I really do love a good creative collaboration. In the last few years I have had the opportunity to work with so many talented local creative industries, businesses, and individuals that I look at every working opportunity now as a collaboration and not just a job. When I am hired for a photoshoot I want …
I went to Jazz Fest today and saw some cool stuff… Some Technical Notes: All Images shot today were with my Canon 5DMK3 with a 50mm 1.4 lens at ISO 100. Mostly shot all at an aperture of 1.4 using a Circular Polarizer at all times. It’s very difficult to shoot at 1.4 in the direct …
I went to Jazz Fest today and all I got were these Photographs… Read More »
In today’s How To Tuesday Photography Techniques and Tips, I will show you a very quick way to create a logo watermark in photoshop that you can use for any photo, any time. There are many ways to create a watermark and I find this the easiest. Why Watermark Your Photos? With the influx of …
How To Tuesday #23 How To Create a Quick Logo Watermark In Photoshop Read More »
I am honored to have my photograph of Goldman Thibodeaux chosen by Sacha Lecca, Chief Deputy Photo Editor at Rolling Stone, for the “Americana Music Triangle” exhibition. The exhibit is a partnership with The New Orleans Photo Alliance and it will be showing at the Grandstand photo exhibit at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage …
I was overjoyed to be able to walk around in the Scott Edwards Gallery today on a slow New Orleans Sunday. I wanted the Michael P. Smith photography exhibit all to myself in order to soak it up again after last night’s quick visit on opening night. I am a firm believer that the “proof …
Location, Location, Location!” Whether or not it was first said by a British real estate tycoon or local music group The Tin Men, those three words sum up for me what it means to really KNOW New Orleans. For a photographer living in the most visually and culturally unique city in the United States, finding …
My feet hurt, my legs are beat down and my shoulders sore – my heart is filled with accomplishment to put another stellar document of French Quarter Fest in the books. I am honored to be hired and give then task to “find the magic” and tell the story of the largest free festival in …
“Only the Best” Zack Smith Photography’s Top Moments from the 2016 French Quarter Fest Read More »
I can’t say enough about the New Orleans Photo Alliance. I have been a member since Day 1 and I recommend you all do the same if you: love New Orleans, photography, and community. About an hour before sunrise this past Sunday I was sitting in my home studio checking out locations on the computer and …
4×5 Film Voyage From Chalmette to Shell Beach…a Sunday in Pictures Read More »
WHY IS A TRIPOD IMPORTANT? Tripods are undoubtedly important and are used in every type of photography, no matter if it is professional photography, or photographing scenery. If you’ve never used a tripod before, it may be a great thing to start doing. Many photographers don’t realize the benefits of a tripod and choose to …
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