Matthew Jordan Smith

There is a reason that clients such as Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks call Matthew Jordan Smith time and time again. They know about the Matthew Jordan Smith Experience (MJSEXP). In the past 20 years, Matthew has worked with celebrity clientele including Jennifer Connelly, Halle Berry, Britney Spears, Jamie Foxx and Mandy Moore. Top beauty clients including Pantene, L’Oreal, Revlon, and Olay are also just a few of Matthew’s long-term clientele. Matthew creates an environment where the subjects instantly feel comfortable in showing their true selves. The result? Beautiful, clean, iconic images that stand apart.Officially sponsored by Kodak, Microsoft and Sony, Matthew is also a guest judge on the international sensation, America's Next Top Model. In addition to photographing numerous magazine covers, Matthew has been interviewed by many publications including In Style and Essence. He has also appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, E! Entertainment, and Good Day New York. In 2001, Matthew published his first book Sepia Dreams. Sepia Dreams is a stunning collection of 50 African-American icons including images of Gregory Hines, Tyra Banks, Samuel Jackson and Vanessa Williams. Matthew not only photographed his subjects, but also conducted candid interviews in which they share their journeys towards reaching their dreams.Matthew’s second book, Lost & Found, was sanctioned by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and sponsored by Microsoft. This powerful collection features families who have endured the terrifying abduction of children. Matthew is currently working on his third book. Matthew is highly sought out for speaking engagements around the world and is a guest speaker at many prestigious photography schools. He sits on the board of both Kids With a Cause Europe and APA/LA. A native of New York City, Matthew resides in Los Angeles.