I've worked as a commercial portrait photographer for the last eight years, shooting for nonprofits and individual clients, with a focus on kids & families.
I love capturing real people in their lived environment, and I love the collaborative process of photography.
I shoot both digital and film, using natural light and flash depending on location and the needs of the client.
Each session is an opportunity to meaningfully capture a moment in time, while creating images you will cherish forever.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Home
Hotel
Photo formats
Digital or online download
Flash drive
Physical proofs and prints
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
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Arwa A.
Dec 9, 2025
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Amazing photographer! Very professional, patient, and talented. Captured every moment beautifully. Highly recommend!
Details: Newborn portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • High fashion (highlights style) • Home • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Katie T.
May 20, 2024
I have hired Todd Smith several times to capture portraits of our nonprofit's clients, staff, and photos of our work in action. He has consistently done a wonderful job capturing beautiful images that we have used for years for marketing and fundraising collateral, digital marketing purposes, event materials, annual reports, and more. He has an amazing way of putting our clients at ease, developing rapport, and getting the most out of every shoot. He's a pleasure to work with, reasonably priced for the high value of work he produces, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him highly for any type of photo project.
Credentials
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Todd Smith
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices will vary by shoot: where, when, digital vs. film (film entails additional development and printing costs) but a good rule of thumb is to expect to pay $200 an hour with a two hour minimum.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Discussing images they love. Sharing images for them to consider. Looking at a mood board if they have one (Pinterest is great for this!) and hearing their concept for a shoot, if any. Making a great portrait is a collaboration. Taking the time to discuss the image we want to create always leads to the best results.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied photography at Columbia University, but my real training comes from time in the field, making portraits in difficult spaces, often with time and budget constraints. What I've learned is that great pictures can made in any situation.
