Kent Smith Photography
Beals, Ohio
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Beals, Ohio
(32)
32 customer reviews
Jacqueline A
TLDR: I paid them over $1000 and still don't have my photos.
I was notified on Tuesday, Jan 24 that I had won a noir photo shoot worth, allegedly, $500 at the Kent Smith studio.
This covered professional hair and makeup, the photo session, and one free printed 8x10 photo.
When I made the appointment for the photo session, I raised my eyebrows to discover that there was a $200 sitting fee, but I read the fine print and confirmed that it was refundable, or could be applied toward a photo package. Since I intended to purchase photos from the beginning, I went forward.
My session was on Thursday, March 15, and it went spectacularly. Tasha was my makeup artist, and she was delightful. Emily was my photographer, and she was an amazing hype person. They both helped me feel confident and very pleased.
I was very startled at the front desk when the secretary, Teri I believe, made some disparaging comments about one of the photographers when she disrupted my happy mood while I told her what an amazing time I had, but I shrugged it off. Maybe she was having a bad day.
I returned to the studio on Thursday, March 23 and was seated in luxury in a small darkened room and shown a slideshow of my images. I was delighted, and pleased to sign a contract for over $1000 for one of their largest packages. I also readily agreed to post positive reviews for Kent Smith on Google and Facebook for a small discount on their photos.
My final payment went through on Monday, May 1st. They didn't email me the promised link to my digital photo package, but I shrugged again. I had scheduled an appointment for Wednesday, May 10th, to pick up the free 8x10 I had won, and assumed at that time that I could get access to what I had paid for.
No such luck. The secretary, Teri?, told me that she would pass along my request. I have not received any responses to the email I sent to all of the addresses I was able to find.
I'm researching my next steps, but I certainly won't be giving them another penny, and I will be warning away everyone I know.
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Robin Smith
A beautiful place and great talent! The photographer is a miracle worker! She can get images that you wouldn't imagine! Staff extremely friendly! So..give it a try! It's for every occasion! More...
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Stacie Belleau
Wow! Our entire experience with Kent Smith Photography was over the top amazing! In the past year we have had multiple senior portrait sessions for my daughter, a mother/daughter Christmas photo for a Deany Strong fundraiser, professional headshots taken for my website and lastly an empowering Hollywood glam session for the senior in me! The talent, care and TLC you receive from beginning to end of your Kent Smith Photography experience is remarkable. You can confidently set your appointment and let their professional first class staff, take care of all the details. Their care and magical ways cause any jitters, self consciousness and camera shyness to fall to the wayside and your true essence is captured. Over the top amazing for sure. I will forever treasure the memories and photos. Thank you Sheri, Amanda and all of the KSP family. More...
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Tammy Beard
I can't stress enough how much I love this place. From senior pictures with my daughters to pictures with Santa with my grandbaby. By far one of the most professional studios I have ever worked with. And the quality is more than exception. The staff is so easy to work with and always goes the extra mile. I couldn't imagine going any place else. Well done! More...
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Sonya Yencer
We rarely have family photos made and our experience with Kent Smith exceeded our expectations! Amanda captured some wonderful moments that we'll cherish forever. Can't recommend it enough.
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Elane Shumway
Kent Smith Photography is so awesome! They always make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door, everyone is so kind and helpful. They always take beautiful pictures, I am extremely happy with all of my senior pictures. I definitely suggest getting your pictures taken here! More...
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Maria Bauers
I have had the best experience ever at Kent Smith!! Being a senior model has given me so many great experiences and I couldn't thank the staff enough. They are so welcoming and made us feel like family. So thankful to be a part of an amazing company! More...
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Nicole Miller
To say my daughter and I were beyond happy with her senior pictures is an understatement! Not only is the quality of work amazing but the entire staff makes you feel like family. Kent Smith Photography is THE place to go for all of the special moments you wish to capture for a lifetime. More...
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Alivia Bash
Kent Smith was an amazing experience and such a great way to start out my senior year! They always made sure to feel comfortable and make my pictures look flawless� highly recommend if you're looking for a wonderful time!
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Abby Mason
Absolutely amazing talent! Like no other anywhere in central Ohio or surrounding areas!
