ANNA BETH SMITH

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ANNA BETH SMITH

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anna beth SMith

Hi, I'm Anna, a documentary-style wedding and portrait photographer based in Traverse City, Michigan, serving Northern Michigan and beyond by capturing authentic, candid images that stand the test of time.

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THE ANNA BETH SMITH WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Emotion can’t be posed. It’s found in movement, laughter, stillness. The unscripted moments that become unforgettable.

My approach blends editorial artistry with a documentary heart. I’ll offer gentle direction where it matters, but the essence of my work lies in your connection, in the authenticity that only real life can create.

The result: timeless imagery that feels as real as the moment itself.

Emotive. Timeless. Artfully Unscripted.

That’s why my work is rooted in a documentary approach. Yes, we’ll make space for intentional, artful portraits, but my true focus is preserving the emotional truth of your day. So when you look back years from now, you won’t just see what it looked like. You’ll feel what it was to be there.

The joy. The stillness. The tears. The knowing that you were fully present for it all.

It’s the way your mom’s eyes well up the moment she sees you in your dress. The sound of your grandpa’s off-key song written just for the occasion. The laughter that erupts when you realize you’ve put the ring on the wrong hand. These are the moments that linger. the ones you can’t script or recreate.

The best wedding photographs don’t just show how your day looked; they bring you back to how it felt.

The Wedding Experience

When you invite me into your wedding day, you're not just hiring a photographer. you're welcoming someone into your story. I don’t take that lightly.

I’m here to help you feel at ease, to be fully present, and to experience your day without pressure or performance.

Full day wedding packages start at $6000

I would describe my work as authentic, clean, and timeless. I love film-inspired, natural colors that stand the test of time.

At the core, I am a storyteller. My photography is rooted in a documentary style with some editorial influences. 

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I do! Film has become a meaningful part of my creative process, and I’ll often bring a few rolls with me to weddings when it feels right for the light, the moment, or the story unfolding. It isn’t something I guarantee or offer as an add-on just yet, but when I do shoot it, you can expect those images to blend beautifully with your digital gallery—timeless, nostalgic, and full of character.

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Full wedding galleries are available for viewing four to six weeks after the event.

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While every wedding is different, I typically provide a minimum of 50 images per hour.

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You betcha! All weddings require a deposit at booking, and the remaining amount is divided into two additional payments. The total amount must then be paid in full prior to the event.

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I'm not joking when I say that everyone says this. So first, know that you are not alone in how you're feeling.

And second, know that I have a lot of experience in photographing couples and will guide you every step of the way. Over the years, I've learned many little tricks to help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

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Frequently Asked

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Engagement Session

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The engagement session is a wonderful opportunity to not only get beautiful photos of this special time in your life, but it is also a great opportunity to get to know your wedding photographer and how they work.

No schedule. No time restraints. Just the person you love in a beautiful place. It doesn't get much better than that.

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Hiring Anna as our photographer was one of the best decisions I ever made during the wedding planning process!! She exceeded my expectations with our wedding photos that we will cherish forever! You won’t regret hiring this girl! She’s the absolute BEST!




- Stephanie & Caleb

Anna was our wedding photographer. She was confident and made my husband and I feel so comfortable. Her photos captured us in an authentic and creative way. I have worked with Anna several times and every time she surpasses my expectations. I cannot recommend her enough!

- Autumn & Josh

Anna captured our wedding day at A Yak or 2 Ranch with attention to detail and made the experience an enjoyable one! She was super open to our ideas, very professional, and got our photos to us with great turnaround time. Loved working with her!

- bethany & jonathan

I can't say enough thank you to Anna for the AMAZING wedding pictures we have received. As I was scrolling down the pictures, I had tears in my eyes because they just reminded me how beautiful our wedding day was. Anna did such a wonderful job capturing all the precious moments and telling a story through her camera. I have received so many compliments for the photos! During the day of the wedding, my husband and I both felt very very comfortable working with Anna. We thought that we would be nervous in front of the cameras, but it turned out that most of the time we hardly even noticed them! And when we were posing, Anna made it so easy that we were just laughing the whole time. We had so much fun thanks to Anna! Being a bride is overwhelming and I definitely missed a lot of fun, warm moments. Thank you, Anna, for documenting our memory perfectly!

- Tiange & Jake

Let me tell you, she is AWESOME to work with! Anna makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, she takes suggestions, and her creative ideas make for beautiful photos!

- Halie & Tayler

We learned right away that Anna is incredibly sweet and easy to work with. - I can't say enough great things about Anna's work. The pictures will speak for themselves, but I would like to note that Anna is, at baseline, a great human being. She was organized, a great communicator, professional and was a very calming and happy presence at our wedding.

- rachel & Evan

Anna is incredible as both a photographer and person. She was friendly and patient with the wedding guests who were lining up, and occasionally getting in her way to take their own pictures. She displayed professionalism and incredible communication. She checked in often and gave me some very welcomed advice for some of the general planning and typical events of the big day so I knew what to expect. The pictures speak for themselves. The quality, emotion and passion in them makes it impossible not to relive the day every time we go through them. The memories that come with these images are priceless.

- samantha & Dartanyan

We did our engagement session with Anna and she photographed our wedding day. She wasn't only there to take pictures of us, she was with us every step of the way with helping us create a timeline and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I loved having her there by my side the whole day - the best wingwoman ever! Thank you so much for the beautiful photos we will have for a lifetime! We are so grateful.

- Chelsea & jack

Just WOW! Our wedding pictures are the most amazing pictures that we have ever seen, and all of our family and friends cannot get over how beautiful they are. Anna was so pleasant to work with and is so amazing at what she does!

- Lindsay & michael

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