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Photography On A White Background IS BORING!

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Simple does not mean boring…

Imagination is the only limitation!

Does photography on white background mean boring images? Absoloutley not! A painter’s canvas isn’t considered boring simply because it starts off white. It’s about what is done with the canvas that makes it into a master piece… or just a “piece”.

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tags: photography, fashion, model
categories: Product, Commercial
Monday 09.24.18
Posted by john smith
 

What Every Fashion Photographer Needs! T.E.A.M.

“T.E.A.M.= Together Each Achieves More”
— -Fashion Photographer, Matthew Jordan Smith

What EVERY fashion photographer needs! T.E.A.M. 

As an individual we can accomplish lots of good. As a TEAM we can accomplish excellence. It takes a group of a highly talented creative professional to create the best imagery that clients come to expect and demand from fashion photographers. Think about it. Being hired by a sophisticated fashion client who appreciates quality work has requirements; images that match brand identity, images that clearly communicate the desired message, while simultaneously creating an eye-catching photo that sells consumers.

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tags: avant garde, Houston, TMA, Stylist, Kalan D Laws, fashion, Creativityforlife, Fashion Houston, Toni&Guy, fashionista, elegant, beauty, Houston Boutique Week, T&G, lifestyle, luxury, Styling, model, designer, editorial, fashion photography, Toni and GUy
categories: Commercial, Editorial, Fashion
Sunday 11.12.17
Posted by john smith
 

The Imani School Fashion Show

The Imani School is committed to the strengthening of the family unit, the acquisition of values and the exemplification of the Christian faith. Images from Imani School Fashion Show Houston TX provided by blacksmithphoto.com

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tags: School, imani, 3204 Cullen Blvd, UH, University of houston, fashion, show, kids, children, black
categories: Fashion, Event
Friday 03.31.17
Posted by john smith
 

Toni & Guy Photoshoot

 

Annually the national hair salon Toni & Guy hosts the T&G Photographic Awards, and this year I'm entering. After being approached by a couple of very talented hair stylist I decided it would be a fun project to take on and it would lead to bigger, more fun projects. 

I would like to give a BIG shout out to all the supporting organizations that helped make this shoot come together. House of Dereon was a great contributing factor and a über fun shooting location, Exclusive Taste First Colony location provided us with some badass clothing from well known L.A. designers HLZ BLZ. 

 

Location:  House of Dereon

Styling: Thaddeus LaDaay

Wardrobe: HLZ BLZ provided by Exclusive Taste First Colony

Hair Styling: Stephanie Zilch (Toni & Guy)

Color speacialist: Grace Baumann (Toni & Guy)

Video: Micheal Chhay & Latonia Thomas

Assistant 1: Alexander Dupree

Assistant 2: Caery Starghill

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tags: HouseofDereon, knowels, houston, Thaddeus LaDaay, Styling, fashion, HLZ BLZ, Exclusive Taste, Toni&Guy, T&G, Toni and GUy
categories: Fashion
Wednesday 04.01.15
Posted by john smith
 

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