helenesmith
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chicago/grand rapids photography, midwest, midcentury, vintage signs, americana and nostalgia-inspired photos, Kiddieland and vintage-inspired carnival, lo-fi still lifes, rockabilly-kissed decor, urban industrial landscapes and city fine art.
helene smith photography also has a photo for every Mom! come shopping for Mother's Day!...
my photo, "Kitten Trouble", was on the set of Netflix's 2021 sitcom, "Pretty Smart"!
(have you bookmarked my shop?)
helenesmith.etsy.com
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did you know?...
my photo, "Kitten Trouble", was on the set of Netflix's 2021 sitcom, "Pretty Smart"!
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sometimes i do art fairs and/or sell in brick and mortar shops!... to be the first to see my new works or get the skinny on where you can find me live...
follow me on Instagram for daily urban fine art...
@helenesmithphoto
follow me on Facebook!:
https://www.facebook.com/helenesmithphotography
and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/helene_smith
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also... See my "About" section!:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/helenesmith/about/
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/mztrixie/
website:
http://helenesmithphotography.carbonmade.com/
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Proud Member:
Female Photographers of Etsy
Announcement
chicago/grand rapids photography, midwest, midcentury, vintage signs, americana and nostalgia-inspired photos, Kiddieland and vintage-inspired carnival, lo-fi still lifes, rockabilly-kissed decor, urban industrial landscapes and city fine art.
helene smith photography also has a photo for every Mom! come shopping for Mother's Day!...
my photo, "Kitten Trouble", was on the set of Netflix's 2021 sitcom, "Pretty Smart"!
(have you bookmarked my shop?)
helenesmith.etsy.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
did you know?...
my photo, "Kitten Trouble", was on the set of Netflix's 2021 sitcom, "Pretty Smart"!
*********************************************************
sometimes i do art fairs and/or sell in brick and mortar shops!... to be the first to see my new works or get the skinny on where you can find me live...
follow me on Instagram for daily urban fine art...
@helenesmithphoto
follow me on Facebook!:
https://www.facebook.com/helenesmithphotography
and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/helene_smith
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
also... See my "About" section!:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/helenesmith/about/
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/mztrixie/
website:
http://helenesmithphotography.carbonmade.com/
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Proud Member:
Female Photographers of Etsy
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Reviews
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John on May 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is my third photograph from this artist and I love all of them.
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Jenny on Feb 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsRepeat customer. Helene is a true artist and she is a wonderful seller to interact with; highly recommend! Thank you, Helene.
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Carter on Feb 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe photo is even more fantastic in person than online. I am very excited to find a frame and hang this picture up over the fireplace in my house.
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Derek on Feb 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely photo and a great quality print! Perfect for my gallery wall
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Jenny on Feb 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsRepeat customer. Love Helene's work and she is a pleasure to do business with; highly recommend.
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Traci on Jan 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis photo is amazing, it was packaged really well and arrived in perfect condition. I can't wait to give this as a gift! Thank you for capturing this image so my family can have this memory in our home forever!
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fiona on Dec 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHelene was amazing with responding to any questions i had. She was very descriptive and gave me the best customer service i could ever ask for. Photos arrived quick, in great packaging. Photos are exactly as described. So very pleased with this purchase.
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Jordan on Nov 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFast shipping and items are quality and exactly as described! Helene responded quickly to my questions. Will definitely be back for more!
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laurencohen101 on Jun 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing! We are so excited to hang this! I lived above (and in!) the Rainbo for many years so it it's in incredible piece of nostalgia. Thank you! Quality is great- exactly as pictured. And great customer service- came fast, no issues at all.
About helenesmith
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"Purple Astrids on The Sill" Helene Smith Photography copyright 2014 -
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"Nora's Cafe" Helene Smith Photography copyright 2014 -
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"D-J's Lounge" Helene Smith Photography copyright 2014 -
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"Good Day For a Swim" Helene Smith Photography copyright 2014 -
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"Escape With Me", Helene Smith Photography, copyright 2014
nostalgic, mid-century-style snapshots of Americana
i've been told that my photos are like moments or places in time...
but always times past...
a glimpse of a neighbor's tv antenna from the screened-in porch... on a hot summer afternoon during summer break...
the city ice cream truck... with it's fabulous handpainted details (and a very adult-child lined up for bite)!
vintage Chicago with all her architectural and neon beauty...
or a 50s kitchenette with a soda bottle of daisies...
sometimes something very current shows up as well... but almost always with a penchant for an earlier time...
come on in and stay awhile and see if you remember...
and don't be a stranger... come back soon...
as i'm constantly adding new photography.
until i hear a knock on the back door... warm regards!
~ helene
Shop members
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helene smith
Photographer, Curator, Shopkeeper
70s child raised in the Mitten State (Michigan). studied art and advertising in college, but discovered photography and passion for it just before graduation. a back-burner poet, enchanted by all things city, gritty, beautiful and ironic.
Production partners
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Professional Photographers Print Lab
CA, United States
Professional, high-quality photographers' print lab. Archival, high-quality printing and papers. Allows me to have much control over the final, printed photograph.
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Professional Photographers Print Lab
MI, United States
Professional, high-quality photographers' print lab. Very high standards. High-quality, archival printing and papers. Allows me to have much control over the final, printed photograph.
Shop policies
PLEASE NOTE: As a rule, I will often be less available for communication from 8pm Friday (Central Standard Time) until Monday morning. But please place your orders, send questions, and leave messages! If it IS possible for me to get back to you over a weekend, I will! (Holiday seasons I am more available weekends.)
A bit of rest makes me an even better and happier photographer and Etsy shop owner! I especially love Etsy buyers;) Thank you for your understanding.
Here is much of the fine print behind the handmades. Do not fear, but please read.
If you are new to Etsy and need some help completing your purchase (I did when I was new) then just click on this link for help: http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
Thanks so much for visiting my shop!
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Regretfully, I can not do refunds. However, if you are not happy with the item due to workmanship or if it arrived damaged, I will replace or exchange it (you would only have to pay shipping and handling).
Note: I allow up to 14 days (after you have received your order) to hear from you about any problems. After that time, I cannot do replacements or exchanges.
Payment
If paying via Money Order (which must be made out in US Dollars), you must email me within 48 hours of ordering to confirm when you will be mailing payment. At that time, I will give you a payment address. An item purchased by Money Order will be shipped when the Money Order clears.
If either of these rules is a problem, email me to ask for special consideration before placing an order. Otherwise, your order will be cancelled after 48 hours.
Shipping
Shipping - US and Interntational shipping.
All US (domestic) items are shipped via USPS First Class Mail and include delivery confirmation. If you would like Priority Mail shipping please contact me for a revised invoice.
All of my orders are shipped with an additional delivery confirmation.