Jim
and his crew of professional visual artists have been dedicated to
fulfilling the photo needs of his clients for over 25 years. A graduate
of Pratt Institute, Jim has received special recognition for his extraordinary
images showcasing people, food, destinations and travel photography.
He produces outstanding photography for clients nationwide. Last year,
assignments brought Jim to 22 cities throughout the United States
and recent photo assignments sent him to the Caribbean, Europe and
Africa.
Jim maintains a studio in New York complete with a professional kitchen
used for food photography. His series about food and cooking for John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. have been bestsellers. His latest book, PROFESSIONAL
BAKING has just been published. It features over 500 of Jim’s images
of desserts. It was photographed in the USA and at Le Cordon Bleu,
London/Paris.
His name is listed among the few photographers who have worked for
the some of the nation’s leading book publishers. Jim has just completed
THE IRISH FACE IN AMERICA for Time Warner Books. It is a large-scale
photo book on Irish Americans. Jim traveled for a year and a half
throughout the USA, shooting modern, vibrant portraits of Irish Americans.
It will be released October 2004 along with a traveling exhibition
of his work.
His exquisite photos have appeared in the most prominent publications
such as: Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The New York Times
Magazine, New York Magazine, Vogue, Memphis Magazine, Hibernia, The
Washington Post and New York Golf.
The latest of Jim’s artistic books, a reflection of his own personal
vision and creativity is called, FATHERS A CELEBRATION. It is a coffee
table book published by St. Martin’s Press featuring images of fathers
and their new babies. Not only was Jim the photographer of this book,
but the author as well. It is a bestseller and has been featured on
national television.
Jim Smith Photography can also provide custom services for this clients
such as marketing materials, postcards, brochures, calendars, etc.
His clients appreciate the in-house digital capabilities ranging from
high-res scanning and photo retouching to pre-press layout and design.
Jim’s next creative project is called POURING. It is a photo essay
book of artistic images with an original text written by him.
Each year Jim creates a calendar featuring a new photographic theme.
THE COLORS OF BARBADOS for 2004 exhibits fine art images of Barbados.
The 2005 calendar will showcase exotic images of America.
Jim uses the latest technology, however his most priceless lens is
his extraordinary eye for beauty. Putting his heart, mind and soul
even into the simplest of assignments is the secret of his success.
Jim’s images are represented by two stock agencies: Photo Researchers
Incorporated in NYC and Agenzia Fotografia in Milan. Writers House
in NYC represents his literary work.
Traveling, music, running and working on his new novel are some of
Jim’s interest. When he is not behind the camera, he spends his time
with his wife Anne and three children in the Hudson Valley. |
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