Kent Smith Photo and Video, Charlotte NC
Kent Smith from Kent Smith Photo and Video

Kent Smith

Kent Smith Photo and Video

About Us

I have been a photographer for over 25 years. My career started with sports which included being the team photographer for Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers, and much more. Since then I have added diversity to my award winning resume; photographing musicians, dancers, models, actors, celebrities and then on to national advertising campaigns for everyone. I have worked with Obama, Lenny Kravitz and to presidents of Banks; been from Barcelona to the Bahamas captured that genuine human spirit that is often overlooked by the ordinary. I have directed major commercials for major clients internationally and even directed a feature length film, with more on the way.

How We Got Started

Kent Smith is an award-winning director/photographer who started out as a photographer capturing images of some of the most prestigious people and companies in the world. He had long been a fan of cinema and decided to pursue the moving pictures to his arsenal. The first feature film that Kent directed, The Last Passport, went on to win Best Director and Best Actor at the Solstice Film Festival in Minneapolis. He decided to work around as many film projects as possible to gain knowledge of the business side as well as learn from the very best directors, writers, and producers. This path has set him on a course to work on some of the best tv shows including three seasons on Homeland, and two seasons on Outcast and two seasons on Mr. Mercedes. He has also worked on many different feature films including Max, Tusk, Racing Dreams and American Animals.

Products & Services
Advertising Photography by Kent Smith Photo and Video
We capture people, athletes, celebrities, and executives in studio and on location for advertising, editorial and corporate clients in the United ...
Commercial Photography by Kent Smith Photo and Video
Professional Advertising Photographer, Photography Studio in Southend, Commercial & Advertising, Digital, Product, Stil Life, Corporate , Executive...
Video Commercial Production by Kent Smith Photo and Video
We are a commercial video production company, which includes video ads, TV commercials, YouTube pre-roll ads, online advertisements, Facebook video...
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Kent from Kent Smith Photo and Video Answered this on April 26, 2018
One of the best things that I have found over twenty-five years is your portfolio. I think that you will receive more work from word of mouth, than anything that you can do in advertising. I am not saying that you should not be out knocking on doors, but you are just wasting your time if you... (more) One of the best things that I have found over twenty-five years is your portfolio. I think that you will receive more work from word of mouth, than anything that you can do in advertising. I am not saying that you should not be out knocking on doors, but you are just wasting your time if you are not going after the right clients. Find your niche; then it will be easy to find your next clients by marketing only to those and continue to create new work. A great portfolio will lead you down the right path every time. Your best client is the one that keeps coming back year after year, and most of them will come from exciting work. Keep up the good work!
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Kent from Kent Smith Photo and Video Answered this on August 15, 2017
Nope. It's a business, and unless you plan to be doing this as a hobby, and spending tons of money on it, then I would not recommend it. Your time is worth something. Once you give it away, you will never be able to charge that client. Never (more) Nope. It's a business, and unless you plan to be doing this as a hobby, and spending tons of money on it, then I would not recommend it. Your time is worth something. Once you give it away, you will never be able to charge that client. Never
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