I'm Christopher Smith, a media professional with a 15-year track record capturing compelling images across news, events, and weddings. I've built a robust portfolio working with The Associated Press and major photo agencies, delivering high-quality visuals that tell powerful stories. I excel in fast-paced environments, from breaking news to high-society events, and I bring a calm, collaborative approach to every shoot. My toolkit spans photography, post-processing, and archiving, plus videography and UAV operation to capture stories from every angle.

Christopher Smith

I'm Christopher Smith, a media professional with a 15-year track record capturing compelling images across news, events, and weddings. I've built a robust portfolio working with The Associated Press and major photo agencies, delivering high-quality visuals that tell powerful stories. I excel in fast-paced environments, from breaking news to high-society events, and I bring a calm, collaborative approach to every shoot. My toolkit spans photography, post-processing, and archiving, plus videography and UAV operation to capture stories from every angle.

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I’m Christopher Smith, a media professional with a 15-year track record capturing compelling images across news, events, and weddings. I’ve built a robust portfolio working with The Associated Press and major photo agencies, delivering high-quality visuals that tell powerful stories.

I excel in fast-paced environments, from breaking news to high-society events, and I bring a calm, collaborative approach to every shoot. My toolkit spans photography, post-processing, and archiving, plus videography and UAV operation to capture stories from every angle.

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Work Experience

Contributing Photographer at Invision / The Associated Press
May 1, 2014 - Present
Event photography including awards galas, concerts, fashion shows; VIP portrait photography (in-studio and on-location); post-processing and archive management of photographs.
Wedding Photographer at Elite Digital Images
March 1, 2015 - Present
Approximately 50 weddings per year; experience as lead and second photographer; photographed weddings of diverse faiths and backgrounds across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Editorial Photographer at AdMedia Photo Agency
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2020
Chief Photographer, New York Territory; event photography including awards galas, fashion shows, concerts; disseminating print-ready photos to publications via FTP.
Freelance Photographer and Photo Editor at World Entertainment News Network
July 1, 2009 - May 1, 2014
Breaking news photography; event photography including awards galas, fashion shows, concerts; curating, color-correcting, captioning, and keywording photos; disseminating print-ready photos to publications via FTP.

Education

B.A. Marine Science at Stockton University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
A.S. Biology at Ocean County College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
B.A. at Stockton University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
A.S. at Ocean County College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

The Image & The Eye
January 1, 2023 - March 24, 2026
Algorithmic Trading
January 1, 2022 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services