Chris Smith

Handmade Santa sets by Chris Smith of Ivey Photography

About Chris:

I have a passion for many things, including photography.  Photography isn’t first on my list, and may not be second or third on the list of things I’m most passionate about.  I take time with family seriously, I love to fish, play golf and dove hunt with my dad.  And I usually have a camera close by during all of those activities.  Sometimes it is my Nikon D5, or maybe just a GoPro, but I do enjoy capturing unique images of my adventures.

Honestly, I think a lot of photographers are “passionate” about their cameras and taking pictures.  But just because they are passionate about those things doesn’t mean they are practiced at the art of photography.  I pride myself on being skilled in my craft and about learning something new every day.  Over the years I’ve been able to prove myself, not so much as an innovator, but more so as an implementer.  I see things that work well in other studios or other industries and I try to work those things into my business.  If Ivey Photography is on the cutting edge of photography and runs smoother, you get a better experience.  My goal for you is to enjoy the process and the experience, not just the images.

A few of my favorite quotes and things to live by:
“Good things cometh to those who waiteth, if he worketh like hell while he waiteth” -Unknown
“The grass is greener where you water it” – Unknown
“You can’t beat fairway play.” – Charles Smith (my papa)