Smetona Photo

05/27/2026

Dreaming of an intimate “just us” wedding day? From the beaches of Orange County to the charm of Catalina Island, Smetona Photo offers elopement photography collections beginning at $1000.

Perfect for courthouse weddings, beach ceremonies, adventurous island vows, and meaningful moments without the stress of a big wedding day.

Now booking Orange County + Catalina Island elopements for 2026. Message us to start planning your day.

05/27/2026

Epic kindergarten grad portraits? Let’s do it!

05/25/2026

Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

05/20/2026

It’s true. It’s the best thing ever halfway through a wedding! Audio credit to it’s totally accurate

05/20/2026

$100 professional headshots? Yep!
I’m happy to partnering with the to offer a headshot day for members and non-members! Members are even $85.
Visit OrangeChamber.com and look for the event on June 8th to Register.

05/15/2026

Guess I’m officially a business owner now 😆. Been floating around the for a few years now and finally defining the relationship.

05/04/2026

20 years behind the camera… and I still care more about the in-between moments than the “perfect” ones.

Hi, I’m Kristin — the eye behind Smetona Photo.
Voted Best of Orange 2025 by the@orangechamber (still not over that).

Based in Orange County, working with local businesses + families (Old Towne has my heart)…
but also the kind of person who will fly to New Zealand for good light and briefly consider a Frodo Baggins-level journey to get it.

Give me the beach, my feet in the sand, golden hour—and I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Weddings, elopements, families, brands…
and always open to new adventures + freelance projects that actually mean something.

Booking 2026 weddings + elopements + meaningful photo sessions

DM me or hit the link in bio to start planning

Photos by my fellow photographer friend, Aaron Jacoby , at this year’s Orange May Parade.

05/02/2026

From photographing a parade and into a wedding at the

04/27/2026

For brides to be and my past clients. Please help!

02/04/2026