cleveland wedding photographer
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classic, effortlessly elegant, joy-filled
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images that allow you to experience the best moments of your life all over again,
preserved for generations to come.
my philosophy:
Your photography experience should be more than just beautiful images—it should be a heartfelt reflection of your story, captured with care and artistry. Kindness, working efficiently with grace, and serving others is at the core of my approach. My goal is to create a space where you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of your wedding day, while I provide gentle guidance to ensure every meaningful moment is preserved effortlessly.
If you're looking for a meaningful, heartfelt wedding experience, you're in the right place. It is my honor to serve couples who want a joy-filled, elegant wedding day - but most of all, value a marriage that lasts a lifetime.
I believe that you deserve to have your story artfully captured by someone who truly understands it, and crafts an intentional experience especially for you.
Your wedding images should be more than just images; they should be timeless heirlooms that tell your story for generations to come.
If you're looking for a meaningful, heartfelt wedding experience, you're in the right place. It is my honor to serve couples who want a joy-filled, elegant wedding day - but most of all, value a marriage that lasts a lifetime.
I believe that you deserve to have your story artfully captured by someone who truly understands it, and crafts an intentional experience especially for you.
Your wedding images should be more than just images; they should be timeless heirlooms that tell your story for generations to come.
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classic, timeless imagery with a joy filled & effortless feel
"Dilshad was a calm force throughout the whole planning process. Her expertise, vision, and presence was instrumental in helping our wedding day be a success. we don't know what we would have done without her!"
-Mary Kate & Chris
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My style is classic, elegant, coastal, and european inspired, and I'm passionate about wellness, traveling, and enjoying life with the people I love.
You, your family, and the moments in your life deserve to be celebrated and remembered, and that fuels my purpose. The heartbeat behind what we do is to love, serve, and make sure that each individual we serve feels truly cared for through an intentionally crafted experience.
I fell in love with photography when I realized that it was an avenue to serve with intention, and to make others feel loved and cared for during one of the most important season of their lives! It's truly a privilege to do what we do.
I specialize in creating a balance of effortlessly elegant, classic images with authentic, emotion filled moments. My approach is relaxed, calming, and joy-filled, designed to make others feel completely at ease, present, and naturally bringing out the best in others.
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Cleveland OH Wedding
Using Dilshad as our photographer for our wedding + engagement photos was the best decision! The first time we talked with her, we could feel her warm personality and how much she cares about the clients she works with. She was so organized with scheduling and always made sure that we felt comfortable with timelines and details for our day. She was also an incredible resource to ask questions about details that were not just the photos. She was an important part of making our wedding run smoothly. Also, she is the kind of personality you NEED on your big day! She is so calm, extremely excited and enthusiastic, but also so professional and knows how to make the day run as smooth as possible. I think the bonus is how incredibly talented she is! We couldn’t be happier with all of the memories and moments she so perfectly captured on a very important day. They are pictures we will cherish our whole lives with the people we love the most. The worst part of working with Dilshad was saying goodbye after the wedding and gallery were finished (even though we still keep in touch on socials) She is an absolute must have and we couldn’t have been more grateful for her! - Abby and Michael
"We couldn’t be happier with all of the memories and moments she so perfectly captured."
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Cleveland OH Wedding
So, we opted to look over our wedding photos in a cafe with Dilshad. As we're doing this, I can't fully express the blend of emotions I'm having: I'm overfilled with astonishment by how accurately Dilshad's captured all the tiny moments that filled our perfect day. Oddly, I'm also feeling a bit heartbroken because after spending months talking, planning, and sharing this experience with Dilshad, I realize we're done-- my wife and I express that this feels like a breakup! We loved the photos we saw of Dilshad's past work. They were bright, wonderful, genuine, and simply timeless. Since the first message, Dilshad's communication was clear and friendly. When we met for engagement photos, I thought "How can anybody be this nice?". Dilshad could inspire a Disney princess! She had so many fun, playful ideas while staying open to our questions and suggestions. Most importantly, we just felt GOOD around her and had fun together! When we got the engagement photos back, we couldn't wait to share them with our family and friends! They were spectacular! Leading up to the wedding, Dilshad kept in contact with our wedding planner (Jayna at Kirkbrides) and our videographer (Rob Heath) so nothing was lost in coordination. On the day of the wedding, Dilshad and her husband were lovely to our guests while flowing in, out, and through festivities-- it's actually quite a miracle to behold! We will never forget how wonderful you've been to us! Thank you thank you thank you <3 - Haley and Y
"We just felt GOOD around her and had fun together!"
Jessie and André, Gordon Green Wedding Cleveland
"If I could give Dilshad 100 stars I would! Her attention to detail, before, during and after our wedding made everything about the process easier. She is incredibly easy to work with and took the time to get to know me, my fiancé and our story. During one of the busiest wedding seasons, I never felt like I was sharing my time with other clients. She was incredibly organized and responsive leading up to the wedding and even took the initiative to contact our vendors, venue and planner before I had to worry about a thing. On our day, she was a calming presence and made everyone feel at ease and really took into consideration everything we had discussed leading up our wedding. I woke up the next morning to the surprise of the most gorgeous sneak peaks of our photos that really helped to ease the wedding hangover. Following the wedding, she continued the communication, we received our photos in a timely manner and beautifully organized through the portal. I am over the moon with the quality of service and the final product we received. I cannot recommend Dilshad enough, we will be forever grateful in how she captured our day so perfectly!" - Jessie and André
"I cannot recommend Dilshad enough, we will be forever grateful in how she captured our day so perfectly!"
