enough!

The Smiths Do Love is not just the name of their business, but an apposite reflection of their care and interest in more than the event. Jessica and Critty demonstrate their own chemistry as they mingle with guests, assess the wants, needs, and emotions of each person surrounding the betrothed. Dan and I had a more personal link to Jessica and Critty via the work relationship that turned into friendship with a natural ease. Critty was able to see my own personal development in the office as I adjusted to being (finally) out of the closet. With such open grace and compassion he helped me feel comfortable in the Charleston area and then after finding out I was engaged to Dan and the wedding date was set, he offered us the most incredible gift-- professional photography of our otherwise modest backyard wedding. Jessica and Critty went above and beyond what was necessary at any point to accommodate the dynamic personalities within my family, knowing that in an unconventional wedding there would be opportunities for creative shots. From our cats to the Norwegian Kransekake, they knew exactly what to focus on with their lenses. Their skill was demonstrated in the seamless mingling among guests, assistance in the operations and flow of the all-day open house approach we decided to have. There is no doubt that their goal is the experience, the love, and making the day perfect for the happy couple. Dan and I cannot speak highly enough about how positive the day went and how much it meant to us to have the support and wonderful photos from the best day of our lives. We are writing this review from our honeymoon in Madeira, reflecting on the power of our wedding day and the friendship that empowered us to step into the rest of our lives. We will forever appreciate the Smiths and what they did for us!

The Smiths have been my go-to photographers for all my family pictures and my wedding was no different. The pictures are amazing and I'm totally in love with them. The Smiths worked in all our requests and captured all of our special moments. They did all that without being obtrusive - I barely knew they were around but they were quietly in the wings capturing everything. Thank you for the amazing momentos of our special day!

I honestly couldn't say enough great things about Smith Photos + Ink We had the pleasure of working with Jessica and Critty and they were extremely professional! We live in CT and got married in Charleston so most of the planning was over Facetime and it was so easy to work with them! We felt Jessica and Critty really took the time to get to know us and understand what photos were important to us and they captured all of moments that we really wanted. The photos that we received are absolutely GORGEOUS and we received them earlier than anticipated. Again, they were such a pleasure to work with! We would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!

Jessica and Critty did our wedding photos and they absolutely blew us away. They were so easy to work with, helped us stay in our budget, and let us choose exactly the services we needed. They also shot our engagement and bridal portraits. We were so nervous for our engagement pics but they put us at ease immediately and we had a blast! We hung out and talked for an hour afterwards! Also, Jessica worked a miracle at my bridal portraits! Everything was working against us, the weather, the traffic, the mosquitoes...but Jess kept me calm and got some absolutely amazing shots. And of course on the day of our wedding they could not have been any better. Jess and Critty both went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied and soaking in the moment. They told us at the beginning of the day that they would make us cry and definitely did! Throughout the day they would remind us to stop and take a moment to realize how special the day was and to reflect on all the wonderful memories we were making! They went above and beyond to make sure our day was special! They felt like old friends by the end of the day and we know that they will be our friends for life! And of course the pictures are perfect!!! They captured all the emotion and love we felt that day and my heart skips a beat every time I look at our photos. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer!

Jessica and Critty were our wedding day photographers, but to us, they were so much more. We have walked away from our wedding day feeling as if we have gained two incredible friends. This is a reflection of the two of them as a team and the incredible people/couple that they are. They truly have a passion and a gift that is almost unexplainable until you have experienced and witnessed it. From the very beginning, they were so easy to communicate with via email. They even went above and beyond to schedule times to meet with us and get to know us as a couple. This truly made the wedding day so comfortable and relaxed, as if we were spending time with longtime friends. Throughout the entire process they stayed connected and checked in periodically. They also helped us stay within our budget, which we are so grateful for. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Smiths. Jessica & Critty, we reccommend you to anyone and thank you from the bottom of our hearts! :) With great thanks, Rachel & Michael Ross

Jessica and Critty did both our engagement and wedding photos. We're so incredibly happy with them. The photos were beautifully done and really captured our love on camera! Complete professionals from start to finish, cannot recommend them enough!

We were so happy and fortunate to have had Jessica and Critty captured our very special day. Not only they are amazing photographers and artists who love what they do, they are incredible people. We enjoyed working with them greatly! From the very first meeting Jessica and Critty made it very easy and comfortable for us. They genuinely wanted to get to know us, hear our ideas and thoughts, learn about our plans for the wedding and make sure they know our closest family and friends. On the day of the wedding Jessica and Critty were with us and our guests at all times taking pictures but not intefering with what was going on. The results are amazing! They managed to capture moments and emotions associated with them and tell a story about our wedding day in a intimate natural way. Every time we look at our pictures we relive our wedding day over again. We highly recommend them!

