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Fine art wedding photographer based in Southern California.

Ethereal, romantic, timeless.

www.etherandsmith.com | emma@etherandsmith.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Ether & Smith

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Emma and Allen from Ether & Smith are highly praised for their exceptional photography services. Multiple reviewers highlight the team's professionalism, organization, and ability to capture beautiful moments effortlessly. They are described as talented, detail-oriented, and passionate about their work, making couples feel at ease and delivering stunning, timeless photos. The proactive communication, personalized approach, and early delivery of photographs also contribute to the outstanding experience provided by Ether & Smith. Couples highly recommend Emma and Allen for their wedding photography needs.

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Emma and Allen from Ether & Smith are highly praised for their exceptional photography services. Multiple reviewers highlight the team's professionalism, organization, and ability to capture beautiful moments effortlessly. They are described as talented, detail-oriented, and passionate about their work, making couples feel at ease and delivering stunning, timeless photos. The proactive communication, personalized approach, and early delivery of photographs also contribute to the outstanding experience provided by Ether & Smith. Couples highly recommend Emma and Allen for their wedding photography needs.

Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The. Most. Stunning. Photos.

Emma and Allen did the most amazing job photographing our love. First with an engagement shoot to get comfortable in front of the camera, and then on our wedding day. Our wedding photos are more beautiful than I ever could have imagined and I couldn't believe how quickly Emma shared the previews (24 hours) and full album (only a couple weeks) with us!

I'm so grateful for this team. Emma and Allen were so great to work with - very organized with planning out the locations and properly timing the day. I also appreciated their suggestions for poses to get the most beautiful pictures. Cannot speak highly enough about this team! They are the best in the business. I am so happy we chose to work with Ether & Smith!
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Grace Sent on 03/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Having Emma & Allen as part of our wedding team was one of the best choices we made! From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive and thoughtful, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. On our wedding day, they adapted quickly to unexpected weather changes without missing a beat, ensuring we still got the most beautiful shots. Their attention to detail is truly impressive, and they made us feel so reassured and comfortable throughout the entire day. The final photos exceeded all of our expectations and Pinterest pins I had—they perfectly captured every special moment. We’re so grateful for their talent and professionalism and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding photos

There really aren’t enough words to describe how incredible Emma and Allen are. Throughout the whole process, Emma was so professional, kind, and extremely responsive. On our wedding day, Emma and Allen were the ultimate hype team and knew exactly how to direct us to get the perfect shots in a short timeframe. Our wedding photos exceeded my wildest dreams. Thank you Emma and Allen for the most breathtaking wedding photos that we’ll cherish forever!
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J. S. Sent on 07/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and timeless photos

I had the pleasure of working with Emma and can say she is truly a wonderful, enthusiastic, kind, and of course extremely talented photographer. She is able to put you at ease which is SO important and she is able to capture the most beautiful moments. Cannot recommend her enough for gorgeous, timeless, and stunning photos!
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we ever made!

The BEST decision we made for our wedding was hiring Ether and Smith, Emma and Allen, as our photographers. I still am so blown away by the experience we had working with them. They are incredibly personal and go above and beyond to make you feel excited and prepared for your wedding day.

Emma was so knowledgeable about engagement locations that match your aesthetic, and we went with her recommendation for our engagement shoot. My husband and I are not really photo people, but we had SO much fun. Emma is confident and gave great direction for natural, elegant shots. After this shoot, we knew we had hit the jackpot with this team. Our engagement photos are STILL the talk of our friends months later.

When our wedding day finally came, we were so completely at ease knowing Emma and Allen were going to get great shots, which allowed us to enjoy our wedding and be 100 percent present in our day! They have such an eye for classic, timeless, romantic, fun, soft, beauty shots. All our friends and family were so impressed watching them work. They finished are edits so so early and we are in love with the photos. Every, single, one of them. They captured the big moments, and all the meaningful small moments too. We are so grateful to this team for making our photography dreams come true.
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book them now!!

Bride Here: Ether & Smith is AWESOME! Our wedding planner sent over a page full of potential photographers and Emma’s beautiful style and approach to photography stood out and really 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.
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Jeremy Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photography team with stunning results!

We had an incredible experience with Emma and Allen! The photos turned out absolutely stunning. What truly set this team apart was their ability to make us feel at ease. Emma's proactive communication and check-ins ensured that we were prepared every step of the way. Additionally, her initiative to send a pre-wedding survey to understand our preferences showcased her dedication to tailoring the photos to our unique style. The results were beyond our expectations. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Emma's services to anyone seeking a top-tier wedding photographer. Her expertise, passion, and personal touch make her an invaluable asset to any special occasion.
Valerie
Valerie Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful work

Let me start by saying that my husband and I loved working with Emma & Allen. We literally can’t stop looking at our wedding photos and smiling from ear to ear. All our friends & family are also blown away by the photos. Emma was so detail oriented and communicative from the very beginning. This was something I truly appreciated as photography was #1 on my vendor list. I wanted to have a timeless collection of photos to look back on and I knew they could be trusted from the very first time I looked through their portfolio and read about their vision. Ether & Smith was worth every cent and if I could do it all over again I would hire them over & over. We couldn’t be happier with their service and they were so fun to work with which was a MAJOR plus. If you’re looking for true talent and the best hype woman it will be Emma from Ether & Smith!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ether & Smith is a dream come true!

I honestly do not know where to start... Emma and Allen are perfect. They were beyond what we could've asked for and more. It was such a dream to work with them from engagement shoot 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!
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S Tang Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

the BEST photographers!

My husband and I (& truly everyone who attended my wedding) have nothing but amazing things to say about Emma & Allen! We feel so lucky we found amazing photographers with even more 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 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.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Honey Honey photography creates stunning photographs. The last wedding I coordinated with them ended up in two different blogs. They are an easy team to work with and capture the beauty in every small detail!

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Ether & Smith frequently asked questions

Ether & Smith includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Ether & Smith includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Ether & Smith offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ether & Smith offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ether & Smith offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Ether & Smith is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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