Make Your Dream Photoshoot a Reality
Narrative Portrait Zoe Smythe Narrative Portrait Zoe Smythe

Make Your Dream Photoshoot a Reality

When you get the chance to photograph an absolutely gorgeous woman in a replica Ever After dress and wings that she made herself, you jump at the opportunity! Your fantasy photoshoot can take any form you desire. Whether you envision yourself as a fairy-tale princess, a fierce warrior, or a mystical creature of the forest, the sky's the limit. Together, we'll brainstorm ideas, select the perfect location, and curate every detail to bring your fantasy to life. I'm here for all of it, let's design something epic together.

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Storytelling With Food Photography
Zoe Smythe Zoe Smythe

Storytelling With Food Photography

Seattle Food Photography: Storytelling with food photography. Explore the world of narrative food photography, where each dish weaves a tale. From stills to dynamic shots, discover how motion enhances culinary storytelling.

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Embracing Self-Portraiture: Lessons for Narrative Portrait Photographers
Zoe Smythe Zoe Smythe

Embracing Self-Portraiture: Lessons for Narrative Portrait Photographers

As a narrative portrait photographer, my journey behind the lens has taught me valuable lessons about the art of capturing other people’s stories. Surprisingly, some of the most enlightening experiences have come from stepping in front of the camera and taking self-portraits.

Here's why I believe it's crucial for every portrait photographer to embrace self-portraiture:

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More than a Headshot: Discovering the Art of Self-Expression through Portraiture
Zoe Smythe Zoe Smythe

More than a Headshot: Discovering the Art of Self-Expression through Portraiture

“As adults, we are so conditioned that paying for high-quality professional portraits is something we do to capture our kids, our wedding, a pregnancy…basically anything other than just us being our everyday empowered adult selves. Now that I’ve done this, I realize how special it is. I think about my kids having this image of me when I’m older, and of their kids seeing it someday and realizing grandma must have been an interesting person back in her day.”

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