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Steven Foreman
Kent Smith Photography is professional, talented, and fun.
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January Compton
I chose Kent Smith Fine Portraiture for my daughters senior pictures because of their stellar reputation. From the moment we arrived we were treated like vip guests. The beautiful facility, the smiling staff, and the smell of Christmas in the air (our session was in November), all helped to create a truly memorable day. Thank you Amanda for all of your help and direction, you are a true talented professional. In hind sight when I asked my daughter her favorite part she gushed "everything"! If you are looking for a true senior picture experience look no further! More...
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Jessica Boyden Stroup
There is no other experience like the experience you get with Kent Smith! Their personal touch is beyond amazing!! With KSP, you'll never rethink anything or wish for more. ..they literally think of everything!! Genuine professionals who have rockstar talent with the kindest and most caring hearts. More...
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Trina Clark
My daughter signed up to be a senior model with Kent Smith and loved every minute of it. The creativity of Amanda and the team is amazing.
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Rebecca Mancini
Exceptional! It’s a treat your family or senior should experience ❤️We can’t wait to c all of our photos! Ty Amanda.
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Kim Sherman Mesteller
Talk about the most amazing studio ever!! KS not only made my daughters senior picture experience amazing for her, they made it amazing for me. The level of quality in everything is top notch. The studio is super nice, the staff is amazing, the pictures are gorgeous, unique, & like no other in town. We had our own dressing room with my daughters name in the door, which was so cute! Thank you to all at KS for making this special time so memorable for myself and my daughter! � ��� More...
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Jillian Lindsey Yantis
I got to meet a lot of girls at Fashionfest and it was so much fun!!! I love every picture I receive from Kent Smith!!! Amanda is great at working with me and capturing who I really am!
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Cindy Weaver
We have been using Kent Smith Photography for our family's portraiture since our now grown children were little. I cannot say enough about the staff and their spectacular work. Amanda always seems to include just a subtle hint of whimsy or playfulness in her portraits and I think her creativity is just over the top! ....An investment in a priceless treasure that you will never regret, I promise. Super friendly staff, beautiful studio, and lots of creativity, plus great finishing to make everyone look their 'best self'. Cannot recommend enough to preserve your own most important treasures. More...
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Reese Cupz
Kent Smith Photography is a truly phenominal place. Everyone is so sweet and friendly and from the time you step in the door you immediately feel like family.
The warmth of the studio overall feels like home and I am beyond impressed with not only the quality of my images but the professionalism of each staff member.
I cant even begin to explain the importance of my shoot and the significance it has. I am blessed to be able to find a place like this.
I appreciate the time and effort that goes into bringing someones vision to life and you have made my vision a reality.
Thank you Sherri Amanda and Jill not only for being amazing sweet people but for loving what you do. Please continue to change lives through your craft! I cant express how pleased I am! Kent Smith Photography
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Sandy Shields Vidosh
A TOTAL Package is what you get from Kent Smith Photography! They are top of the line from customer service to the finished product, a guarantee homerun! My first experience with Kent Smith Photography is when they generously donated to a fundraiser that I was responsible collecting silent auction items. They were so gracious in making such a wonderful portrait package, and it was well received! I then scheduled a family portrait sitting. They were so accommodating in scheduling the appointment since I have one child who lives out of state and the other one was away at college. Even when we had a freak cold spell with snow in October, they were able to reschedule for a Sunday to meet our needs. The portrait turned out perfectly! I am quite fussy, and sent the proofs back several times, and they did not hesitate every time I asked for a change, so incredibly patient with me. We used it for our Christmas card, and going forward, a family picture sitting for Christmas cards is included at no cost! I recently attended a makeup class, which was followed by a headshot photo that I use for business, LOVE it! My son will be getting his headshot taken now that he has graduated and is on the job hunt. We have also hired them for a company event this fall! You won't be disappointed! More...
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Stacey Honaker
I’m a very happy repeat customer ! Amanda took my son’s senior photos and they are fantastic!!!! We couldn’t be more pleased. When my employer was looking for someone to take new headshots for our company website, I didn’t hesitate to suggest Kent Smith Photography. Our headshots are fabulous and Amanda again made the portrait session a fun and comfortable experience. In both instances, Sherri made the selection process easy! She thoroughly reviewed pricing and sizing options and we left knowing we made a great choice with using Kent Smith Photography. This repeat customer will be back! More...
