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Erica Schmalz Photography

Just a girl with a camera chasing the real stuff — the laughs, the chaos, and all the moments in between 🤍
Fort Smith, AR | Studio + Outdoor Sessions

10/23/2026

The newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. Brooks! 🤍

I’ve known these two for a while now, and I can honestly say they are some of the most genuine and sweetest people. Their wedding day was such a beautiful reflection of who they are and what matters most to them. It was a day spent surrounded by the people they love, with God at the center of it all.

From their private vows to each other to the smallest details, like their Bible sign-in book, their faith was woven into every part of their day. You could see that their Savior isn’t just part of their love story, but the foundation they are choosing to build their marriage on.

There’s something so inspiring about seeing a young couple so devoted to each other and to God. I pray their marriage is filled with a lifetime of love, laughter, grace, and a faith that only grows stronger together.

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 🤍

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Brooks! What a joy it was to capture the beginning of this beautiful chapter.

Stephanie Brooks& Cade Brooks

10/11/2026

The Hopps | Couples Session

Give me this country romance movie kind of love any day. 😍🤎

I met Daytona and Jalen what feels like a lifetime ago, when they were just teenagers, newly in love, and coming to me for a fall couples session. And now, all these years later, they’re married, have a sweet little girl, and are still just as in love. 🥹 How special is that?!

Everything about this session was just perfect. So simple, so sweet, and so dang beautiful. The kind of love that doesn’t need anything fancy to make it feel like something straight out of a movie. Just a little country sunset, and two people that adore each other!

10/09/2026

These two crazy kids say I do tomorrow, and I can’t wait to be there to document every moment! 🥹❤️ I’ve already loved getting to capture this season of life for them, and tomorrow they get to start a whole new chapter together. I hope it’s everything they’ve dreamed of and more! See you two tomorrow! Stephanie Shay and Cade Brooks

10/07/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE FARM MINIS 🎄

We are going back to the Pine Grove Christmas Tree Farm! 🥹🎄

These will take place in Charleston, AR on November 29th for a few little Christmas minis. These are perfect for Christmas cards, updating your family pictures or just capturing a few pictures of your kiddos in this season of life ❤️

November 29th
📍 Charleston, AR
📸 20 minute session
🎁 10 edited images
💰 $130

Only 5 spots for the evening!

Here is the link to book!

https://www.ericaschmalzphotography.com/content-sales-page-2

10/01/2026

Maverick is THREE! 💛💚♥️💜🩷🩵

We had the sweetest little gummy bear themed session for this gummy bear loving boy, and he brought ALL the smiles and energy with him! 😂

We even blew out the candles… but he refused to mess up that cake! He might have gotten full on all those gummy bears! His momma left with a sugared up little boy! 🙃

Maverick was so much fun, and I’m pretty sure his personality made this session just as sweet as the gummy bears. Happy 3rd birthday, sweet boy! 💛

09/30/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS MINIS ARE HERE! 🎄

I’m so excited to finally share these two Christmas setups with you! ❤️

Christmas minis will be November 20th, 21st & 22nd!

✨ $100
✨ 20 minute session
✨ 8 edited images
✨ Choose ONE of the two setups, or mix it up and use a little of BOTH!

These are perfect for Christmas cards, updated family pictures, or just getting those sweet Christmas photos of your babies while they’re still little. ❤️

Spots are limited, so grab your time before they’re gone!

🎄 BOOK HERE: https://www.ericaschmalzphotography.com/christmas-minis-2026

There will be Christmas Tree Farm dates released soon if you’re holding out on an outdoor session this year! Those will take place either at the end of November or beginning of December in Charleston AR. Keep an eye out for updates on those!

09/18/2026

Parker is Two! | Kids Session

Moo I’m Two! 🐮🤎

I’ve been taking pictures of this little girl since she was just a few weeks old. Her momma and daddy brought her to me for her newborn session, and somehow I’ve had the privilege of watching her grow up in front of my camera ever since.

And now she’s TWO. 🥹

She’s sassy, she’s energetic, she’s got a BIG personality, and you truly never know what she’s going to do next! 😂 But that’s what makes her so much fun to photograph.

Her momma picked out the sweetest outfits and the cutest little props for her “Moo I’m Two” session, and this girl gave me plenty of personality to work with!

This is the part of being a photographer that I don’t think I’ll ever take for granted. Getting to meet these babies when they’re brand new and then having their families bring them back year after year, milestone after milestone, is so special to me.

Thank you to all of the families who continue to trust me with these moments and keep coming back to me. You’re not just booking another session… you’re letting me be a tiny part of your family’s story, and I’m so grateful for that.

09/17/2026

Baby Liam was SO precious, and he made little puppy noises at me for basically his entire session. 😂🤎 I was obsessed.

Taylor and Misa brought a few little props from home, and they ended up being some of my favorite details! They’re Longhorn fans, so of course we had to work in a little football and their Longhorn stuffed animal. 🏈🤘🏼

I just love when families bring pieces of what they love into their sessions. It makes the pictures feel so much more like them.

So thankful I got to hang out with the Salazar family and document this sweet new season for them. I already can’t wait until these guys come see me again! 🤎

09/16/2026

Swayde Turns Two | Kids Session

Swayde’s momma keeps bringing this sweet boy back to me and I swear, I get SO excited every time I know he’s going to be in front of my camera! 😂❤️

This boy has the BEST personality. He is funny, sweet, happy, and just the cutest little thing. And this session he was TALKING more than he ever has before. Y’all… the little country accent on this boy?! I could’ve listened to him talk all day. 😂

Jordan brought his favorite toys and his favorite snack, and Swayde pretty much lived his best life. He played, laughed, ate to his heart’s content, and just did his thing. And honestly, those are my favorite sessions. Letting these little guys be exactly who they are and capturing all those little pieces of their personality.

He is absolutely precious, and I’m so happy Jordan keeps bringing him back to me! Getting to watch these babies grow up in front of my camera is one of the best parts of what I get to do. 🥹🤎

Happy 2nd birthday, sweet Swayde! You’re one of my favorites. 🥰

09/15/2026

The Lewellens | Sneak Peek

Brittany and Grant made it official last week with an intimate ceremony at their home with their closest friends and family. After they sealed the deal with a kiss everyone headed over to the bar they own for the after party. And honestly, it was just the perfect day for these two.

They were so fun, so easygoing, and completely themselves the entire day. And their friends… 😂 They might have been one of the funniest groups I’ve ever gotten to hang out with at a wedding. There was so much laughing, joking, good food, and just the kind of company that makes you wish you could stay for the whole party.

The food was AMAZING, but the people were even better. And I loved getting to document a wedding that felt less like a production and more like a really good night with the people you love most.

Brittany and Grant, here’s to you two! ❤️

May your life together be full of love, peace, good health, lots of laughter, and just the right amount of spontaneous decisions. 😉 May you wake up every day grateful you get to do this life together, and may you always keep that fun, carefree energy that made your wedding day so dang fun.

Cheers to the Lewellens! 🥂
Brittany Lewellen

Address

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Fort Smith, AR
72901

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