Brian Smith

Miami photographer Brian Smith is the luckiest guy on the planet. He won a Pulitzer Prize at 25, he's told Bill Gates exactly what to do for an entire hour, appeared on The X Factor, exhibited at the Library of Congress, dined with the President and 3,000 of their closest friends, shared cupcakes with Anne Hathaway, gotten drunk with George Clooney and married the most beautiful woman he ever laid eyes on...

How’s the CZ 85/1.4 lens for Portraits?

Q: I really admire your work, so I thought you would be a good person to get your thoughts on Sony. I recently purchased a Sony a850. I’m very pleased with so far. I am primarily a portrait photographer and I’m planning on getting 85 f1.4 CZ next. Would you recommend this lens and which […]

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The Future of Editorial Photography – ASMP Ohio Valley

I’ll be speaking on the Future of Editorial Photography to the Ohio Valley chapter of ASMP this coming Thursday night January 27th at Northern Kentucky University. We’ll talk about my observations about the the photo industry and how it’s possible to make a living in the direction the industry is heading. If you’re in the

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Jack LaLanne takes Jumping Jacks to Heaven

Heaven just gained a fitness guru with the passing of Jack LaLanne at 96 years young. One of the great days of my life was spent photographing Jack and his wife Elaine at their Morro Bay, California home. For anyone who grew up watching Jack on TV in the 60s it was amazing to meet

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Actress Anne Hathaway photographed by Brian Smith for The Creative Coalition's 'Art &Soul' project

Thirty Years in the Business and Finally I’m a Vegas Headliner

I’m extremely happy to announce that I’ll be speaking at WPPI 2011 about the ‘Secrets of Great Portrait Photography’ at the MGM Las Vegas on Tuesday, February 22. I’m looking forward to taking the show to Vegas. We had a full house when I gave this talk at PDN PhotoPlus Expo and I’ve added a

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What’s your recommendation for good reliable studio/portable lighting?

Q: I want to get into commercial (stock) photography. need a good reliable studio/portable lighting. What is your recommendation? I’m leaning to Bowens gemini 500 pro. Profoto D1 better and worth the cost? — Shervin A: There are a lot of great choices on the market. I’ve used Profoto for years mostly because of their

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