Jessica and Critty were awesome and did an amazing job taking our engagement photos in Charleston. Everything from ironing out the location/pricing details, organizing hair/makeup, the shoot, and receiving the photos were just as expected and could not have gone smoother. These two were a pleasure to be around, made the photo session relaxed/fun, and anyone would be lucky to work with them.

We hired Smith photos + ink for our engagement and wedding photos. From the beginning Jessica was great to work with - super fast communication, answered all our questions, very affordable, and truly captured the look we wanted. She walked around with us for hours in downtown Charleston for our engagement photos and got almost every look from my Pinterest board. We got all of our pictures back quickly and through a super easy online download. Jessica had her husband, Critty, and an assistant to photograph our wedding and we got so many awesome pics back. They were with us the whole wedding day, and they treat you like a close friend and not someone who just hired them to show up. We have loved working with them from day 1 and we will definitely have more photoshoots with them in the future.

Jessica and Critty are absolutely amazing! Our Engagement and Wedding photographs turn out absolutely perfect. We could not have asked for better pictures. They truly represented who we are as a couple. We love all of them! Jessica and Critty were also super easy to work with. They have an awesome way of making us feel totally relaxed and normal while being photographed. We love that the majority of our photos are action shots and not too posy and staged. We will no doubt be using them for any other major events in our lives!

Smith photos+ink exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding day photography! Jessica and her team were thorough , prompt, professional and we love the final result of our photo's. Even my husband noticed and commented the day after our wedding, how Jessica and her team were easily one of the reasons we enjoyed our wedding day so much! They were on point and helped us time things out in order to get the photo's we really wanted, they helped us cut through a crowd of over 500 wedding guests with ease! Jessica also did my bridal portraits which turned out beautifully! I have been a bridesmaid in probably close to 10 weddings and have done my fair share of sitting/standing/posing/fake laughing, putting my bouquet above my head, you name it!...enough to notice when you are working with a great photographer! I was so pleased with how fast and efficient Jessica was and every one of my friends was asking for Jessica's contact info and all commented on how easy and wonderful she and her team were to work with! We weren't there to only take pictures, we were there to have fun with family and friends and celebrate, and she got that! You'd be crazy not to consider working with Jessica and her team, she was reasonably priced, professional and the photos were absolute perfection!

We were amazed with the way Jessica and Critty were able to capture the story and the spirit of our wedding and reception. They took the time to really understand us, who we are, and what our hopes were for that day. They captured our adventures perfectly, in a natural and unobtrusive way. The result was a truly authentic visual remembrance—one that tells a story—not only of the people and the moments, but of the “soul” of that day. We look forward to revisiting these beautifully captured moments often through the years, and always having these photos to take us back to the essence of our day. The photos from Jessica and Critty tell our wedding story better than we ever hoped for, and we would recommend them a thousand times over. --Logan and Bart Valley

Working with Jessica and Critty was such a great experience! It was really special having a husband and wife duo photograph our wedding. As a married couple themselves, they know exactly what their brides and grooms are going through! It was especially great having Critty as a second shooter to capture the guys, while Jessica was with my bridesmaids and I. We currently live in Atlanta, but communicating long-distance with Jessica and Critty was never an issue. She was very accessible throughout the whole process. In our initial talks, they really took the time getting to know us and our vision for our wedding. They are very flexible working with weddings of all shapes and sizes and really personalize the experience for you. Jessica was even extremely flexible traveling to Atlanta for our engagement photos (which we LOVED!). She was very thorough and made sure to check in at various times leading up to the wedding. She made organizing our shot list very convenient and offered great insight when making the final outline. The day of the wedding Jessica and Critty were great at staying organized and on schedule, making sure to get every shot. We had many friends say how stealth they were during the ceremony and reception, but managed to capture all of the best and candid moments! Shortly after the wedding, Jessica was quick and so sweet to send us a teaser of our photos. We received the final edit of our photos within a month and were so pleased. She made it very easy to access them online and download without any issue. My husband and I were so lucky to have such a great team capture our best day ever. I highly recommend them!

