Society Vote — October Spotlight Artist
Each month, She Shoots Society members choose one artist to be featured as our Spotlight Artist.
The finalists below were selected based on community engagement. The final decision now belongs to the Society.
Please review each finalist and cast one vote below. The spot to vote is underneath the artist’s profiles (all the way at the bottom of this page)
Voting Terms
One vote per Society member
Voting is anonymous
Votes cannot be changed once submitted
Voting closes Sunday, October 4th at 11:59 pm PST
To ensure fairness and integrity, voting is limited to one submission per Society member. Duplicate or fraudulent entries may be removed. All votes are final and anonymous. Image selection, final placement, and editorial features remain at the discretion of the She Shoots Magazine editorial team.
Finalist 1
Alexis Smith
For Alexis Smith, photography began with the beauty of growing up on a farm—the changing seasons, open fields, and sunsets worth holding onto. Six years later, that love has grown into her dream business. Married to her high school sweetheart and raising their little boy alongside their corgi, Alexis finds even more meaning in preserving life’s small moments.
Her warm, natural style blends earthy tones, soft light, and touches of western and vintage charm across families, couples, weddings, and landscapes. Along the way, she’s learned to step away from comparison and trust her own creative voice. Being chosen as Spotlight Artist would celebrate that growth and encourage her to keep creating photographs that feel like memories people can step back into.
Finalist 2
Rikki Smith
Rikki Smith is a mom and small-business owner whose photography pairs moody warmth and dramatic light with authentic connection. From families and newborns to weddings and boudoir, she creates emotional images that reflect each person’s personality while helping them feel comfortable, confident, and seen.
Her creative journey has meant working through self-doubt, learning to trust her vision, and embracing the idea that meaningful work doesn’t have to be perfect. Being chosen as Spotlight Artist would recognize the heart she puts into her photography—and offer encouragement to other women pursuing a creative dream before they feel fully ready.