portrait photography

Chosen for American Photography 28 Awards

Oliver Platt by Brian Smith chosen for American Photography 28 Awards. Platt was photographed for Art & Soul which features Brian Smith’s portrait photography of celebrities from the entertainment industry including film, television, music and stage paired with their personal testimonials expressing the importance of the arts in our culture and the positive impact it […]

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Lowepro Talks Portrait Photography with Brian Smith

Portrait photographer Brian Smith shares his thoughts as a Lowepro Featured Photographer on location shooting, approaching public figures, and the art of getting comfortable with the subject in our exclusive Lowepro video profile on Vimeo.  

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Win the Camera That Shot The X Factor

Here’s your chance to win the camera that shot The X Factor and pick-up a few of my best portrait photography tips in the process. Sony is giving away a Sony NEX-5N – the same camera that I used to shoot the finalists when I appeared on The X Factor. Thanks to lovely Sukhjit Ghag

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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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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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