We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Joshhua Smith. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Joshhua below.

Hi Joshhua, thanks for joining us today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?

I think the main thing it takes to be successful is authenticity. I’m still figuring out the other parts. It also, is about who you know. In reality, it can be hard to break out in the creative industry. I, personally, have my accolades for photography, but I am still figuring it out daily, more and more. The opportunities that I have received though, was strictly because of my authenticity to my craft, my authenticity to the people involved, and because of the people who share my work.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

“The Classic Shot” was created to portray everyday culture, through the lens of a camera. I am a freelance photographer, by the name of Joshua Smith, who dabbles in fashion, editorial, and portrait photography. My work has been featured on major brands, including major music artist and brand collaborator, Lil Yachty’s nail art brand collaboration “Crete”, the clothing brand “NYRVA”, and featured in 3 magazine articles. I was, also, a 2022 nominee for “Photographer of the Year” with the inaugural Atlanta Art Awards. Recently my work, “God Body”, has been featured in the most recent Colorbloc Magazine issue, “My Body is Art”, with Amber Riley for the cover. Currently, I am based in the Atlanta/Middle Georgia area. I seek to tell a story, through every picture that I take. I, genuinely, love what I do.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A major lesson that I had to learn is that one “no” or even a million “no’s” does not define you or your gift. For a couple of years, before I finally got my work to be featured in ColorBloc Magazine’s ISSUE 14, I applied. Time after time I applied and heard nothing. Even so, I continued to apply and finally got featured.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I have a couple of goals on my creative journey. I want to open up a creative studio. I want to travel more and work with certain celebrities as personal photographers. I would love for my work to be on covers such as Paper Magazine, Vogue Magazine, and more. I have so many goals, that I intend to achieve.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.theclassicshot.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forjvsh/