Elizabeth Smith

When I set out to take a specific photo I always have an idea of what I want in my head- the subject, the colors, the lighting. However, I can guarantee you this often is not the final product. I love to shoot a subject and then try it again in a way I didn't originally think of: a new angle, new lighting, even a new concept. Nonetheless, my favorite thing to do is take photos of everyday life. I love to carry around a camera and see what I find, often getting my best, and favorite, shots out of these experiences. Life can give you some very interesting subject matter, from a homeless man on the streets of New York City, to a bright red barn set in a field. Over the years, I have found everyone's lives are different, but life is something that connects us all. I shoot my photos for myself, documenting my life, using it as my outlet. It helps me get my emotions out and show them to the world; to let everyone else see my reality. My photos and subjects change as my interests do, meaning I can shoot a variety of subjects in a variety of different techniques. I already have a portfolio, but I'm ready to watch it grow and expand my horizons. I'll bring my unique eye, experiences, and knowledge to the table while keeping my mind open to suggestions. I see my photography grow everyday and by focusing on art for a full four years, I know my skills and my mind will grow exponentially.

1.Bird of Bliss

Photography

Depth of Field

44x66

2.Bella L'acqua

Photography

Landscape

66x44

3.Food For Thought

Photography

Texture

20x10

4.Strawberry Cocktail

Photography

Fast Shutter

9x6

5.Downstream

Photography

Long Exposure; Panorama

40x8

6.Flyaway

Photography

Photoshop

18x12

7.Runaways

Photography

Photography; Vintage

68x50

8.Journeys

Graphic Design

Layout

8x16

9.Birds, Branches, and Backs

Photography; Photoshop

Surrealism

17x12

10.Doorknob

Photography

Objects; Texture

20x13

11.The Thinking Bench

Photography

Object; Depth of Field

55x83

12.Faceless Self Portraits

Photography

Still Life

24x24

13.Hidden Hands

Photography; Photoshop

Portraiture; Photoshop; Surrealism

12x8

14.Parental Advisory

Photography

Portraiture

32x25

15.Venetian Carnaval

Photography

Portraiture

20x13

16.Blackest Blacks, Whitest Whites

Photography

Portraiture

11x8

17.24 Faces

Photography

Portraiture

20x17