Tag Archives: Zave Smith

Zave Smith’s Documents the “Philip & Eleanor” Story

Produced and directed by Zave Smith, Philip & Eleanor tell their story of how a blind date becomes a marriage.  Episode 1 was recorded on July 1-5, 2014 in and around Detroit, Michigan. A Very Personal Video Project by Zave Smith: … Continue reading

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Photographer Zave Smith Has The Cure

by Zave Smith I love making people smile.  My photographs have a strong element of energy and fun to them. This year, my New Year’s resolution was not to loose weight but to return to direct mail.  I remember walking … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Wishes from Altpick Members!

Valentine’s Day is a great reminder to be thankful for all of our loved ones, family and friends.  Let’s celebrate with some wonderful images from our Altpick members.   Happy Valentine’s Day to you from the Altpick family of artists! … Continue reading

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The Fine Life of the AVO Moment by Zave Smith

by Zave Smith “The lights are low and the music is hot.  A small group of friends are sharing a moment and sharing the pleasures of a good cigar”.  This was creative brief that we received from Michael Olsson of … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays From Altpick.com and Members

Altpick.com and members wish you a Happy, Healthy and Joyous Holiday Season! To see more of the artists’ work please visit their Altpick page: Selina Alko, Cesare Bellassi, Jack Black, Phil Bliss, Nicola Boccaccini, Davide Bonazzi, Francesco Bongiorni, Richard Borge, Michael Crichton, Kyle Dreier, … Continue reading

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Zave Smith :: I am a Collector of Stories

by Zave Smith Be open. You never know what might happen. An unknown person reaches out, looking for a photographer to document the changes her body is going through. A picture of a bald woman is enclosed. It does not … Continue reading

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Zave Smith Gives Back

A short, two minute video about Zave Smith’s work with Flashes of Hope. To see more go to Zave’s website and Altpick page.

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by Zave Smith In today’s crowded multi-channel media market, it has become more important  than ever for companies to create communications that are on brand.  We live in the era of very short attention spans.  We live in an era … Continue reading

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Photographer Zave Smith :: In His Own Words

by Zave Smith I have often said that commercial art is about the answers while fine art is about the questions.  Personally, I find questions much more interesting than answers.  I have attempted in my commercial work to walk that … Continue reading

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Instead of Satire, I Used Fart Jokes.

by Zave Smith Yes, I said. Sounds like fun. I then hung up the phone and asked myself, “How are you going to pull this one off?” This is often the commercial photographers plight.  We are asked to do something … Continue reading

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