In 2008, I launched my career with DJ Demp’s Street Team, promoting concerts across Florida alongside the world-renowned celebrity DJ. In 2012, I began honing my photography skills under the mentorship of Tauris Patterson with 850 Digital. During this time, I also helped promote concerts throughout Florida and Atlanta with Real Dope ENT, which later evolved into the globally recognized Rolling Loud brand. After a year interning at local nightclubs, I founded Smilez Photography. Over 13 years, I’ve captured over 1 million photos, including official NCAA photos for FSU, macro food photography, corporate events, children’s portraits, weddings, and street photography.

My portfolio includes work with high-profile clients such as Coca-Cola, Diageo, FAMU, Florida Senate, League Twenty Two, Nike, Rolling Loud (as part of their media team for five years), Run The Lobby, Sony Music Group, and Universal Pictures. I’m also proud to be one of the few approved photography vendors with a clean background screening for the Leon County School District, ensuring trust in educational settings.

Photography fuels my passion, with each shoot strengthening my craft, like lifting weights at the gym. I’m driven to tour the world, teaching children the art of photography—a goal I’m actively pursuing. My mission is to establish myself as a versatile photographer who thrives in any environment. Given the opportunity, I deliver excellence every time.

-Steve