Susan Smith of Smith & Hopper Photography

Name: Susan Smith
website: www.smithandhopperphotography.com
blog: www.smithandhopperphotography.com/blog

How long been in biz?
My name is Susan Smith. I live in Augusta, KS. I have spent many years enjoying photography as a hobby. In 2005 I had an opportunity to step up to the professional level as an assistant photographer for another local wedding company. This is where I found my love for wedding photography. At this point Misty and I had been friends for many years. We decided that we could serve clients better and could add a new exciting and fun twist to the old traditional style of wedding photography. The idea of Smith and Hopper Photography came about in 2005, and became reality in 2006. As we jump into our third year of business our clientele continues to grow and grow.

What inspires you?
I think what inspires me most of all is that the fruit of my labor brings enjoyment to generations of people. I feel that successful photography should tell a story without words. I take great pride in knowing that our client's great grandchildren will someday relive these special moments through our photographs.

The story how you first picked up a camera.
My first memory of operating a camera consisted of my little blue 110 Fisher Price camera with the disposable cube flash. I used this camera to help my Dad, who always insisted upon videotaping every special event.

Favorite part of being a photographer?
My favorite part of being a wedding photographer is having the satisfaction of a job well done. I take great pride when a client likes our work so much that they refer us to their closest friends and families. As fellow photographers you all know the challenges we face with the wide variety of people, cultures, and environments. We should all be proud of ourselves as it takes a lot of hard work to be successful in this profession.

One area you would like to improve on?

Need to improve on streamlining the work flow.