High-End Concepts Photography - A.J. Smith

High-End Concepts Photography - A.J. Smith Bold, professional images to support Pittsburgh and Laurel Highlands region performing artists, public figures, and fashion industry trendsetters. Greetings!

Things to know about me:

- I conduct myself professionally, I approach my art seriously, and I protect my brand.
- I aspire to shoot fun, artistically bold, visually striking, emotionally engaging, and creatively unique images; however, I do not shoot pin-up, bo***ir, lingerie, bikini, implied, or n**e. I will only work with models whose portfolio content, modeling objectives and personal brandin

g align well with my own.
- I shoot in natural, or available, light, almost entirely outdoors, and rarely with any artificial light source. I don’t do studio or runway photography.
- I prefer to work on projects connected with fashion. I enjoy working with fashion and lifestyle bloggers, fashion retailers, and fashion designers.
- I also enjoy working with performing artists and athletes.
- Safety first. I welcome escorts. They can often be quite helpful.
- I appreciate collaborating in a team effort with local MUAs, stylists, and hair artists.
- For the right projects, I don’t mind traveling outside the Pittsburgh region. I have done fashion editorial shoots in Richmond, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
- My availability is limited almost entirely to weekends. I am very selective about my projects and who I work with. I will typically work on no more than 6-8 projects throughout the course of a year.
- I actually live in Latrobe, PA, which is about an hour southeast of Pittsburgh.

“Soliloquy”Confluence Ballet company artist Jaden Murphy danced this solo piece by Lea Havas exquisitely. Be sure to fol...
07/21/2023

“Soliloquy”

Confluence Ballet company artist Jaden Murphy danced this solo piece by Lea Havas exquisitely.

Be sure to follow as they launch their third season at the end of August. 2023-2024 is gonna be amazing!



“Soliloquy”This emotive piece was created by Confluence Ballet artistic director Lea Havas in loving memory of a dear fr...
07/20/2023

“Soliloquy”

This emotive piece was created by Confluence Ballet artistic director Lea Havas in loving memory of a dear friend.

Confluence performed this solo work three times in Season 2, each time by a different dancer. It’s always wondrous to see each dancer bring her unique personality to a piece.

Here, company artist Jaden Murphy pours her soul into “Soliloquy” at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre outdoor Open Air festival in Wilmerding Park.





“Once you figure out what respect tastes like, it tastes better than attention.” – PinkDancer Maegan Fewell, who recentl...
07/15/2023

“Once you figure out what respect tastes like, it tastes better than attention.” – Pink

Dancer Maegan Fewell, who recently guested with Confluence Ballet, collects her thoughts during a break in rehearsals.




Emma Takes Flight Confluence Ballet company artist Emma Brannen defies gravity during a recent performance of “Energia” ...
07/10/2023

Emma Takes Flight

Confluence Ballet company artist Emma Brannen defies gravity during a recent performance of “Energia” choreographed by company artist Jaden Murphy.

This bold, compelling piece is very high energy, very physically demanding of the artist-athletes of Confluence.
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Jacquea Mae and Byron Nash, of the group NASH.V.ILL, took the stage at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air festival in ...
06/25/2023

Jacquea Mae and Byron Nash, of the group NASH.V.ILL, took the stage at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air festival in Wilmerding Park.

Presented by Pittsburgh’s August Wilson African American Cultural Center, this stellar duo rock the park. Jacquea is an amazing vocalist and a dynamic stage presence.


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Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae, half of the group NASH.V.ILL, performed at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air festival in ...
06/25/2023

Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae, half of the group NASH.V.ILL, performed at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air festival in Wilmerding Park.

This stellar duo was presented by Pittsburgh’s August Wilson African American Cultural Center.


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Every professional ballerina has her superpowers.  Among Jessica de Jong’s is an uncanny ability to hold a challenging b...
05/28/2023

Every professional ballerina has her superpowers. Among Jessica de Jong’s is an uncanny ability to hold a challenging balanced position for an eternity. More than once while seeing videos of her in performances I thought the video had frozen up. Nope, just Jessica doing her thing.

Fun shoot with the dancers of Confluence Ballet, getting stoked for Season 3!





The BallerinaConfluence Ballet company artist Jaden MurphyBrilliant dancer, gifted choreographer, beloved teacher.      ...
05/22/2023

The Ballerina

Confluence Ballet company artist Jaden Murphy

Brilliant dancer, gifted choreographer, beloved teacher.





Blessed to work with Megan Altemus and an amazing creative team recently.Meg’s an amazing woman—corporate exec, model, a...
04/24/2023

Blessed to work with Megan Altemus and an amazing creative team recently.

Meg’s an amazing woman—corporate exec, model, artist, reiki master, dog lover, outdoor fitness addict.



Professional styling by the incomparable Elisabeth Leach at

Makeup by the extraordinary Catt Berlin of .art

MiaPatty Bell’s studio in Brookline is a wonderful place to gather and do a shoot.fosterrr    Styled by Megan.          ...
04/01/2023

Mia

Patty Bell’s studio in Brookline is a wonderful place to gather and do a shoot.
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Styled by Megan.

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