Our Story

A love for photography is just in my blood! Since my parents are photographers, I guess I came by it naturally, but as long as I can remember, I have always loved preserving memories that capture the emotion of the moment! While in college studying for the ministry, my brother and I started our own graphics and web design business, which furthered my journey into the world of creative story-telling. As the media director at our church, I was designing ads, maintaining websites, and photographing events; but soon, people began to ask me, “Can you take our family photos?”, “Can you take his senior portraits? …how much do you charge?” I hadn’t really thought much about it – I just loved making beautiful portraits! There is something special about preserving memories through capturing a portrait. Thus Smithfield Portraits was born! 

Smithfield Portraits specializes in Portrait and Lifestyle photography in Smithfield and throughout the Hampton Roads Community.