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Elijah Pack
Looking forward to working with Kent Smith for the next three years. They make it easy & do a great job. Love the atmosphere. If your looking for senior or family pics you need to get here!! More...
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Jodi Overfield
Kent Smith goes above and beyond to make sure you have photos you will love and cherish. Amanda is an amazing photographer!
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Kenzie Carlson
Amazing. My senior picture photoshoot went so perfectly. Amanda seemed to capture my personality and passions in every picture and tried her best to make me look perfect. The staff was so sweet and the building + props were just beautiful. I can't wait to see my pictures and I would recommend Kent Smith Photography to anyone, every age. More...
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Kylie Davis
I got my senior pictures taken at Kent Smith and they all turned out so good! The staff was so nice and welcoming and the whole experience was enjoyable. Also, the quality is amazing and not something you can find anywhere else. Definitely recommend getting your pictures taken here!! More...
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Monique Madison
Kent Smith Photography is amazing! The studio is beautiful, inside and out, from the lobby, to the gorgeous backdrops and scenery for photographs, to the dressing rooms. Amanda (the photographer) will make you feel beautiful and make your session fun, even if you're not all that comfortable taking pictures. She even helped me pick which accessories looked best with my outfits. I'm one of those people who rarely takes good pictures, and Amanda made sure my headshots turned out great! It was also a pleasure working with Sherri (Amanda's mom and the owner of the company) to choose my favorite shots. Sherri took her time and helped me choose the best looks, even when I was being indecisive. Everyone at Kent Smith was top notch--I had a great experience, and I highly recommend them! More...
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Charisse Evans
Kent Smith Photography is a truly phenominal place. Everyone is so sweet and friendly and from the time you step in the door you immediately feel like family. The warmth of the studio overall feels like home and I am beyond impressed with not only the quality of my images but the professionalism of each staff member. I cant even begin to explain the importance of my shoot and the significance it has. I am blessed to be able to find a place like this. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into bringing someones vision to life and you have made my vision a reality. Thank you Sherri Amanda and Jill not only for being amazing sweet people but for loving what you do. Please continue to change lives through your craft! I cant express how pleased I am! Kent Smith Photography More...
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Mya Hochradel
My experience at Kent Smith Photography was absolutely amazing. The staff was very welcoming. I had my hair and makeup done by Kirby and it was perfect. Amanda made me feel so beautiful and I never had to question any of her work! As I was recently viewing my images, I instantly fell in love. I highly recommend Kent Smith Photography! More...
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Kim Mesteller
Talk about the most amazing studio ever!!! KS not only made my daughters senior picture experience amazing for her, they made it special for me. The level of quality in everything is top notch! The studio is super nice, the staff is amazing, the pictures are gorgeous, unique, & like no other! We had our own dressing room with my daughters name on it like a celebrity dressing room! We even took our dog in for a session and they had a water bowl all ready to make her comfortable as well. They think of everything! I couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience!! Thanks so much to Sheri, Amanda, and the rest of the staff! You have made this an experience we will never forget!! More...
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Kimberley Sallee
After my daughter and I had such a great experience at Kent Smith in 2012, I knew my son and I would be back for his senior year (2018). If you see AJ’s pics, you will know exactly what I’m talking about. They are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! How they do what they do, I have no idea but I’m glad they knew what they were doing with AJ! I highly recommend Kent Smith for any pics you need. I also recommend the banner, the announcements and thank you notes. Absolutely AMAZING! Thank you all, Kimberley Salleé More...
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January Compton
I highly recommend Kent Smith Fine Portraiture and it’s wonderful staff for ALL of your image needs! Whether you need family, senior, or “just because” images you will not regret the decision to entrust KSP with your pictures! The staff is easy to work with and so pleasant. We will be clients for life! More...
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Karen Phillips
We had our youngest son’s senior portraits done and they turned out beautifully. We returned for pictures of our older son as well as family portraits. We highly recommend Kent Smith Photography. More...
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