Business Details
20 Years
experience
Cincinnati Wedding Photography by The Smyth Collective
Founded in 2006, The Smyth Collective is a husband-and-wife photography team dedicated to capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments for couples nationwide. With over 20 years of combined experience in wedding and event photography, we specialize in candid storytelling through artful imagery, serving Cincinnati, Dayton, Indianapolis, Lexington, and beyond. Our approach prioritizes personalized planning, ensuring each couple's unique vision is realized without the stress of traditional wedding logistics.We offer comprehensive packages including full weddings, elopements, micro weddings, and vow renewals, all complemented by heirloom albums and museum-grade wall art designed to preserve memories for generations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, flexible service offerings, and client-centric philosophy that treats every couple like family.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Coverage
Micro Weddings
Vow Renewals
Destination Shoots
Engagement Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Wall Artwork
Planning Assistance
Two-Photographer Teams
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of professional wedding photography experience
- Our two-photographer team captures multiple perspectives simultaneously
- Personalized planning process tailored to your unique vision
- Heirloom albums and wall art preserve memories for generations
- Stress-free execution with professional day-of coordination
What people say
Amazing photos
Professional and kind
Stress-free process
Heirloom quality
Authentic moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography captures every meaningful moment from preparation through reception. With two photographers working simultaneously, we document candid interactions, formal portraits, and environmental details. Each collection includes full-day coverage, 60+ edited images per hour, and coordination with vendors to ensure seamless execution. Clients receive both digital files and printed album options.
Elopement Packages
Designed for couples seeking simplicity without sacrificing quality, our elopement packages include location scouting, timeline planning, and two-hour coverage. Services feature romantic portraits, ceremony documentation, and post-event celebration photography. Collections start at 4 hours of coverage with 150+ edited images, available in both local and destination options with travel included.
Vow Renewals
Celebrate your enduring love with professionally documented vow renewal ceremonies. Our packages include pre-ceremony consultation, venue selection assistance, and coverage of both formal portraits and candid interactions. Options range from casual portrait sessions to fully planned events with officiants and small guest lists, available locally and at destination locations.
Heirloom Albums
Transform digital memories into tangible keepsakes with our custom-designed heirloom albums. Each handcrafted book features archival-quality materials, lay-flat binding, and personalized layouts created in collaboration with our design team. Albums come in multiple size options with premium leather or linen covers, designed to withstand generations of handling and display.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in capturing love stories at iconic locations across the Midwest and beyond. Our destination packages include local vendor recommendations, travel logistics coordination, and multi-day coverage options. Services feature comprehensive planning assistance for out-of-area couples, with all travel expenses included in quoted prices for specified locations.
People
Becky Smyth
Photographer & Client Coordinator
With film photography experience since 1995, Becky specializes in making couples feel comfortable while capturing authentic moments. She manages client relations and album design.
Daniel Smyth
Lead Photographer & Visionary
A former commercial photographer with international experience, Daniel focuses on artistic composition and storytelling. He handles technical execution and post-production quality control.
Questions
What wedding photography styles do you offer?
We specialize in documentary-style photography with artistic portraits, capturing candid moments and emotional storytelling while providing gentle direction for formal shots.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we offer destination services throughout the Midwest and can accommodate international travel with all expenses included in our quoted prices.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All collections include two photographers, full-day coverage, 60+ edited images per hour, private online gallery, and custom album design.
How long does post-production take?
Your edited gallery will be ready within six weeks of your event, with a private reveal session scheduled approximately four weeks after your wedding date.
Can we customize our wedding package?
Absolutely! We offer fully customizable options to match your specific needs, including à la carte add-ons and hybrid event coverage solutions.
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