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Please visit http://www.fewsmith.com to see my entire portfolio and current work.

My experience as a skilled professional photographer and graphic designer in Los Angeles has spanned decades. Throughout that time, I have worked on everything from tabletop, jewelry and still life to architectural interiors, album covers, editorial fashion and fine art. I have been equally comfortable with all of it, but by far, my largest body of work has been photographing people for advertising, editorial, corporate and entertainment industry clients.

THE TYPES OF PEOPLE and SUBJECT MATTER I ENJOY PHOTOGRAPHING:

PEOPLE:
• actors, models and comedians
• musicians and composers
• performance artists and entrepreneurs
• authors and filmmakers
• artists and celebrities

THE SPONTANEOUS AND UNPLANNED:
• live performances
• on-set and behind the scenes
• street and nightlife activities
• found art and urban environments

THINGS THAT DON'T MOVE: 
• still life
• products
• jewelry

OTHER:
• fine art
• travel
• architecture
• photo-illustration
• art direction and graphic design




As with any artist, I want my work to grow, evolve and move in new directions. That said, I would like to:

Continue doing portraits with more of an illustrative / theatrical / cinematic / film noir feel to them, and to create strong, edgy images through the use of light and shadow, movement, humor and spontaneity, and . . .

Work with people who are visually striking and inspiring to be with, and who like to collaborate on projects that are challenging, creative and imaginative.

Having a sense of humor is a bonus!

Paid photo shoots are a priority, but I will consider testing in special cases.
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. I'm open to the possibilities that can be discovered.

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PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:

• Alesis
• Angel Records / EMI
• Arioso Records
• Atlantic Records
• Audeze
• Boardwalk Records
Capitol Records
Casablanca Records
• CBS / Epic Records
• CBS-TV
• EUE / Screen Gems
• Fender Guitars
• Fostex Corporation
• Harper Collins Publishing
• Ikeda Pearl Company
• Insight for Living
• JBL
• LA Weekly
• Ligonier Ministries
• Los Angeles Times magazine
• LZZR Jewelry
• Maranatha Records
• MB Global Media
• MCA / Universal
• Moody Publishing
• Moviegoer magazine
• Musician magazine
• Myrrh Records
• National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
• NBC-TV
• Network Entertainment, Inc.
• Oxford University Press
• Random House Publishing
• RCA Records
• Skip Saylor Studios
• Sony Classical
• Sparrow Records
• Suzuki
• TIAR Los Angeles
• Toyota
• Tyndale House Publishing
• Venice magazine
• Westminster John Knox Press
• Wet magazine
• Word Records
• YoYo Global, Inc.
• Zondervan Publishing


ACTORS, CELEBRITIES, MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS
I HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO PHOTOGRAPH:

• Al Jarreau
• Al Martino
• America
• Andy Narell
• Billy Griffin
• Billy Sheehan
• Bub Friedman
• Calvin Jones
• Carlene Carter
• Carol Chase
• Cassie Yates
• Cesaria Evora
• Craig Chaquico
• Christopher Parkening
• Danny Elfman
• David Benoit
• Dishwalla
• Dom DeLuise
• Earth Wind and Fire
• Eddie Henderson
• Eddie Money
• EV Hill
• Francine Rivers
• Freda Payne
• Fred Roggin
• Gary Myrick
• Glenn Shorrock
• Graham Nash
• Grant Lee Phillips
• Harrison Ford
• Jack Tempchin
• Jay Leno
• Jennifer Batten
• Jerry B. Jenkins
• Jerry Goldsmith
• Joe Walsh
• John Van Hamersveld
• Joshua John Miller
• Joyce Imbesi
• Jubilant Sykes
• Laura Branigan
• Lee Tamahori
• Little River Band
• Liona Boyd
• Louis Johnson
• Mark Isham
• Mel Gibson
• Michael Omartian
• Mitzi Shore
• Mr. Mister
• Nana Visitor
• Nancy Wilson
• New Riders of the Purple Sage
• Norman Seeff
• OC Supertones
• Pages
• Pat Boone
• Philip Bailey
• Phil Everly
• Phil Keaggy
• Phil Seymour
• Phil Upchurch
• Prism
• Ray Charles
• Roy Ayers
• Rene Auberjonois
• Richard Perry
• Robby Krieger
• Roger Vadim
• Sonny Bono
• Stan Dragoti
• Stan Ridgeway
• Stephen Bishop
• Steve Camp
• Terry Talbot
• The Group With No Name / Katey Sagal
• Tierra
• Tim LaHaye
• Tommy Lasorda
• Tony Bill
• The Goo Goo Dolls
• Willie Ames
• Willie Dixon
• Zuckerman, Abrahams and Zuckerman


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ACCOLADES:

I walked into your studio as a person who was looking for a corporate shot for my job and walked away with that and many other fun shots...and feeling like a super model! My first photo shoot and I was nervous...you quickly put me at ease with your warm, kind, and positive attitude. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful pictures of me! You made me feel so relaxed, playful and special! You truly are a professional who knows what he is doing, and you have an ease about you that made me so relaxed. I loved your studio and your ability to use the different light in the studio, as well as the fun props and back drops. Thank you for a very memorable day and amazing photos! You are the BEST!
~~ Marilyn C

I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed the photo shoot. Thanks a lot for being so generous with your time and everything else. I had a lot of fun and I believe it was an extremely productive day. The shots are great! You're awesome! ~~ Natalie S.

You captured the essence of who I am and created some shots that still serve me well. You are a master with light. Thank you for inviting me into your creative process.
~~ J. Stephens

The pictures look very cinematic and have a vintage quality to them. And the photo of me that looks like a glamour shot is absolutely beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You must be very proud of that image.
~~ Brandy L.

Beautiful work! There is some really good stuff here. What you do goes beyond the obvious. I sent these shots to some people just for the pure pleasure of them viewing of your images.
~~ KW Smith

Thank you so much! You rock! ~~ Giovanni L.

I had a great time shooting with you. You were willing to use my ideas as well as yours. For me, it was a collaborative and enjoyable process. Thank you!
~~ Amber K.

It was a great time doing photos. Who knew! Usually, it is like pulling teeth.
~~ Brian K.

Hey Phil! They look so incredible! I'm so happy! Thank you so much for your time and sharing your talent. I have been talking about you a lot, spreading the word.
~~ Martinique G.

I am absolutely thrilled! Thank you for putting so much time and thought into our shoot. You are a genuine artist, and I really appreciate your efforts. From the looks of all of the great raw shots we have here, our shoot was definitely the best, most productive headshot shoot I've ever done, and I've done many over the years. I can't wait to start using these headshots.
~~ Laura N.

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with how today went! Your work ethic and positive attitude made for an awesome first photo shoot experience for me. I'll never forget it! You made us all feel very comfortable and I appreciate all the hard work you put in.
~~ Kloe J.

Hi Phil! Thank you so much for Saturday, I had such a great time shooting with you. You really are a brilliant photographer! Thank you as well for your kind words; they in turn made my Saturday! ~~ Charlotte N.

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