Author: Zack
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Photography Storage Workflow Chronicles: Finding the Photo in the Haystack
I had a client recently want some photos we took that spanned an entire decade. How do I locate photographs I did that aren’t currently connected to my computer? This question and more are answered as we deep dive into HARD DRIVE TRUTHS. Ok, I am kidding a little but this is a real situation…
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How to get the sun to starburst in your photos!
You’ve seen those amazing landscape photographs of someone you are following on instagram and you can’t get that starburst your of your head. How do you get the sun to starburst and make it look like a star? Sun starburst techniques are very easy! To achieve a proper sun star burst photography effect you need…
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2018 The Year in Pictures – What made this year so memorable?
2018 was a very special year in photography for me. As my business grew so did the new experiences both up and down. Every photo shoot I did this year was met with a new outlook as I challenged myself to find the good in each moment and learn from each experience. I met countless…
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Great Family Photography Techniques for the Best Holiday Portrait Ever!
The Rhein family photographed at Audubon Park in New Orleans. 2018 Zack Smith Photography Want to know how you can take relaxed natural light family holiday portraits this season? So I know the situation you are in. It’s the holidays, it’s stressful, you are busy, but you have this rare moment when your entire family…
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“Nurturing the Lower 9”: Photographs and Story in new 64 Parishes Magazine
I don’t’ do as much editorial photography these days as it’s not as much on my radar as it used to be. My world is full of commercial and brand story telling which is half real and half created to sell a product or service. Editorial photography tells the real story, no bells or whistles.…
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2019 New Orleans Photography Workshop Schedule with a dose of REAL…
Ding. Ding. Dong. Tis the season to start thinking about your goals for next year. I am not talking about New Year’s Resolutions about eating better or exercising more. I want to talk about your photography goals for 2019. Are you ready for some REAL TALK? Then read on… if you are ready you can…
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How to photograph children in the most creative and unique way this holiday season.
Emelie Thomson photographed at Zack Smith Photography Studio in New Orleans, 2018 If you know me, I have never been one to photograph many kids, babies, or even teens. But after having a child of my own I have really enjoyed documenting my daughter’s personality through her experiences at learning and loving life. Parents often…
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Check out my latest Timelapse videos from my photoshoots!
Lighting large groups with strobes! I have had this continuing portrait client for a few years now, photographing a very large group outside with multiple strobes. Paul B. Habans in New Orleans is the most laid back teachers I have ever met and they make a complex lighting scheme very easy and fun. It’s always…
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New Orleans Business Headshots on Magazine Street: The Video!
Uptown New Orleans Headshot Video I am very blessed to work with so many New Orleans artists who not only excel at their craft but offer their gifts. I have been working with Nick Pino of Dumbsmart Industries for the last 2 years to help create my marketing videos and I am very proud of…
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A New Orleans Street Party with the Prince of Wales: Photo Gallery and Behind the Scenes
…the good thing about shooting street photography in New Orleans is that you never really lose the laser focus – you just have to hear the right trumpet lick (bah da da dah!!) and you fall in line…just like the band.” I drove hurriedly through the uptown New Orleans side streets to get to the…