In 2008 I started doing promotions under DJ Demp’s Street Team which gave me the opportunity to promote concerts around the state of Florida. Along with promotions, I began taking photos under the mentorship of Tauris Patterson with 850 Digital in 2012. 

      After a year of interning at local nightclubs, Smilez Photography began. Within 10 years of experience, I have taken over 500,000 photos including- official NCAA photos for FSU, macro photography of food, corporate sponsored events, children’s portraits, weddings, and street photography to name a few. One goal of mine is to tour the world with the intent to teach children how to take photos; I believe it will be something I achieve in the near future. Photography has grown to a strong passion for my life. With each photo session I feel myself getting stronger as if I am lifting weights at the gym. My goal is to continue to brand myself as a photographer that can be placed in any environment and be successful. With the given opportunity, I wont let you down.

-Steve