Now Matthew is making his way across the US, Canada, & Europe sharing his shooting, photo editing, and business secrets to take your imagery and career to the NEXT LEVEL! During his all-day workshop Matthew focuses on distinguishing yourself as a photographer and becoming more successful in your craft. Learn from an expert in real-world situations and see how he creates stunning imagery under even the toughest circumstances then learn how the images are edited by using software like Luminar 4.
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Matthew Jordan Smith has appeared on America’s Next Top Model 5 times
Known the world over as a favorite portrait photographer for some of the biggest celebrities in the world, Matthew Jordan Smith launched his career as a photographer right in New York City shooting for major magazines and advertising agencies. Now, Matthew is an internationally-revered photographer, award-winning author, praised instructor, and so much more. He has become known for some of the finest celebrity photography in the world, having worked with many of the top stars – including Tyra Banks, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Vanessa Williams, Halle Berry, Oprah, and many more. He has even been a judge on America’s Next Top Model.
Some of the biggest brands in the world of fashion, beauty, and advertising have also taken notice, as Olay, Pantene, Revlon, Sony Entertainment, HBO, Showtime, Target, Wells Fargo, Farmers Insurance, and many more have sought Matthew’s talents. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his photographic career, including having been named a Sony Artisan of Imagery, Microsoft Icon of Imaging, Kodak Professional Icon, and a Nikon Ambassador. He is also the host of the photography podcast, Master Your Lens, on iTunes.
Over the course of this illustrious career, Matthew has honed his teaching techniques and developed into a very engaging instructor. He has taught photographers all over the world in a variety of forums — from speaking at numerous conferences, to teaching in-person classes, to his online educational offerings. His approach to photography, teaching, and life can best be summed up by his catchphrase “Always Dream Big,” and it’s his goal to help photographers of all kinds do this through their work.