Rick Smith
Rick is a corporate, architectural, editorial, and documentary photographer specializing in aerial work. He has a BFA in studio arts and an MFA in photography. His early career was as a graphic designer (art directing many photo shoots), after which he spent many years freelancing as an illustrator, while painting all the while. Collage and mixed media work led him to photography. He have had numerous group and solo shows in painting and photography. He taught photography at Columbia College Chicago from 2004 to 2010 after completion of his MFA there, and is now located in Nashville, Tennessee.
MOST MEMORABLE SOUTHLIGHT MOMENT
At Folly Beach, accidentally stepping backwards off a sandbar ledge into 10 feet of water while shooting. Lost a good camera and lens that day.
FAVORITE NICK DANTONA MEAL
Flank steak, mushrooms sauteed in butter and olive oil, roasted brussel sprouts topped with cream.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EVENT THAT IMPACTED ME THE MOST
Taking Dawoud Bey's portrait class in grad school, which completely changed the course of my work.