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Cathy Smith Photography

Cathy Smith Photography

Hampton, VA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Cheryl L. Sent on 12/04/2019
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    Cathy captures with her camera what your heart feels on your special day!

    CATHY SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY IS A FAMILY TRADITION ,
    SHE PHOTOGRAPHED MY SONS WEDDING AND MOST RECENTLY MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING, HONESTLY HANDS DOWN AFTER SEEING MY SONS WEDDING PHOTOS THERE WAS NO QUESTION WHO WOULD BE DOING MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS AS WELL AS HER ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS WHICH WE USED FOR THE SAVE THE DATES, THEY WERE DONE IN THE FALL AND THE COLORS AND BACKDROPS CATHY USED WERE CREATIVE AND VIBRANT AND SHE REALLY CAPTURED LOVE ON FILM!!!! CATHY IS FRIENDLY AND SHE HAS A KNACK FOR JUST KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE YOU EVEN DO..SHE IS AMAZING ARTISTICALLY AND HER EYE FOR DETAIL IS TRULY WHAT MAKES HER ABLE TO CAPTURE THE FAIRYTALE!!! SHE IS VERY INTUNE WITH HER BRIDES AND FAMILIES , SHE CAPTURES WHAT YOUR HEART WISHES YOU WOULD REMEMBER FOREVER. MOMENTS ARE CAPTURED FOR A LIFETIME THROUGH HER LENS, FOR GENERATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES TO COME.
    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CATHY SMITH FOR ANY EVENT... TRULY SHE IS TALENTED AND JUST CAPTURES LIFES MOMENTS IN THE MOST CREATIVE , HEARTFELT WAY.
    SHE IS EASY TO WORK WITH AND SHE IS VERY RESPONSIVE WITH CORRESPONDANCE, I ALWAYS FELT LIKE I WAS IMPORTANT AND HER ONLY WEDDING SHE WAS PHOTOGRAPHING.
    IF YOUR LOOKING TO CAPTURE THE FAIRYTALE , OR JUST LIFE SPECIAL MOMENTS ...
    CATHY SMITH IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST OF THE BEST !
    I FEEL LIKE I AM NOT SAYING ENOUGH TO SHINE THE LIGHTS ON HER AND HER TALENTS ...
    I AM THANKFUL FOR CATHY AND I STILL GET EMOTIONAL GOING THROUGH THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHE CAPTURED OF MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING...
    THANK YOU CATHY FOR EVERYTHING!
    YOU ARE OUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER FOR LIFE..
    WITH A GRATEFUL HEART,
    CHERYL LOGAN (MOTHER OF THE BRIDE)
    THE JONES WEDDING * TYLER AND JESSICA*
    THE HISTORIC POST OFFICE
    HAMPTON , VIRGINIA
    10/26/2019

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    Thank you so much for this Cheryl! You and your family are so sweet, and these words really make me feel appreciated for all of the love I put into my work for each and every wedding. I was so blessed to be a part of both of your children's weddings and I can't wait to see what the future brings!
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    Jamie Y. Sent on 01/26/2021
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    Great Experience

    Cathy and her assistant were fabulous to work with. They made wedding day photos a breeze. My family and I absolutely love the photographs. Cathy did such an amazing job. I highly recommend Cathy Smith.
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    Brandee T. Sent on 01/31/2021
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    Stress free

    We ended up having a micro wedding during the pandemic which threw everything we had planned for our special day out the window. Cathy was more than accommodating with continuing to go along with our new plan. She went above and beyond for us and we appreciate her kindness and her talent. She captured some beautiful shots of our family and I’m so grateful! I would highly recommend Cathy Smith Photography for your special occasion!
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    Yuleum S. Sent on 01/23/2021
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    Recommended for wedding

    My experience with Cathy was great. I love her photos, that bring all good memories of my wedding. My wedding was rather simple, so I asked her for a basic option to photograph ceremony & family and friend photos & reception & little extra for just us couple. In a short time, she delivered everything I asked for, and with a great quality. After the photo shooting, she also offered to edit a few photos as I asked for. Overall, she was very professional, easy to work with, flexible, and also reasonable in pricing.
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    Scott W. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Trusting and stress free

    Cathy is very professional and good with capturing the moment even if in our instance weren’t sure what we were looking for. We asked her to take the lead and trusted her eye and experience in capturing our special day.

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Scott! I loved being a part of your day and I'm so glad you guys loved your images.
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    Emily Sent on 12/12/2019
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    Wedding and Engagement Session

    Cathy was extremely easy to work with and work for. She was timely, professional, and personable.

