IN FOCUS
ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY INSIGHTS
CURATED SPOTLIGHT
FEB2025
A VISION IN LIGHT AND FORM:
THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF G.B. SMITH
G.B. Smith’s photography is a masterful interplay of light, form, and space. From serene long-exposure landscapes to bold architectural compositions, his work invites us to slow down and connect with the beauty of simplicity. In this feature, we explore his creative philosophy, the challenges he’s overcome, and the deliberate approach that has shaped his award-winning work.
THE VALUE OF SPACE: SEEING BEYOND THE FRAME
Space in an image is not emptiness—it’s presence. It’s what allows a photograph to breathe, to resonate, to feel. By making deliberate choices about what to leave out, we create room for depth, emotion, and meaning. In this post, I explore how embracing space—both in photography and in life—can lead to more powerful, more intentional images.
PHOTOGRAPHY AS INTERPRETATION: MOVING BEYOND THE ILLUSION OF REALITY
What makes a photograph resonate isn’t how closely it mirrors reality—it’s how deeply it reflects you. Beyond what the eye sees lies something more: feeling, memory, and interpretation. The question is—how do you bring that into your images?
BEND DOWN AND TOUCH THE SOIL: THE PRACTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Great images don’t come from luck—they come from showing up, again and again, even when nothing feels special. The more you practice, the more you see. And when the extraordinary appears, you’ll be ready.