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Candice Smith is a photographic artist, who cares, and takes care of all your photographic needs, while capturing your wedding in an elegant professional artistically photographic way!

Candice Smith Photography creates gorgeous Albums with her images of the images from your wedding she has captured. Candice Smith ups her game every year by truly getting to know each couple, individually and also believes that weddings, none are alike. Spending the time to create custom high end albums filled with award winning images that artistically tell the the story without words or video. Creating custom albums has now become her trademark as Candice Smith creates each page with care, and up to twenty layers to get that perfect look. With one goal in mind, an album that reflects moments of love and the couple’s personal taste.

Candice Smith photographs a limit of 15 weddings a year to give each couple the individualized attention that they deserve while helping also plan the days events in a relaxed atmosphere, if you need help with any vendor she is also happy to provide a list of amazing workaholics that care as much as she does :D.

Candice Smith has been photographing weddings for 14 years now and in her words, “I genuinely love photographing weddings, their emotions, it’s what I do, and I love every second of it, I can't see myself doing anything else with my Saturday's-honestly I love...love :D.”

Candice Smith Photography is an Active member of:

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International 2009-2014

Don Lohnes Lighting Seminar Graduate

Candice Smith also won the Heart of the Photographer award in 2005 from Hawkeye's Professional Photography program.

Merited Professional Photographer of America

Certified Professional Photographer of America 2014

Tri State Fine Art Photography Exhibition 2000-2001

Candice Smith CPP 2017

Certified Professional Photographer 2013 and active
Professional Photographer of America 2003-2017
Professional Photographer of Iowa 2001-2014
Wedding & Portrait Professionals 2009-2014

Preferred Vendor Embassy Suites, Des Moines Iowa

Recomended Vendor of Gateway Hotel, Ames Iowa

Recomended Vendor of Rieman Gardens, Ames Iowa

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28th street, West Des Moines Iowa 50266

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Candice Smith Photography

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Gregory Sent on 04/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly magnificent

Candice went above and beyond all expectations. Highly recommended.
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Sara Sent on 02/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I’ve known Candice since I was 13 years old so when it came to picking a wedding photographer, I knew I didn’t want anyone else. After seeing her work on her website and talking with her, there was no need to look at other photographers. Sure, anyone can capture the posed wedding images that we’ve all seen. But it takes a real artist to see a candid moment that really illustrates the emotion. A bride giggling as the groom whispers in her ear, a gaze across the room, the parents’ faces showing pride in their children. Those are the kind of pictures that make up the day and ones most exciting to see.
She’s great with groups and getting everyone to look good. She’s funny and nerdy and just relaxes you and everyone she’s capturing. And I mean nerdy in a loving way, Candice! The album she puts together is absolutely gorgeous! After receiving that, I had no need to put my own together. The best part is that Candice chooses all the images for you so you don’t have to look through thousands of pictures and decide what to put in the album. Her hard work and attention to detail really show in every image.
I cannot say enough good things about Candice. She is so talented and it shows in every picture she takes. She captures the real emotions of the moment and looking at the images bring back so many memories of the day. There are two things I would not skimp on when planning a wedding: the photographer and the D.J. I’m so happy we chose Candice as our wedding photographer. Since getting married, Candice has been our photographer to capture the major moments in our lives: maternity, newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year session that includes a super fun cake mash! Even with 2 kids under 3 years old, she managed to capture all 4 of us looking at her and smiling. It’s very obvious that Candice cares about her clients and that she is very dedicated to the quality of work produced.
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Jaime Sent on 01/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Candice did an amazing job with my little one's 1 year photo!! She was so great with not only the 1 year old, but made sure my other child did NOT feel left out. And to top it off she even provided an amazing cake.
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Awards

13

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel Weddings

Candice Smith is absolutely wonderful to work with! She's super sweet and very accommodating. Not to mention, her photos are incredible!

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Hotel Weddings

Candice is great to work with and I highly recommend her to all of our clients. She delivers superior customer service and truly cares about every couple she photographs. Candice takes the time to get to know her clients, and her education/experience give her the knowledge to capture the best of you. You won't regret hiring Candice Smith Photography for your wedding!

Preferred Vendors
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
4.3 out of 5 rating , 12 reviews
· Hotel Weddings
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
4.8 out of 5 rating , 20 reviews
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