With nearly a decade of experience and an intuitive eye for emotional storytelling, Mercedes is known for crafting deeply personal, editorial wedding galleries that feel as artful as they are honest. Her work blends refined composition with soulful intimacy - capturing not just how a wedding day looked, but how it felt. Beloved by couples and planners alike for her calming presence and cinematic perspective, Mercedes documents each celebration with intention, empathy, and timeless elegance.
Artistry Rooted in Intention
"Hiring Mercedes for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made, and we would do it all over again. Throughout the whole process, she was so kind and communicative, making me feel confident in hiring someone I had never met. She was genuinely interested in getting to know my husband and went out of her way to capture specific parts of the day she knew were important to us.
Your wedding photographer is there with you throughout your whole day, and Mercedes was an absolute breath of fresh air to have with us. She was incredibly professional in everything she did and helped direct when we needed help posing, but was also so great at capturing candid moments as well. Some of our favorite moments captured were when we were just being ourselves and she just started snapping away! When we did pose, it all felt extremely natural, and she did a great job of capturing our personalities at the same time. We were absolutely FLOORED when she sent our sneak peeks and gallery. She captured our day in a way that looked even better than I had remembered it. She is the definition of a photographer that doesn’t just capture an image but a FEELING."
"She is the definition of a photographer that doesn’t just capture an image but a FEELING."
Mercedes Smith
Mercedes Smith is a sought-after wedding and portrait photographer, trusted by discerning couples to preserve their most meaningful celebrations. Based in Charleston and traveling worldwide, she blends the candid beauty of real connection with a refined editorial touch, creating imagery that feels timeless, artful, and deeply human.