    When booking our wedding, she provided an engagement session and large, solid prints of our wedding photos. She provided all prints within about a month and everything was done beautifully.

    She was extremely easy and low maintenance, and I have referred her to several of our friends.

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Emily & Erick - you were both a joy to work with! I hope your wedding photos bring you years of joy!
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    Cora Sent on 11/15/2019
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    Better than I could have ever hoped!

    I asked Cathy to do our engagement photos and be our wedding photographer. It was the best decision I made. She was amazing and she made sure everything ran smoothly. I'm normally very camera shy, but Cathy put me at ease and made it fun. I now have her beautiful pictures to cherish forever. And she is such a sweet woman too! I can't recommend her enough!!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Cora! You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with and your love for each other is so beautiful and amazing it was impossible to not get amazing photos of you both! Best wishes for a wonderful and long life together!
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    Andrea Sent on 08/16/2019
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    Awesome Experience!

    Cathy was such a great choice for our wedding! She was so nice and easy going when we had no idea what to do! She had so many great ideas and really made all the colors come out in the pictures. She really helped make our day so special!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Andrea! You guys were amazing and I am so glad I got to be a part of your wedding day!
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    Kasey W. Sent on 05/25/2019
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    Wedding 03/31/2017

    Cathy did an engagement shoot prior to the wedding day. The quality time getting to know the photographer was great. Being able to create a bond with the photographer before the big day makes it not so awkward on the wedding day! You’ll know a little bit about her as well as her business and how dedicated she is to get the best photos she can. Both sets of pictures came out great! Engagement and wedding! I am so in love with them. Would definitely recommend Cathy for any event!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    I'm so glad you loved your images Kasey! It was an absolute pleasure to be able to spend this day with you and Josh! And I totally agree with you on the engagement session! They are such a huge help!
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    Amber H. Sent on 12/22/2018
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    The best from engagement to big day!

    Saw Cathy in action for our friends’ wedding and the photos after and knew she would be perfect for us, too. She really captures the “special something” in all her couples. It’s awesome having so many fantastic images that look exactly how amazing our wedding day felt!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you Amber! You guys are definitely "meant to be" and I'm so glad I got to spend your day with you!
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    Ashley Sent on 12/18/2018
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Working with Cathy was amazing! She took the time to get to know us before hand which made working with her that much more enjoyable. We have loved every photo she had given us from our engagement photos to every single picture taken at our wedding! Plus her prices are reasonable! We look forward to working with her again!!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    I loved getting to know you both, and your families! Thank you so much for trusting me with theses memories!
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    Jada Sent on 12/06/2018
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    Wedding pictures!

    Cathy was amazing! My wedding day pictures came out awesome all thanks to her. I would definitely recommend her to others. Also, I felt like her price was great and she’s very flexible.

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Jada! You and James are so adorable together - I just know you will have a fun and exciting future together! Thank you so much for trusting me with these memories!!
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    Carrie Sent on 12/28/2018
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    Absolutely amazing!!

    I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to working with Cathy!! She really took the time to get to know me and understand Jeremy and I to make sure we were completely comfortable with taking photos due to previous experiences with other photographers. On our wedding day she captured every moment beautifully!! She went out of her way to make sure she got every thing I wanted covered and got a lot of small details I will treasure for the rest of my life. If you’re looking for a laid back, absolutely amazing photographer look no further because this is your lady!!!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you guys so much! It makes me so happy to see how pleased you are with the memories I captured for you!
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    Lori Sent on 06/26/2018
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    The pictures are amazing and she worked with us to stay in our budget!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Lori! I'm so glad you guys loved your images! Best wishes for many fun and happy years together (and fun rides in that Hellcat!)
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    Ellen Sent on 04/16/2018
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    Cathy is an incredibly gifted photographer, very easy to work with, and very personable. She did an outstanding job for our wedding and gave us pictures that tell the entire story of our wedding. We have gorgeous photos we will use to remember the day for many years to come. We were very fortunate to have found her and would recommend her to everyone!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you Ellen! You and your family were an absolute pleasure to work with!
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    Danielle Sent on 11/22/2017
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    Cathy Smith was absolutely amazing to work with and did a great job capturing all the love at our country wedding in Pungo, VA Beach! She did a great job at coaching us with poses and was super flexible! My husband and I would highly recommend her services to anyone interested in professional photography! Her photos were beautiful! Also, she included a engagement session within her price and that was helpful to us financially!
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    Amelia Sent on 11/15/2017
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    After searching through MANY photographers in the Hampton Roads area my husband and I found Cathy. Initially her quality portfolio and affordable packages are what were attractive to us (what she offers costs double her price if you are looking at other notable photographers in the area). After emailing back and forth a bit (her responsiveness is awesome, which is a huge relief for a stressed bride) and meeting with her face to face to go over what she offers in more detail, we decided to hire her! And honestly, it was 100% the BEST decision we could have made.

