Walter Smith

I spend my days creating photographs for myself as well as for advertising and editorial clients. I love what I do...you should too.

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Good morning from somewhere outside LA. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/BrN16uPjTgz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ku64x4cehwif

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Somedays the #bts view is pretty minimal. Myself....a subject...some cameras... Here I am shooting a subject in Philadelphia for my series on people living with mental illness simply titled UNREST. It’s a long educational and beautiful road I’m traveling. Link in bio. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @stephaniemenuez (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-P4UOhE6V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b0eqgb3326yk

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So I’m shooting this local barber in Raleigh on Friday afternoon. Very low key. I was done working and I was just out “birding” around on a scooter when I spotted him. Didn’t say much other than a nod of approval. Didn’t change his expression...nothing. His buddy was walking out and like all friends do tried to loosen him up. He ruined the one shot and surprised me with another which has been on my mind since I took it. Love when things happen like this...it’s what I look for every time I pick up a camera. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto (at Raleigh, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7TX6PhmqL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hnvxa698my6v

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So I’m shooting this local barber in Raleigh on Friday afternoon. Very low key. I was done working and I was just out “birding” around on a scooter when I spotted him. Didn’t say much other than a nod of approval. Didn’t change his expression...nothing. His buddy was walking out and like all friends do tried to loosen him up. He ruined the one shot and surprised me with another which has been on my mind since I took it. Love when things happen like this...it’s what I look for every time I pick up a camera. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto (at Raleigh, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7TX6PhmqL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3z6xs58ef1hq

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One of many beautiful days in Santa Monica. It’s very hard to take a bad photograph from the pier. On the road...off the road...on the road...etc. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqzsmgdDaCp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6sh30p5qivga

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South of Johannesburg, South Africa. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPGCAxFhEp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q68saddnej

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I mean shit. Family matters. This is for @shellhoney @andrewsoutham @sean_wotherspoon @roundtwomom @mattzugale Retro.... . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHt5HaFyCI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xybw63du811a

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Kids are awesome. Kids running around beautiful #richardserra sculptures is even better. Another from my series for @broadfoundation shot at @LACMA in early July. One of the most rewarding projects of the summer. Thank you @anna_hofff and @pandisnax for trusting me with this. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @americanphotographicartists (at LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bot1lRylWQH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19pl6h0sx4vqn

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One of my favorite new clients of 2018 @broadfoundation I spent a week in early July documenting many of their programs for their annual Storybook. Couldn't have been any better. Myself...a few cameras...great assistant...an open mind...comfortable shoes. I'll post a few this week. Being alone with the work of #barbarakruger at @thebroadmuseum was an experience. These women stood around this piece of work for 10-15 minutes. I kept coming back to them and this image just asked to be taken. It felt like the proper time to post this. Strong women...they should run the country. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @atedge @americanphotographicartists (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BohD3C8FJ8o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rb2qsrfz4kbe

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Serge watched us for a bit while shooting for @ups in Quebec City. Beautiful city...interesting people...odd weather! He was a character. Reminded me of my Uncle Art @smithwrp @mattzugale. I finally had to take his snap. The cigarette did it for me. A Leica is never far from my hip but for this trip @sonyalpha loaned me the new A7R3 to play with. What a fantastic piece of gear. I fully intended to disregard it but within 10 minutes it was in my bag next to the #leicam. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto (at Quebec, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUNKUhlxnF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a36ip5udi6ux

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In my daily carry everywhere bag are the Leica m262 and the Hasselblad xpan. I love watching people waiting....for cars...for busses...for friends. I’ve given up hoping people would stop staring at their phones at every open minute. Yes, I’m guilty of it at times. I should start a series called “what you’re missing.” Found this Uber driver outside LAX, one of my favorite airports to shoot at. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @atedge #xpan #whatyouremissing (at Los Angeles International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoCUA0lGfC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=114lor5ahlp6u

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Yes...this day changed a lot of things for me. Anxiety starts to build in late August and always catches me off guard. Doesn’t start to leave until mid September. I run. I distract myself. I drive kids around to school. I go to soccer games. I watch Ozark. Doesn’t really help. The sounds and faces...the silence...walking around moments after the buildings collapsed. We were all in shock. I have the mask I wore and a piece of paper that floated into my camera bag pinned to my wall as a reminder of something that was horrible. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnl_0PJFg7X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mnabldtpmj2e

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Last post of the year with a beach involved. What I love about #laborday is that it marks the start of reality. Back to work. Back to school. Back to wherever you cane from. I do love summer but I think I love work a bit more. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #leicam #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto #workaholics #lovewhatyoudo @atedge @americanphotographicartists https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJUwpmF2Ae/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f4inauhjflwo

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Ah, NYC. Reinforces the idea that Everywhere is Everything. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/BnBdhjfFyYL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oopxo3i2a3z4

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My daughter waiting for her Uber driver..... . . . . . #artofvisuals #teens #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #uber #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #nike #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @atedge https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0pLRMFuEV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3uh59dkievby

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In between shooting some new work for Brooks I ran into this little family. I’m all about crappy light...always. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #children #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto @americanphotographicartists @atedge (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmwVLAaFA4R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qgzitn5mwuo4

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“I am Allegra Kent,” was all she said after I introduced myself. She was waiting outside her building and it was her face...her neck...her skin tone...her hat...her posture...everything. A very sweet lady with quite a story. At 19 she was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. Married to Bert Stern. Just incredible. . . . . . #artofvisuals #aov #SDMstyles #vsco #agameoftones #stayandwanter #pursuitofportraits #theportraitpr0gect #featuremeofh #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #igportraits #peoplescreatives #ontheroad #streetdreamsmag #family #everywhereiseverything @_sidecarww_ #thecoolmagazine #streetphotography #documentaryphotography #createcommune #portraitmood @leica_camera #lensculture #artbuyer #streetdreamsmag #ig_street @APAnewyork #SDMfeatures @theworkbookphoto #allegrakent #newyorkcityballet (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlWgB1lCI6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1smqh81klw2nx