Choosing Smith Photos + ink was the best decision I made as a bride by far! When I thought about what I envisioned in my wedding and engagement photos, I knew I wanted the photos to capture who Zach and I were as a couple- all of the love, laughter, and fun times we have together :) I also knew that I wanted the typical photos to show this more candid side of us while also having those moments captured in time. Jessica was great to work with from start to finish (of course Christopher was great too!!). During our initial conversations, I knew immediately they were the perfect fit. Seeing previous photos they had done, I knew they just "got" it when it came to candid photos and capturing all of the things that are easily seen in person but that are hard to capture in photos. Jessica has a unique talent of finding the small details and bringing those into the forefront to showcase them such as the smiles in our eyes when we looked at each other, all the way to the moments when you think people aren't looking, and even the vividness of our centerpieces and small details. While I could go on and on about how truly great Jessica is as a photographer and person, I feel like the photos speak volumes themselves. I wish I could showcase how truly talented and special Jessica and Smith photos + ink are and why I would highly recommend them to others. We plan on having them document big moments in our lives for years to come!

Jessica Smith is hands down the best. Not only did she give me BEAUTIFUL pictures, but she made me feel comfortable, made me laugh, she even helped me button my skirt when I couldn't get it to go! I highly recommend! She met us at 6am on one of the most humid Charleston days for our engagement session! On our wedding day I barely remember seeing her, but she captured the greatest pics...which is shows how awesome and stealth she is!! Absolutely the best. I can't say enough good things!

I can't say enough about Smith Photos + Ink!! Choosing a photographer was overwhelming for me because there are so many in Charleston but from our very first conversation I knew Jessica was perfect for us! We ended up doing an engagement shoot and bridal shoot as well as wedding day coverage and I'm so glad we did! I'm a list person so here are my favorite things about Jessica: 1. She not only has a creative eye but she is also super organized - she knew exactly what questions to ask to make sure we were always on the same page 2. She is friendly and easy to work with - engagement shoots (and bridal shoots) have the potential to be super awkward but with Jessica we felt at ease quickly and it shows in our photos 3. She works very quickly - photo editing is such a time consuming process so it was such a treat to have all of our photos very quickly 4. She goes above and beyond - it was supposed to rain the day of my bridal shoot (and of course I'd planned to be outside) but Jessica made sure everything would be ok, she had researched back-up options in case we needed to move inside and made herself available earlier than we'd planned so we could beat the rain 5. She rolls with the punches - I was 45 minutes late getting ready on the day of my wedding (I'm honestly still not sure how it happened) but as usual Jessica was a rock-star, she calmed my nerves and somehow managed to get amazing bridal party shots in ten minutes instead of the hour we'd planned for (side note - definitely consider a first look, if I hadn't planned for a first look I would've been 45 minutes late for my ceremony) Do yourself a favor and give Jessica a call!

My Husband, William, and I are from Florida and chose to do a destination wedding to Charleston, South Carolina. I used theknot to find Smith Photos + Ink. We could not be happier with our decision! Jessica & Critty - the Husband & Wife team behind Smith Photos + Ink - are two incredible photographers; not to mention great people. I am a very detail oriented type of person (some may call me "A Type"). From the very beginning, I could tell that Jessica was my kinda person. She asked all the right questions and always payed attention to the little things. I find that to be extremely important in a photographer because it's the little things that make up the big picture and both Jessica and her husband did a flawless job in capturing the emotion and moments of our big day through candid & staged photography. Not only do they pay close attention to detail but they are wonderfully organized and keep the ball rolling. Both my husband and I come from large, loud & hard to control families but with Jessica & Critty behind the lens, we were able to complete all of the photos we wanted before the conclusion of cocktail hour. Lastly, Jessica & Critty became our friends through this process. We are forever grateful to them for the wonderful work they do and the great people they are. I would recommend them to anybody who asks. And to those who don't solicit a recommendation, I would do so anyways!

If you're looking for a Charleston wedding photographer, look no further than Jessica Smith and Smith Photos + Ink! Not only is she a great photographer, but she really goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy. I was a pretty slack bride...I didn't have a photo "must do" list or anything, but she's experienced, so she totally guided us and made us feel really comfortable. She gave us great pointers and advice for other aspects of the wedding as well. She offers different packages with engagement sessions, etc. She's always willing to email or talk on the phone to answer any questions (even questions you've already asked her 3 times before!) With some of the astronomically priced photographers in Charleston, she really is worth every penny and then some (and then a lot more somes!). She works with a partner, which I loved, because he did all the shots of my husband getting ready and she did me and my girls. I was much more relaxed having a woman in the room with us, so I loved that. They both did the ceremony and reception. Check her out. I was really, really happy with our photos!

