Teres Smith captures memories as a photographer

“I was a typical kid growing up in the ’80s,” Teres Smith said. “Because there were no cell phones or computers, my days were filled with going to school, playing outside, watching a local baseball game with my brother, and playing volleyball and softball for my school.”

“I always thought I would grow up to be a beautician, live a good life and be happy,” she said. “Never in a million years did I think I would become a photographer. Other than taking pictures with my Polaroid instant camera as a child, photography was not a hobby or pastime. I was interested in sports and working out, but I never said, ‘I want to grow up and be a sports photographer.’”

Today, Smith is a photographer and owner of S&F Photography.

“My main focus is sports photography,” she said. “My style is to keep things comfortable and fun. I try to find new ways to keep team photos trendy and fresh and strive to get good quality action shots. There’s nothing more satisfying than getting the ‘money shot’ and sharing it with the client.”

“When it comes to senior photos, family portraits, special events like weddings, proms and engagements, or modeling photos, my goal is much the same,” she said. “I want my client to feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera.”