Muna Coterie Photographer Bryan Smith of Love Stories by Smitty isn’t just looking to capture the “perfect” shot; he’s passionate about getting to know his clients, sharing their unique love stories, and showcasing Black Love in all its beautiful forms.
A Greek Love Connection in Florida: Brittany + Walter
We love a good college love story! Brittany Jefferson and Walter Small met at a frat party during their college days at FAMU! Walter saw the beautiful Brittany and her AKA sorority sisters across the room, and he knew he had to meet her. Walter was an “infamous” Omega (member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity) and […]
Greek Love: Gorgeous Multicultural Haitian Wedding in Dallas, TX
It was a chance meeting at an Atlanta Greek picnic that brought Karl and Sydnie together. But it took four years for them to finally start dating! From there, things moved quickly. Within a year, they made a momentous decision to build a house together. Sydnie shares, “Karl and I decided to build a house […]
“Falling in Love” – Krystle and Akino’s Sentimental Engagement Session in Louisiana
“Falling in love…” In love we always “fall”…never is it “running” in love, or “skipping,” or “climbing.” For falling is something catching us off guard, becoming unbalanced, followed by a quick descent – and this is love. It can affect the stability of your world, knock you off your feet, and send you into someone’s […]
College Sweethearts Celebrate Love and Greek Culture at their Georgian Terrace Wedding
College sweethearts celebrate Greek culture in a classic black and white wedding at The Georgian Terrace with soft pink florals and gold decor.
“Greek Love” Engagement Session in Jacksonville, FL
“‘Can I see your phone?’ Oddly, I just handed him the phone, he entered his number, gave the phone back, and walked away,” Martine recalls of the day she met Delton. Delton’s bold move landed him the woman of his dreams. The couple, who met in the food court of a mall in Maryland, soon […]
First Class Engagement Session at Dallas Love Field Airport: Jerrica + Curtis
Jerrica and Curtis met two years ago while attending a Greek Alumni Step Show in Dallas, TX. Jerrica recalls first noticing Curtis as he strutted through the aisles with his fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Later that night, Jerrica was standing with one of her sorority sister’s of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. […]
A Greek Urban Romance Engagement Session in Downtown Ohio: Chanel + Maurice
It’s ironic how long true love takes to cross ones path, but when it does, it’s kismet energy sparks a flame that no man can extinguish. Chanel and Maurice were both born and raised in the same neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio (more matter-of-factly, only one street separated their childhoods), both attended The Ohio State University […]
Chic & Greek Engagement Session in Memphis
For Tiffani and Jauwon, the expression “mother knows best” couldn’t be more true. With both of them having younger brothers in the same basketball program, it was only a matter of time before their mothers, discussing family with each other at an event, would come to realize that they also had older kids attending college […]
“Our Love Will Resonate” – Lauren and Shermain’s Mississippi Engagement
Lauren and Shermain’s love story began at the party of Lauren’s cousin, where the two “were instantly intrigued with each other … engaged in conversation for hours.” Later that year their conversation continued over social media and from that point on never stopped. Taking a break from college in New Orleans and returning to Mississippi […]
Taryn + Tony: {Engaged} in {Virginia}
When Taryn and Tony met in 2003, Taryn – the woman who would eventually become the love of Tony’s life and his fiancee – was introducing him to a friend who thought he was one fine-looking dude. Obviously, that relationship did not work out; and time and Greek organization affiliations (AKA and APhiA, respectively) would […]
“Alpha Meets Delta” Greek Engagement Session in Nassau, Bahamas: Tara + Keenan
Long before Tara officially knew Keenan, she “knew of” Keenan. This was due to his involvement in local politics and having seen him occasionally at social events. Shortly after he became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Tara (a member of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated) added him on Facebook to post an innocent congratulations […]
