Smiles4uPhotography

Smiles4uPhotography Capturing emotion, light, and the moments that matter most. Portraits, pets, and creative shoots in the St. Louis area. 📸✨

📍 Location: Collinsville, IL

Welcome to my photography page… I started my own business in 2006 but have been in the portrait business over 25 yrs. I have my photography degree from The Art Institute of Seattle. This is a dream of mine, a passion. I have a love of photography and want to create unique memories for a lifetime for each and every Client. I pride myself on customer service and making sure every client is happy and

loves what I have created for them. I am a single parent with 2 teenagers at home.. My daughter has a love for photography as a hobby and loves to help when she can. My business is allowing me to be there for my kids. I hope you can like and share my page with your friends and family. And when you are looking for a photographer you give me a chance…

Thank you for visiting my page I hope you enjoyed it!

06/26/2026

Rain Rain go away we have a wedding today!! 🥂💍

They picked another of my photos to use on there samples for this background!! 😁🥰🐾❤️
06/25/2026

They picked another of my photos to use on there samples for this background!! 😁🥰🐾❤️

06/24/2026

A busy time this month... More dog photos tomorrow and super excited to be photographing a wedding Friday... Then i will be out of town for a week to go back home to Seattle to be with family for the Celebration of Life for my brother Jason Dean...

We have been so busy with 4th of July sessions... This one was so much fun... This started out to be just there puppy an...
06/24/2026

We have been so busy with 4th of July sessions... This one was so much fun... This started out to be just there puppy and last minute turned into the grandbabies too... What is so special is there momma was one of my daughters best friends growing up. It was so much fun doing there session along with catching up... These girls are adorable and the little one is such a cutie...

We had so much fun at Canine Social of Troy last week for the 4th of July photo session.. These pups nailed there sessio...
06/24/2026

We had so much fun at Canine Social of Troy last week for the 4th of July photo session.. These pups nailed there sessions! Best job ever!!! 🥰🐾🎆

06/19/2026

🇺🇸❤️ I can't believe how much fun this morning was with some very special little cuties! ❤️🇺🇸

There is just something extra special about photographing little ones alongside their favorite pup. 🐶🥰 The smiles, giggles, cuddles, and sweet moments made this session absolutely priceless.

I am having so much fun with these 4th of July photo sessions and cannot wait to get these images edited! 📸✨

It was also so wonderful to see some old friends again, catch up on life, and finally meet the little ones. Moments like these are one of the many reasons I love what I do.

Such a beautiful family, inside and out! ❤️🤍💙

06/19/2026

🐾🇺🇸 OMG, I am SO obsessed!! 🇺🇸🐾

I had the BEST time today at Canine Social of Troy photographing all the adorable pups for their special 4th of July portraits! ❤️🤍💙

These bright-eyed cuties were full of personality, tail wags, and puppy kisses, and I am pretty sure I got more puppy love than I could handle! 🐶🥰 Every single one of them absolutely rocked their photo session.

I can't wait to start sharing some of these amazing portraits. Trust me, you're going to be just as obsessed as I am! 🇺🇸✨

A huge thank you to everyone who brought out their furry family members today. It was such a fun day filled with smiles, wagging tails, and lots of patriotic cuteness!

06/07/2026

💍📸 So excited to be photographing an upcoming wedding! 💕✨

There’s something incredibly special about watching someone grow up over the years and then having the honor of documenting one of the most important days of their life. 🥹❤️ To see her journey from a young girl to a beautiful bride is truly a blessing. 👰💐

I’ve been busy gathering ideas, planning timelines, checking gear, and preparing for every special moment this big day will bring. 📷📝🎉 I can’t wait to capture the love, laughter, happy tears, and memories that will last a lifetime. 💕😭🥂

Feeling incredibly grateful, honored, and excited to be a part of this amazing chapter in her story. ❤️✨ The countdown is on! ⏳💍

Moments like this are why I love photography so much. ❤️📸 Being trusted to capture memories that will be cherished for generations is something I never take for granted. I can’t wait to tell this beautiful love story through my lens. 💕✨

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🎄✨ I know it's early... but it's almost Christmas in July, right?! ✨🎄I just couldn't wait to show off this awesome Chris...
06/06/2026

🎄✨ I know it's early... but it's almost Christmas in July, right?! ✨🎄

I just couldn't wait to show off this awesome Christmas background I got for one of my 2026 holiday setups! I am absolutely in love with it already. ❤️

Of course, Saffron had to help me test it out and show off her adorable smile. 😍 Cattle Dogs are known for their smiles, and she's learning how to really turn it on for the camera! 📸🐾

This setup will be perfect for families, kiddos, and fur babies alike. I am already getting excited for holiday photos, and this is just the beginning! I have several more Christmas setups coming, and I can't wait to share them with you all.

Stay tuned... the holiday magic is already starting! 🎅🎄✨🐾❤️

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