084: Matthew Jordan Smith - High Profile Celebrity Portrait Photographer: Stories from Behind the Lens

Matthew Jordan Smith is a Celebrity, Fashion, and Beauty
photographer with over 30 years of experience. Photographing
everyone from Hallie Berry, Mandy Moore, Tyra Banks, Samuel l
Jackson, Oprah, and my personal favorite, Jeff Goldblum, it goes
without saying that he is a master at his craft. And luckily for
you, he is also an author and educator. Today I'm incredibly
lucky to be talking to Matthew Jordan Smith!


In Today's Interview You'll Learn:


How Matthew got his start in photography

How Matthew got his first paid gig

How Matthew built relationships with magazines and editors

How Matthew dealt with Imposter Syndrome

How Matthew transitioned from fashion photography to beauty
and celebrity photography

How Matthew handled photographing his first celebrity

Tips on how to visualize an important photoshoot

How using pintrest can create a vision for your photoshoot

Why a reshoot is never an option

Why communication is the key to a successful photoshoot

How you can stay relevant regaurdless of your gear




Resources:


Matthew's Website

Matthew's Instagram

Matthew's Podcast

Matthew's Creative Live Courses



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