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Dan Smith is a photo-makin' / car-racin' / political-sciencin' geek-dad from Durham, NC.

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Higher Education (by way of National Security Policy, by way of Soccer catalog photography -- it's a long story)

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Posted on 02/18/2013 by photosmith   
Incentives for 'Remnants of Empire and Innocence':
http://www.zivity.com/models/SpiroScindo/photosets/7
- 10 votes - grants you access to all 23 photos, sans watermark
- 25 votes - the above, plus 15 bonus & behind the scene photos
- 50 votes - the above, plus the full-color versions of the set and bonus shots
- 100 votes - the above plus high-res scans of 8 Fuji FP-3000b instant prints made during the shoot

Incentives for 'The Inside Job':
http://www.zivity.com/photographers/photosmith/photosets/6
- For 10 votes, Spiro will sneak you the set + 7 bonus photos.

Incentives for 'White Rabbit':
http://www.zivity.com/models/SpiroScindo/photosets/4
- 10 votes cranks things up, for 11 photos too playful for Zivity
- 20 votes gets you on the VIP list for 23 behind the scenes shots.

Incentives for 'Unbearable Lightness of Being':
http://www.zivity.com/photographers/photosmith/photosets/3
- 10 votes gets 10 shots too existential for Zivity
- 25 votes gets a special video surprise from Spiro

Incentives for 'Artist Loft':
http://www.zivity.com/photographers/photosmith/photosets/2
- 5 votes gets 5 shots too decadent for Zivity
- 10 votes gets the high res versions, and
- 20 votes for the whole set and bonus pics in high res!

  • Posted on 04/25/2013 by TwistedAngel108   
    Howdy! Thanks for the friend request! :) Your work Rocks!

  • Posted on 04/18/2013 by cladonia   
    Nice win for the Jan/Feb top tog prize. Congrats!!

  • Posted on 04/18/2013 by KatMarie88   
    Thanks for the invite:)

  • Posted on 03/22/2013 by AlycHope   
    hey darling how are you?

  • Posted on 03/18/2013 by EnglishBabs   
    Congratulations on winning the January/February Top Photography prize.Remnants of Empire and Innocence is such a beautiful set, and a very well-deserved winner!

  • Posted on 03/19/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks, Babs -- funny thing is, I was sick as a dog on the day we made those photos and, until Spiro decided to retire, a couple weeks later, it was always our intention to go back to that location and reshoot, because we were concerned that the first go-round wasn't up to snuff. :)

  • Posted on 03/19/2013 by EnglishBabs   
    It's a shame Spiro decided to retire. Isn't it funny how sometimes sets you think won't be any good, actually turn out to be the best? That happened with us with our Lady Leather set. We were told to leave the building where we were shooting, and had about 10 minutes to finish the shoot. I have never shot so fast! I thought the photos would be rubbish, but they turned out great!

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    We were dodging dozens of hikers (I've never seen that area so busy) and fighting fading light. It should have been a disaster. :)

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by EnglishBabs   
    I know all about dodging hikers! The joys of outdoor shoots, but I love the outdoor shoots the best, don't you? Fading light is a problem too, especially in the winter when the days are so short.

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    I don't think I've ever seen so many people walking around these ruins -- even on a gorgeous day and this one was anything but.

  • Posted on 03/21/2013 by EnglishBabs   
    The most interruptions we ever had in a shoot were when we shot The Lockkeeper's Daughter last spring on the bank of a canal. We thought it would be quiet there, but every couple of minutes someone came walking along, or a boat came sailing by. I was on and off with the clothes so many times! So funny!

  • Posted on 02/11/2013 by Corvid   
    Thanks for friending!

  • Posted on 02/11/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks for accepting. If you're ever on this coast, I'll happily buy you a beer. Nice work.

  • Posted on 02/10/2013 by PollyVicious   
    Hope all is well sweetie <3

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks, Polly. I hope things get better for you, soon.

  • Posted on 02/01/2013 by Nile   
    Hello new friend! Thanks for the add! :)

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    Hi, Nile!

  • Posted on 01/25/2013 by SugarShine   
    I sure have seen some of your non-Zivity work!

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    So, when are you going to visit, so we can make some Zivity and non-Zivity artwork?

  • Posted on 01/23/2013 by Kealani   
    Thanks for your friend request! Beautiful work here :)

  • Posted on 03/20/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks, Kealani! Sorry for the slow replies.