Chossing Smith Photos + Ink as our wedding photographer may have been one of the best decisions I made as a bride! Jessica and her husband Christopher were absolutely incredible and I cannot even say enough in praise of them! We are from Ohio and were married in South Carolina, and Jessica could not have been more helpful in walking us through everything we needed to know...going as far as helping to find alternatives when our reception venue unexpectedly fell through! She went above and beyond for us time and time again. And she was so much fun to work with! I HATE getting my picture taken, as does my husband. But Jessica made us so comfortable that we didn't even realize we were having our pictures taken! I was blown away when we saw the initial preview of our pictures, and they just kept getting better and better! I would highly recommend Smith Photo + Ink to anyone getting married in the Charleston area...and if you don't live close, beg Jessica to come to you. Believe me...she is worth it!!!

Jessica and her assistant were nothing less than AWESOME! Was were super impressed with our Engagement Photos and Bridal Portraits and our guests loved them as well. Jessica was on time, reliable and was quick to get back to me with questions. She also captured many awesome moments on our wedding day that were unexpected and we will hold those moments near and dear to our hearts forever. Great photographer... I would never use anyone else! - Erin & Martin Hanhauser

Jessica and her assistant were exceptional professionals through and through! We could not have asked for more beautiful Wedding photos… On our special day, Jessica was so calming to us as well, as she guided us through each moment and found special places to take pictures of my new husband and I. Jessica made sure to not miss any of our special moments that day, and she captured all of the beautiful moments of our wedding day with style and elegance. I was so happy we found Smith Photos and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to you 

Jessica did my bridal portraits and did an absolutely amazing job! She made me fall in love with my dress all over again after seconding guessing it for months. Jessica is very professional, organized and has a way about making you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Jessica :)

Jessica was both my engagement and wedding photographer, and I cannot say enough good things about her! When we began the engagement shoot, I was definitely nervous as I am not super comfortable in front of a camera, but Jessica's relaxed manner completely put me at ease, and before I knew it, two hours had flown by and a few days later, Jessica sent me some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. Between the engagement shoot and the wedding day, Jessica kept in communication with me, always checking in to see if there was anything she could do. She once again surpassed my expectations with the photos she and her second photographer Eric took on our wedding day. Among the frenzy and hubbub of getting ready before the ceremony, Jessica was a peaceful and subtle presence, capturing beautiful moments without being overbearing. She and her team are exceptionally professional, helpful and most of all talented. I constantly look at our wedding photos and relive those precious memories through the images that Jessica so perfectly captured. My husband and I feel very lucky to have found not just an amazing photographer in Jessica, but also a friend.

Jessica did my engagement photos and my wedding, along with her second photographer Eric. She is an amazing photographer and a pleasure to work with. She truly went above and beyond at every stage. My husband and I were thoroughly impressed with her abilities, her professionalism, and her helpfulness. Her style of photography is exactly what I was looking for, and she captured every moment of our day perfectly. Not only did she execute her job beautifully and subtly, without being in anyone's way, she also helped in other ways to make our wedding day run smoothly. She even helped with my hair when we couldn't get it quite right just minutes before the ceremony. Jessica is truly a gem. I couldn't be more pleased.

Jessica photographed our wedding last fall. We were so pleased with our experience with her! She was such a professional. She went above and beyond to capture our special day, and our photos turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I would definitely recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a photographer, and we hope to work with her again in the future!

I had my engagement photos and wedding photos done by Smith Photos + Ink. Jessica was heaven sent. She picked the perfect place downtown to shoot the engagement photos and got really creative. For the wedding she was wonderful. Came to our house prior to the start of the ceremony to shoot us getting ready, then drove to our ceremony site to shoot there. She captured all the pictures we talked about and then some. I was afraid that having a photographer at the wedding would mean someone in our faces the whole time snapping, but Jessica was flawless. She captured all pf the perfect moments and went out of her way to fulfill our needs. I 110% recommend this company!

Smith photos+ink did a fabulous job at our wedding reception! Jessica captured the evening perfectly. She was great to work with and made sure to understand all of our expectations beforehand and did not miss a thing! We are so grateful to have such wonderful photos of this memorable evening and so appreciate Smith photos+ink!