Here's a fun question, "Who is Lee Smith?"
My answer is likely as diverse as yours is. I'm a husband, a father, a retired US Navy Senior Chief, a corporate skilled-trades and leadership instructor, and an avid photographer. I've wrapped the globe multiple times, and having done so I've had the opportunity to mix my favorite things: People, events like car shows, going to concerts, and making photographs.
I started taking photography seriously while in the Navy, and snapped shots of thousands of interesting people, places, things, and events all over the world. I love showing people what life is like in parts of the world they may never be able to visit. I love taking photos of people, in all settings, but especially at events. I'm also a fan of music, specifically live music of all kinds. There's just something magical about the connection the performing artists have with the audience, and with each other. I feel honored to have the opportunity to help capture that connection so the artists and audiences can revisit that moment for all time.
Lee Smith in action. Photo by Jim Newell. Digital Still. March 28, 2019
