About Who I Am
Name: Cheri (Marie) Smith
Family: Married to Randy, have three grown daughters and one handsome Venezuelan son-in-law, who has blessed me with a funny little grandson whom I adore.
Pets: A gentle old Cocker named Max, and a crazy, huge cat named Cybil. And there's a reason for that .
A Favorite Movie: Twelve Angry Men ranks right up there. And Pride and Prejudice, with Colin Firth! Gregory Peck is a favorite all-time actor.
Favorite Coffee: Mocha latte with Ghirardelli chocolate and whipped cream, thank you. I'd take a Caramel Macchiato in a pinch, but never hot!!
Favorite Foods: Carbs! And chocolate cake.
Hobbies: Reading, crocheting, studying Spanish, watching didactic television, cooking, riding on my husband's Harley when I can.
Favorite Places to Be: Church, office supply stores, World Cup Coffee Shop, with my daughters.
Five Things I Can't Live Without Besides My Family: My Bible, International Coffees Cafe Vienna, Burt's Bees, talking, learning new things all the time.
Strange Things I Love: Foreign movies with subtitles, shooting a slingshot, news & documentaries, English and Spanish grammar, to name a few.
About My Art
I'm so glad you're checking out my web site, and I truly hope you love what you see. Because I love what I do, and I love so many of the people for whom I do it!
My tagline is this....Simple. Elegant. Art. That defines my photography so much, and also defines me. I mean, nothing elegant about me!!...But I love elegance and style. I love quality. Not flashy, over-the-top, but quiet, simple class.
If you are looking for someone to "take your picture", I'm not the girl for you. But if you want portraits to enhance your home, and enhance your life....portraits that truly portray and define who you are....then call me. I want to work with you. I want to make your idea become reality, and to make your life a little richer.
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About My Credentials
I've been a professional photographer since 2002, although I've played with it since high school. I am a member in good standing with the Professional Photographers Assoc. (national PPA) and an officer in the Topeka PPA, as the Secretary/Treasurer, for the 6th year. I love to get involved with worthwhile charities that focus on making people stronger and healthier, such as Kansas Children's Service League, Boys & Girls Club of America, the Ronald McDonald House, and others.