Cleveland OH Wedding
I have no idea where to begin with Dilshad- from the first time we spoke I knew immediately her calm presence was exactly what I would need on my wedding day and through the entire process leading up to it. My husband and I planned a cross country wedding entirely on our own and she was hands down the number one vendor who made things just a little bit easier. Her strong communication, attention to detail and efforts to include every last request in our photos came across multiple times in the months, weeks and days leading up to our big day. On our big day she came through on everything and more. Every pose in every area of our venue we had discussed she remembered. And it didn’t stop there. She delivered the most beautiful photos to us after the wedding and so many special momentos of our photos including a photo box and Christmas ornament to help us remember our special day forever. I could go on and on about Dilshad and her assistant Ethan but I will just say if you want a really solid photographer who will truly go to great lengths to make your day perfect without stressing you out-book her now!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Dilshad and Ethan :) - Caitlin and Steven
"If you want a really solid photographer who will truly go to great lengths to make your day perfect without stressing you out-book her now!"
Ande and Joe, Silver Lake Country Club Wedding
"Leading up to wedding day, Dilshad maintained contact without ever making us feel overwhelmed with all of the other planning going on. She was organized, reliable and a friend throughout the entire process - if we ever had any concerns, or questions she was only a phone call away! Dilshad takes the time to get to know you, and even though she (as well as all other wedding vendors) has multiple clients at a time, we never once felt as though we weren't getting enough of her time, or were not the focus of her energy.Our wedding day went perfect, and Dilshad expertly captured all of the most precious moments, and even a few moments that were wonderful surprises. She put everyone, parents, family and bridal party at ease, and was accommodating to what we wanted for the day. Like our engagement session, the photos came back in a timely manner and were STUNNING. The quality of photos, the number of photos and the organization of the photos via the online gallery were better than I could have ever expected! I can't say enough good things about Dilshad - I would choose her a million times over, and will absolutely be working with her for any future photos needs! Thank you so much Dilshad, for your part in making our wedding day what we have always dreamed, and capturing it so beautifully!" - Ande and Joe
"I can't say enough good things about Dilshad - I would choose her a million times over, and will absolutely be working with her for any future photos needs!"
Rachel and Bob, Rivercrest Farm Wedding
"Dilshad is very talented in her craft. The images she produced for our wedding are stunning. They will be treasured for generations! Dilshad was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. She is very thoughtful and just a wonderful human being in general. She is not only an expert in photography, she’s also built out a lot of great resources on her website that goes a long way to make the day go seamlessly. She is hyper organized, which was a huge help on the wedding day. There was a lot going on that day, but Dilshad and Ethan were on top of everything. They even helped us with little details. We loved their energy. They are people who make everyone around them happy. They were so easy to work with. We would highly recommended Yogi-Smith Photography to anyone! Nothing negative to say at all."
"We would highly recommended Yogi-Smith Photography to anyone!!"
Cleveland Yacht Club Wedding, Cleveland OH
"We hired Dilshad to do our engagement and wedding photos, and we couldn’t be any happier with that decision. We are not the type of people that enjoy posing for photos, but Dilshad made the experience so much fun thanks to her cheerful and laid back personality as well as her incredible and thoughtful ideas. Out of the tons of photos that we received in our package, there was not a single one that didn’t turn out absolutely perfect.
If you’re looking for a great photographer, we highly recommend Dilshad and guarantee that you’ll be just as happy with her and her work as we are. Thank you, Dilshad, for capturing our big day to perfection!— Haley and Mike
"Out of the tons of photos that we received in our package, there was not a single one that didn’t turn out absolutely perfect!"
Ransom Sage Farm Wedding, Cleveland OH
"If you are looking for a photographer that not only has an aesthetic eye but also will make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, definitely book Yogi Smith Photography. Dilshad and her husband Ethan are absolutely INCREDIBLE at making even the most ordinary space look like it’s literally a daydream. They make colors and light truly come to life. I’ve never seen anything like their work. I used them for my wedding and they were not only professional, punctual, and efficient, but they were also SO kind. I had multiple guests come up to me after the wedding and compliment how sweet they were! I’m so thrilled with my photos and will continue to use Yogi Smith photography for branding photos of my business and will recommend them to anyone! If you are in search of a photographer to capture your precious moments in an unforgettable way, Yogi Smith Photography is the way to go! — Tiana and Evan
"If you are in search of a photographer to capture your precious moments in an unforgettable way, Yogi Smith Photography is the way to go!!"
Brooke and Ian, Chagrin Falls OH Wedding
"Dilshad captured beautiful pictures of our wedding! She is an amazing photographer and genuine human being! She was so easy to work with from start to finish. She is there to help in any way possible. The day of our wedding, Dilshad and her second shooter, Ethan were both so kind. They make you feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera! I honestly felt my wedding day went so smooth and I was able to enjoy that day because Dilshad was so calm and confident and kept me on time with her personalized timeline! I am so happy that I decided to have Dilshad capture precious moments of our wedding day. Ian and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will have beautiful pictures to cherish forever."
'"I honestly felt my wedding day went so smooth and I was able to enjoy that day because Dilshad was so calm and confident and kept me on time."
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My style is light filled, romantic, and timeless, with a focus on genuine emotion. My goal is to provide you with an meaningful experience and images you can treasure for the rest of your lives.
