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Since 1947 we have been providing photography services for our community. Locally owned and family operated, Bill Smith Photography and our school pictures division, Campus Color Studios, have been recording school and family memories for generations. Started by Bill Smith (aka Grandpa) and his large format camera, a pony, and a basement darkroom; Bill Smith Photography has grown into the community-focused entity it is today. Bill Smith Photography continues to be a full-service portrait studio and photo lab serving the greater Sacramento area.
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Thank you for exploring what Bill Smith Photography can do for your school. We have been a locally-owned family business since 1947 and are honored to employ some of the most talented photographers in our area. We process photos in our modern in-house digital photo lab to ensure a quick turnaround time. Want to Learn More? It's easy. Contact Scott Smith at scott@billsmithphoto.com or give us a call at 916-749-1026 and ask to speak to Scott.
Avoid spaghetti straps, strapless and logo T-shirts. These styles have the potential to look very awkward in close up photos and will decrease your photo choices. If you will be wearing multiple outfits, bring in the outfits you will be changing into on hangers. We have plenty of space for you to hang your clothes so they don't get wrinkled.
Want a casual look? Then this session is for you. Images will range from close-up to full-length. Our photographers will be happy to help you choose the backgrounds that best fit your look. The images are captured in black & white. The lighting and clothing are selected to show contrast that only black & white images can capture.
The Business Portrait Session is photographed in our studio. Several images are taken from traditional headshots to half length images depending on preference. View proofs online within one business day. One retouched image is provided to you digitally. We offer on-site business portrait sessions. Let us know if you would like us to provide a business portrait background or if you would like to take advantage of a beautiful indoor or outdoor location.Our company accounts are designed to give consistency and continuity to images displayed by your organization.
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Tanya Walker
Apr 12, 2022
We were forced to use this service by our high school for my son's senior photos. I paid for a lengthy session and made an appointment, but still had to wait quite a while before he was seen. The photographer put him in an ill-fitting suit coat and even though I suggested it was a poor fit, she took the photos anyway assuring me that it wouldn't show up in the finished photos. Wrong.

It looks like he's wearing a coat 10x too big in his yearbook senior photo. I also paid the ridiculous $400 to get access to all the photos and was told right after the appointment to choose the 5 photos we would like retouched. We spent a good deal of time selecting the photos. I was told it might take several weeks to get the retouched photos. I called weeks later to ask why we hadn't received the retouched photos only to be told that retouching wasn't included in the package we purchased. Horrible customer service. Really bad experience.
Gary Duck
Nov 09, 2021
Bill Smith photography was recommended by the high school my daughter attends for their senior pictures. The pictures that were taken are unsatisfactory, inadequate lighting, face dark on several pictures, no retouch done whatsoever. We had to pay for the pictures prior to seeing them, getting emailed a digital copy and release. I left 3 messages for Scott Smith, owner?, to see what could be done only to never receive a call back.

I spoke with the high school official that recommended this photographer and they emailed him requesting to contact me, that never happened either. I would not recommend this photographer that is unresponsive and provided such poor quality of photos.
Traci Aoki-Tan
Sep 23, 2021
Our school decided to use this local business compared to our normal district studio. Apparently, it's easy to overlook that you get a free digital image when you spend a certain amount. It does not populate on your "ready to check out" screen. I messaged the owner right away and they explained that I bought a high resolution image and that the free one was low resolution.

I asked to keep what I had purchased but asked if they could give me a copy of my second photo in low res since I had paid the extra $30 for a digital image anyway. I mean.they won't even honor a free item. I didn't ask for my money back. Just asked for the free item they advertised.but since I didn't click that button. I just got an email saying there was nothing they could do because they had already started to process my order. Funny, because I emailed them within a minute of securing my order and it says they can take up to 2 days to respond.

I think we would have been better off going with a bigger company that can and is willing to make changes to support their customers ans what they paid for. Very very disappointed.
Stephanie Campbell
Jul 22, 2021
Went here for Sr pics. Their A/C was out and they were over booked. Amy, our photographer, was awesome, fun, upbeat and took some very nice shots. They seem awfully pricey. And one employee was a bit rude to us and our photographer. Overall an ok experience.
Emma Sondra
Jul 15, 2021
Took photos at the placerville location. Photographer was professional and nice. All employes were pleasant to work with. They were patient and allowed us plenty of time to look at the photos taken. Masks being required was no issue.
Pa Jan
Mar 07, 2021
I came here for the first time anticipating the shoot i have with them as I am not a very photogenic person. However the staff, especially the female taking my photos, there made me feel comfortable and at ease. Everything about my shoot here was pleasant and I recommend this place. Especially for school photos!
Jo Dase
Feb 21, 2021
We've gotten really great quality pictures from this studio from Basic School pictures previously, but today was the first visit to the studio itself for senior portraits. Frank was absolutely fantastic to work with, took his time going through the different sets and making us super comfortable with the process. We couldn't be happier. Thank you for being so professional and covid careful while making it a fun time!
Busy Bee Office
Dec 01, 2020
We have been using Bill Smith Photography for 5+ years now for all of our school picture day needs. From individual school photos, class pictures, to staff photos, Bill Smith Photography does it all! Bill and his team are amazing at what they do! School picture days can be hectic, and being able to get the attention of young children to smile for a picture is not an easy task, yet Bill and his team make it seem that way.

The team is always kind and patient with the children, and it shows in the photos we get back. Their professionalism, knowledgeable staff, patience and amazing photos is the reason we will continue using and recommending Bill Smith Photography.
Karen Quant
Nov 27, 2020
We went to the studio for senior portraits. From the first person at the counter who took our information, to the photographer, to the person we reviewed the shots with and finally the person who took our order, the experience was great. Everyone was professional and there was no pressure to buy, which I really appreciate. They are not inexpensive but I have to say, Alison, our photographer, was excellent. She made everything easy and comfortable. She got great shots - so many, it's hard to choose! I'm very happy with our experience with them.