    After having a our complimentary engagement shoot and getting those photos back, it made us SO incredibly excited to get to our wedding and have her capture the most important day of our lives. And the engagement photos were just a tiny peek into what our wedding photos would be like. Even today, months after our wedding, my husband and I enjoy going through the pictures she took and they still bring tears to our eyes. Even our friends and family have said how impressed they are by our pictures. I couldn't believe some of the photos where she perfectly captured the emotion. It really allows us to go right back to that exact moment.

    The day of the wedding she and her second photographer were on time, professional and also super laid back (which honestly helped us relax). Giving Cathy a 5 star review is the easiest. She is awesome and I would recommend anyone hire her to capture any special moment in their lives, especially their wedding!

    Cathy Smith Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Amelia & Jason! You were a pure joy to work with and I couldn't be happier to have gotten to know you both!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/27/2017
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    Cathy did en excellent job of capturing us for our engagement shoot and on our wedding day! She has great ideas, and also incorporates your thoughts. She is very easy to get along with! I plan on contacting her for fu ture photo sessions.
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    Kayla Sent on 07/28/2017
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    Cathy did an awesome job on our engagement and wedding photos! We found her randomly online and are so glad we did! She was so easy and fun to work with, and her prices were very reasonable. She did a phenomenal job at capturing details and special moments from getting ready before the ceremony to dancing the night away on the dance floor. I highly recommend Cathy Smith Photography to anyone looking for high quality, reasonably priced, and beautifully captured photos!

    Thank you, Cathy, for beautifully capturing those special memories for us!
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    We live in North Carolina and planned a wedding at Virginia Beach. After talking to several photographers, I felt that Cathy Smith Photography would fit our needs. We were more than pleased with her and the photos she took. I would definitely use her again.
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    Niki Sent on 08/16/2017
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    Cathy was amazing! She was willing to travel for our engagement session(for a small fee), she arrived early to our event and was over prepared for everything. She was super easy going, funny and really down to earth making it easy for my husband and I to relax. Thank you Cathy!!
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    Maimoona Sent on 02/04/2017
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    Cathy and her teammate were absolutely AMAZING and their work is like magic! They were incredibly professional and provided the highest quality of service. They captured our traditional Pakistani wedding beautifully. They made us dorky couple look beautiful! Even though we had limited time before getting into the venue, they managed to take a lot of beautifully posed and candid photos. I have enjoyed their work immensely and I will definitely recommend them for any and every occasion!
    Five stars, hands down :)
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    Miacha Sent on 02/03/2017
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    Cathy was AMAZING!!! From the moment my husband and I met her she just seemed so genuine & caring!!! She captured our day perfectly & we are so in love with all the memories she caught for us!!! We highly recommend her & hope to use her services again in the future.
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    Danielle Sent on 12/02/2016
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    I first found Cathy by searching for an affordable wedding photographer in Hampton Roads and I am so glad that I did! We just got our photos back and couldn't be happier. We had a great time working with her at our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. She really makes an effort to get to know the couple and what their vision is for their wedding photos with her Bride Guide. I requested a few specific photos that I really wanted to get and she made sure they happened. She will definitely be hearing from us for more photo shoots in the future!
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    Erica Sent on 10/01/2016
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    Cathy really surpassed our expectations for our wedding photographer! From the very beginning she was kind, professional, easy to get in touch with and very easy to work with. She had a great questionnaire list that you filled out for her to make sure you got all the shots you wanted. The portrait shots were amazing but we were most impressed by the detail shots and the candid shots. She definitely has an eye for beauty. Every time I look through our wedding photos it can take me back to each and every moment. My favorite part of all the photos is how the feeling of the day was truly captured and even others who were not at the wedding have made comments about feeling part of the day just through the photos! Cathy was open to follow the pictures we wanted but also gave some wonderful suggestions for things such as how to stand for our first look photos and others which really made them stand out! I cannot express enough how much we love ALL of our photos. It was very difficult to pick our favorites because they were all so great. On top of that we got our USB with all of the photos edited within less then 2 months! I have heard horror stories from other people who had to wait over 8 months to get their photos to them but Cathy stuck to her deadline that she told us and we couldn't be more happy with them! Cathy is highly recommended!!
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