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Chris Smanto Photography is a one-of-a-kind wedding photography company based in Stow, Ohio. Covering all of Northeast Ohio, the company aims to capture the unique story of your special day through stunning photographs. Chris Smanto, the owner of Chris Smanto Photography, has over 29 years of experience in the field and is dedicated to providing clients with an unforgettable experience. Chris began his photography career as the head photographer for his high school newspaper and later attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh to study photojournalism. He then spent 11 years working his way up to head photographer for the Record-Courier newspaper in Ravenna, Ohio. With his extensive background in photography and passion for storytelling, Chris Smanto promises to create stunning and meaningful photographs that will be treasured for years to come.

Services Offered

Chris Smanto Photography offers a variety of packages that include all of the services you need to document your special day. The packages include:

  • Preliminary consultation: A meeting with Chris before the wedding to discuss your vision and preferences for your wedding photography.
  • Second shooter: An additional photographer to capture different angles and moments throughout the day.
  • 4-10 hours of wedding day coverage: Chris will be there to photograph your wedding from getting ready to the reception for 4 to 10 hours.
  • 400 - 700+ retouched images: After the wedding, Chris will carefully edit and retouch over 400+ images from your special day, ensuring that each one is of the highest quality.
  • One 8x8 20 page hard cover book: You will receive a beautiful hardcover book featuring a selection of your favorite images from the day.
  • Online gallery: You will receive an online gallery of all your images from the wedding day, where you can view, share and download them.
  • You get all images we shoot: Unlike other photographers, you will not have to choose a select few images, but you will receive all the images captured during your wedding day.
  • Wedding Albums and Prints can be added: Chris Smanto Photography offers additional options for preserving and displaying your wedding photographs.
  • Winter pricing are available from November - April, please ask for those rates.
  • Travel fee out of Summit County is $50.00 anything over 125 miles from 44224 the fee is $100.00
  • All services will be taxed Summit County 6.75%


Chris Smanto Photography offers a range of packages to suit your needs and budget, and many more options can be offered to ensure that your wedding photography is tailored to your specific requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,995

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,495

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
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4.9 out of 5 rating
57 Reviews
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94% Recommended by couples
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Anastasia Sent on 11/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

August 1, 2020 wedding

Chris and Ayya were amazing and the pictures were beautiful. We only had them with us for 4 hours and got plenty of great pictures - that was one of the reasons why we picked them in the first place- flexibility with hours of shooting time. Another selling point for me was that we got our pictures only after about a month! And last but not least-we had two photographers so two different angles and perspectives. I would Definitely recommend Chris and Ayya for your event-there is no nonsense, plenty of communication and follow up and value you can’t beat.
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Lisa K. Sent on 12/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Superb!! Look no further.

Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did with the photography at our wedding. The pictures came out great!  You guys captured our moments beautifully. The shots are creative, the angles are spot on! We absolutely love it! We knew that we selected the right person to capture our precious moment. These amazing pictures will remain in our family for the rest of our life even to our kids.
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Rebecca F. Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos we are so happy!! :-)

Chris Smanto Photography captured moments between us which reflect our happiness amazingly. The pics are obviously beautiful beyond our expectations! I keep on recommending my friends to choose the best photographer for their weddings as in the end, its the pics that talk.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Chris Smanto Photography frequently asked questions

Chris Smanto Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Chris Smanto Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Chris Smanto Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Chris Smanto Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Chris Smanto Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Chris Smanto Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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