  • Posted on 01/21/2013 by AniaDeVon   
    I just got back from a trip to Charlotte... sorry we missed each other!

  • Posted on 01/22/2013 by photosmith   
    Well, Charlotte is (sort of) in the other direction -- I'm about two hours north/east, along I-40. So, the next time you come to NC, come to Durham -- there's a couple of remarkable photographers here… and me. :)

  • Posted on 01/23/2013 by AniaDeVon   
    I know... I drive 40 into NC to get to Charlotte...

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by ashphoto   
    Thanks for the FR! I appreciate the kind words.

  • Posted on 01/22/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks for accepting -- I look forward to your next set.

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by MetroGlamour   
    Thanks for the FR, keep up the nice work

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by photosmith   
    Thank you for accepting! And for the kind words! Your work is fantastic.

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by superman1692   
    Hey mate, happy to accept your friend request! Your work is great, no doubt!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by HannahNoel   
    Thanks for the FR! I adore your work, especially your "White Rabbit" set. I'm located in Michigan :(

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by photosmith   
    I promise not to hold it against you that you're from Michigan (both my parents are Ohioans). ;) Come visit, I'd love to work with you and you can enjoy a break from winter. (Yes, it snowed two days ago, but three days before that, it was in the 70s.)

  • Posted on 01/24/2013 by HannahNoel   
    It would be an honor to work with you! I will let you know if I'm ever in the area.

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by mfarring13   
    Thanks for the FR! you have nice work as well!! I see from your profile pic you shoot an RB67.. I just got one a couple weeks ago!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by photosmith   
    I love using the RB -- that is, until I have to lug it through the woods (which I did with Spiro last weekend). I seem to have a thing for heavy cameras -- my 1D definitely isn't a featherweight. Oh, and thanks for the tumblr follow, as well, Michael.

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by mfarring13   
    you are welcome. I seem to have a thing for heavy cameras as well... I have an RB67, Nikon F5 35mm, and a D300s with battery grip... apparently im not happy until my back is breaking! hahaha!

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by photosmith   
    Yeah, I pile on, too -- my F3 has the motor drive and even my "lightweight" EOS 3 has the heavy-duty power pack. I think the lightest camera that I own is the only one that's retired -- the K1000 that I got when I was 12.

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by mfarring13   
    Nice!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by pixelism   
    Hi Dan! Thanks for the nice FR!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by pixelism   
    Hi Dan! Thanks for the nice FR!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by photosmith   
    Thanks for accepting. Your work is fantastic.

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by pixelism   
    Thanks, Dan. Your images are too! checked out your flickr too.

  • Posted on 01/22/2013 by photosmith   
    Aw, shucks. Thanks!

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by KatrinaWhite   
    Thanks for the friend request :) I'd love to work with you if you're ever in my area :)

  • Posted on 01/18/2013 by photosmith   
    This is what I get for working my way through my email, slowly -- I just wrote nearly the exact same thing on your wall. (I'm a little slow -- still getting over the flu.)

    Do you ever venture to the east coast?

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by KatrinaWhite   
    Haha aww I hope you get better soon! I have family out on the east coast but since I'm a full time student I don't get to travel much....

  • Posted on 01/19/2013 by photosmith   
    I'm doing okay. I think I'm up to about 80% human, today. :)

  • Posted on 01/20/2013 by KatrinaWhite   
    Haha you're almost there! :P

  • Posted on 01/13/2013 by Tita   
    Hi! I'll be out to the East coast a few times this year for the EXXXOTICA shows ;) You can catch up with my itineray on my site - www.cupcakedujour.ca

  • Posted on 01/09/2013 by JElise   
    Thanks for your vote!! your sets look great!!

  • Posted on 01/07/2013 by ChipBulgin   
    Thanks for the friend request and compliment, much appreciated

  • Posted on 01/07/2013 by cladonia   
    Thanks for the FR just now. Gotta check out your sets!

  • Posted on 01/02/2013 by MJJoyce   
    Thank you for your friend request! I hope you like what you see!

    XOXO

    MJ

  • Posted on 12/21/2012 by Sexy_Maria   
    Hey sweetie please check out my new set "Swarovski" http://www.zivity.com/models/Sexy_Maria/photosets/19 and tell me what ya think! If you like it vote please! <3 xxoo Have a lovely Christmas!!!

    xoxoxo

  • Posted on 10/31/2012 by adrian_louise   
    HaPPY HaLLoWeeN!!

