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I am a North Carolina conceptual portrait photographer. Look here for updates on my photography adventures. Visit www.HeatherEvansSmith.com for details on commissioned portrait shoots and fine art sales.
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August 29, 2011: August Exposure Up Close and Personal

While at August Exposure, I had the opportunity to do a shoot and had 20 of the attendees come along with me. The weather was unpredictable, in fact, at times it was down right torrential. Luckily I had planned several concepts in advance and decided to start shooting indoors.

The first concept was the human paper doll. This was an idea I came up with while in the States. I created the clothes from poster board using a thick sharpie. Our indoor location, while beautiful, was too new and pristine. We grabbed some old newspapers from the lobby and papered the wall and floor for this first concept.


Then we broke down our paper set and did a classic vintage boudoir shoot. Susan was such the wonderful model, channeling Clara Bow with a little Elizabeth Taylor.

I had to at least attempt to go outside. There was a quick break in the rain. We headed out and shot just enough before the rain started again. These were my favorites from the shoot.


It was such a fun experience shooting at the conference. I had some wonderful helpers (Lisa, Charmaine, Debbie, Michaela), makeup artist Rina and of course my model Susan. AE rocks!

August 21, 2011: Time to Fly

What a ride the past four years have been. I rekindled my love of photography. I did this for myself and myself only; just for fun, a hobby, a release. Slowly this "hobby" became more than I ever dreamed; fine art sales, book covers, clients and now I sit here typing this on the other side of the world (Australia!). I will be speaking at the August Exposure conference on the Gold Coast tomorrow. I am honored to be there among many other talented speakers.

In my latest self-portrait image, I wanted to sum up my photography philosophy, "head in the clouds". My imagination is my #1 photography tool. Without it, I have nothing. I am going to continue to keep my head in the clouds, it's working so far!