Smith and Hopper Photography Blog http://www.smithandhopper.com/ Smith and Hopper Photography Blog en-us Josh and Jordnn's June 4th Wedding at Walter's Pumpkin Patch in Burns Kansas http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=246 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=246 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Josh and Jordnn were married June 4th 2011 at [link]http://www.walterspumpkinpatch.com/=Walter's Pumpkin Patch[link] in Burns, Kansas. We love outdoor weddings and this was our first time photographing a wedding at Walter's. It was sooo nice! The bride and groom definitely paid attention to all the little details and it really showed, the ceremony and reception were beautifully decorated. Here are our favorites from the day. Enjoy :)







































































**..**]]> Wichita, Kansas Wedding: Mckena and Bryan May 21st 2011 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=245 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=245 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 McKena and Bryan were married May 21st 2011 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Wichita, Ks. They had a beautiful ceremony that was followed by a reception at The Garvey Center. McKena and Bryan really wanted lots of pictures so they made sure to schedule their reception a little later so that we could have time to stop on our way from the ceremony and grab some awesome shots of the bridal party and the bride and groom alone. This couple is definitely full of personality and you can truely sense the love between them. We wish them both the very best for many many years to come!































This is my FAVORITE!





Cake was by Connies Cookies



Thanks Audra Zorn for helping us this day! Love this shot!







Flowers by Stems



Yes Bryan serenaded McKena, not a dry eye in the house.









**..**]]> Emily and Jon's Engagement Session Wichita, Kansas Part Deux http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=244 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=244 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 You may remember Emily and Jon from a few weeks ago when we first shot their engagement session and we had gale force winds, well we gave it another go and lucky the wind was a calm 10 mph. It was a great time and we all had some good laughs. Looking forward to their wedding in a few weeks :)













Um yeah he's checking her out!











































**..**]]> May 14th 2011 Haley and Clint's Wichita, Kansas Wedding http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=243 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=243 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Haley and Clint were married on May 14th 2011 at Westside Christian Church. We started the day off at the Courtyard Marriott in Old Town with the girls and then followed up at Hotel at Oldtown with the guys before heading to the church for the formal pictures. After a beautiful ceremony we headed to the reception location at Abode. The team with Jubilations Events did a fantastic job on the decor and the whole place looked stunning. It was an awesome day and we feel blessed that we were a part of it. We wish them both the very best!









































































**..**]]> Hays Kansas Wedding at Fox Pavillion: Nichole and Tyler May 7th 2011 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=242 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=242 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Nichole and Tyler were married in Hays Kansas on May 7th 2011 with a reception at the Fox Pavillion. Nichole had the most amazing dress...my favorite this year so far. Instead of a Dj they had a band "Plan B" that was awesome and Tyler got up and jammed with his own band during the reception as well. Best of luck to them both, they are a fantastic couple! And here are the manditory favs :)













































**..**]]> Married: Rachel and WIlliam April 30th 2011 at Barns at Timber Creek, Winfield Kansas http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=241 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=241 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Rachel and WIlliam were married April 30th 2011 at Barns at Timber Creek in Winfield Kansas. This venue is beautiful! It was a fantastic day and we couldn't be more happy for the newly married couple. Here are some of our favorite shots from the day :)























































**..**]]> Johnny and Lynn's Modern Engagement Session Wichita, Kansas http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=240 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=240 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Johnny and Lynn had their engagement session a couple weeks ago when it was sooo cold and they were the best sports about the freezing cold weather. They were high school sweethearts and are still the cutest couple. We are really looking for to their wedding this summer. Here are our favs!







Love this shot of his tattoo that has Lynn's name and his sons name when you flip it over.















**..**]]> Jennifer and Steven's Wedding at Fulton Valley Farms http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=239 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=239 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Jennifer and Steven were married on April 16th 2011 at Fulton Valley Farms in Towanda, Kansas. The day was beautiful with just enough wind to blow a veil the way a photographer loves. The bride and groom really put alot of attention into the details of the wedding with some amazing table decorations they made themselves. The groom even made the bouquets! Totally loved the peacock feather boutineers they got from etsy.com And their cake was breathtaking! Here are just a few of our favorites from the day.



























































**..**]]> Wichita Portrait Photographer: Sydney's 2 Year Session at Wichita Botanica Garden http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=238 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=238 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 We've been photographing Sydney since she was a witty little baby. Now she's growing up so fast. Two years have flown by and this big girl is full of curiosity. We had a great time chasing her around Botanica :) Here a the favorites from that day...

























**..**]]> Kendra and Koby's Wichita Botanica Reception. Wichita Kansas Photographers Smith and Hopper Photography http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=237 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=237 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Kendra and Koby were married a couple weeks ago in Jamaica and then celebrated with a reception at home in Wichita at Botanica Garden. They had a beach theme with Jamaican food provided by Blue Moon Catering. We had a great time photographing this couple and wish them both the very best! Enjoy the pictures, here's our Favs!















































**..**]]> Miss Baylee's 3 Month Session El Dorado Kansas Baby Photographers Smith and Hopper Photography http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=236 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=236 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Miss Baylee is 3 Months already. Boy time flys. She was such a cutie pie. Here are a few of our favorites :)















**..**]]> Emily and Jon's Engagement Session/ El Dorado Kansas http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=235 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=235 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Emily and Jon met us out at the barn studio about a week and a half ago for their engagement session and some portraits with their kiddos. It was a super windy day 30+ mph winds (gotta love Kansas right) and hot for a day in March but considering the weather we got some pretty cute shots. Here are a few of our favorites from that day.

























Sometimes I love a photo even if it's not technically perfect or quite as sharp as I would like because really it's all about the persons expression that really captures a moment. The picture below was one of my favorites from the session.







Silly



Serious :)





**..**]]> Jason and Jessica's Wedding March 5th 2011 Augusta, Kansas/ Smith and Hopper Photography http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=234 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=234 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Jason and Jessica were married on March 5th 2011 at St. James Catholic Church in Augusta, Kansas. Jessica wore a gorgeous dress from The White Dress. The ceremony was super sweet as Jessica's uncle helped officiate. The reception was beautifully decorated with glowing candles on all the tables. Between the reception and ceremony we headed to the park for some quick outdoor portraits. It was a fantastic day and Susan and I wish them both a very happy life together :) Here are a few of our favorites.























































**..**]]> Wichita Kansas Wedding Photography: Mandy and Brett: Wichita Cathedral and The Petroleum Club http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=233 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=233 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:30 -0700 Mandy and Brett were married February 19th 2011 at Wichita Cathedral

The day started out early with makeup at the church followed by formals before the wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and it was an absolutely perfect day with temps near 70. Amazing weather for a February wedding. After the ceremony we headed out for some more pics downtown before heading to the Petroleum Club for the reception. We had a great time and wish them both a happy long life together! Here are just a few of our favorites.



































































**..**]]> Engagement Session: Angie and Sam http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=230 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=230 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Angie and Sam are getting married in September 2011. We are so excited for their wedding. They were quite troopers braving the cold weather for their engagement shoot.











**..**]]> Sarah and Walter's Wedding: Wichita Scottish Rite Center: January 15th 2011// Wichita Wedding Photography http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=229 http://www.smithandhopper.com/index.php?link=229 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Sarah and Walter were married at the Scottish Rite Center in Wichita, Kansas on January 15th 2011. It was a lovely ceremony and reception filled with the bride and groom's dearest friends and family. The day was filled with lots of emotion and we wish them the very best. Here are the favs.

























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