Amanda Smith, Photojournalist

02/16/2026

Voters gathered in Palatka to question congressional candidate Eric Yonce on immigration policy, district funding, and his vision for Florida’s 6th district.

02/13/2026

The response to my transition into photojournalism has been much bigger and more immediate than I expected. Next week- full time covering and reporting the fight to turn the tide in Florida!

02/12/2026

My first self-published article is live now.

While me original plan was to begin writing articles in April, this story needed telling now.

Please take a moment to read about Denisha's fight to open.

Books, Barriers, and Bravery: Ocala Woman Battles to Open Black-Owned After-Hours Bookshop From the time she was a young girl, Denisha Williamson-Walker was a voracious reader who dreamed of one day owning her own bookstore. When she turned 41 last year, she decided it was time to make that dream a....

02/08/2026

Yesterday the people of Jacksonville came together to say ICE OUT NOW.

02/08/2026

Bad Bunny's Album of the Year acceptance speech on an ICE OUT protest sign in Jacksonville, FL yesterday.

08/03/2025

Had the privilege of documenting the Jewels of The Future back to school party this afternoon. There was a huge turnout and the kids had a blast. Not even a sudden downpour could put a damper on their day.