We had the good fortune of connecting with Adrian Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Adrian, the decisions we make often shape our story in profound ways. What was one of the most difficult decisions you’ve had to make?
Leaving my 9-5 to pursue Photography

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My story started out of love for the arts and wanted to express my thoughts and creativity through some means. I got to this level in photography by living, breathing and drinking photography. Passion led to research each night after work which included many nights of practice/trial and errors! Achieving my present level of within the industry came with the challenges of not many local photographers being willing to share information or they would laugh at your outcomes but being dedicated to the cause can change your life for the greater. I have learnt through my journey to be kind, share and help to empower others to believe in their dreams.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I can would take them hopping acrosss the parishes in Jamaica and educate them on our true culture.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So I would like the mention my wife, Keneshia Johnson Smith for encouraging me to take on photography and for supporting my passions and wild spending to achieve my goals to improve with in the photography industry

Instagram: Aksphotography01

Image Credits
Model: Shantal Mendez

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