  • Posted on 10/26/2012 by Shakikai   
    Hello there new friend!

  • Posted on 10/15/2012 by deannadeadly   
    Thanks for the request! I might be in N.C. sometime in February! Hope you'll check out my new Halloweeny set http://www.zivity.com/models/deannadeadly/photosets/35
    Thanks!
    XO
    Deanna
    www.facebook.com/modeldeannadeadly

  • Posted on 01/07/2013 by photosmith   
    Deanna, any news on whether or not you're coming to NC, next month?

  • Posted on 01/07/2013 by deannadeadly   
    Im in Charlotte early March. All dates are always posted on my page :)

  • Posted on 10/11/2012 by Just_Lisa   
    Thank you so much for the friending and kind words. Artist loft is gorgeous! Glad you've found this forum.

  • Posted on 10/08/2012 by Floofie   
    Oh hello! Really lovely sets :) I have a friend going to Duke who I keep meaning to visit.

  • Posted on 01/07/2013 by photosmith   
    You really should visit your friend… and me. :)

  • Posted on 10/06/2012 by MelissaJean   
    Thank you for your friendship. You have some great work on Zivity. I like your lighting and posing choices.

  • Posted on 10/05/2012 by Merlowe   
    Love the new set..congratulations!

  • Posted on 10/05/2012 by Sassie   
    thanks for the friend request, hun!

  • Posted on 10/05/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    I love your new set Artist Loft. Congratulations on your Edsitor's Pick! Have a great weekend!

  • Posted on 10/05/2012 by DougBudzak   
    Thank you for your kind words!

  • Posted on 10/04/2012 by DavidHoughton   
    Good luck with your first 2 sets.

  • Posted on 10/04/2012 by ScarlettQuinn   
    Hey new friend. Thanks for the add. I like your work! <3

  • Posted on 10/04/2012 by Merlowe   
    Thank u for the FR..you have beautiful work

  • Posted on 10/03/2012 by SpiritPage   
    Thank you for the add... :) excited to see what you shoot next!!

  • Posted on 09/28/2012 by Krypto33   
    Thanks for the friend request ;)

  • Posted on 09/27/2012 by adrian_louise   
    Yay! Thanks for the friendship here. Come say hi and take a peek at my latest! ^_^ How are you?

  • Posted on 09/24/2012 by PollyVicious   
    hello there new friend!

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by TimothyPatrick   
    Love the new Set! Great color and form.

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    Great debut set! The muted colours of the background really show of the model's bright hair and tights. Works really well! Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by nfern   
    Thanks for wanting to be my friend :)

  • Posted on 03/22/2012 by Sexy_Maria   
    Hi! Thanks for accepting my friend request!! I have never been to NC but I love travel. I have mostly traveled to Europe.

  • Posted on 03/22/2012 by EvaSkye   
    Hi Hun, it's great to have new friends :)

  • Posted on 03/21/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    Soccer catalogue photography! That's interesting! I am a big football fan myself (we call soccer football here in England!), and I am a lifelong supporter of Manchester United. Love your About Me!

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by photosmith   
    Glory Glory Man United! My only stint as an honest-to-goodness professional photog was for Eurosport (the catalog, not the channel) and soccer.com

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    Great way to earn a living as aphotographer. Where were youbased when you did work for Eurosport?

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by photosmith   
    Eurosport (the catalog, which included editorial coverage of local, national and international football clubs back in the dark ages before the internet) is based in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    What football team do you support?
    Just noticed your favourite music. i love Ella Fitzgerald!

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by photosmith   
    Man U / DC United (MLS) / Carolina Railhawks (our local NASL FC)… in that order.

  • Posted on 03/23/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    You support ManU? Yayyyyy! The great Roy Keane lived just round the corner from my parents, and my brother often used to chat with him in the pub where they both drank.Then he sold the house to Ruud Van Nistelroy (excuse the spelling!)

  • Posted on 03/21/2012 by EnglishBabs   
    Thank you for the friend add. Welcome to Zivity! i look forward to seeing your first set.

  • Posted on 03/21/2012 by BoldDaniel   
    Welcome to zivity!

  • Posted on 03/15/2012 by Ryamae   
    Thanks so much for being my friend. <3

  • Posted on 03/21/2012 by photosmith   
    Thank-you! And congrats on the featured set. My first set goes live later today!

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