Behind the scenes Archives

15 Jul Bringing the outdoors indoors.

Posted at 11:11h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Inspiration, Kids, Photography, Photoshop by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

So what do you do when you want to go camping, but you are in lockdown and you're not into the mosquitos or sleeping in a tent? You go glamping in your living room! I am all about adventures, but sometimes I just have to improvise...

13 Jul Sailing at Home. Building a set and photographing my daughter in my living room.

Posted at 11:11h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Inspiration, Kids, Photography, Portrait, Senza categoria by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

It's there is something I've learned in life is to make the best out of every situation and to be creative no matter the circumstances and/or limitations. I have missed my clients incredibly. I have missed socializing and connecting to people in real life, away...

07 Jan What makes an image powerful?

Posted at 11:11h in Behind the scenes, Photography, Photoshop by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

As you may already know I have access to lots of props. I love experimenting with different photography genres and styles, and I go from classy simple portraits to very complicated Photoshop Composites. But, what really makes an image powerful? It goes beyond any photography or...

24 Dec Merry Christmas from Sunny Florida!

Posted at 11:11h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Inspiration, Kids, Photography, Photoshop by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

The holiday season came pretty fast and it’s almost gone. I think the last half of the year flew by. But, I couldn’t let Christmas slip by without sharing here our annual Christmas Card. Earlier this year I worked with my friends at Spectacular Themes creating an...

21 Feb Under The Sea

Posted at 08:34h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Inspiration, Kids, Photography, Photoshop by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

One of the main things I tell everybody when it comes to creating composite images is to have a clear concept in mind of what you're trying to achieve and follow it with a plan. Storytelling is the main element of the work I create....

13 Feb To Infinity and Beyond.

Posted at 17:05h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Kids, Photography, Photoshop by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

Do you remember the things you used to fantasize about when you were a child? Those fun conversations you used to have with your friends or sibling about the adventures you would want to have? I remember mine clearly. I had a great childhood filled...

11 Feb It feels like it’s always raining on me.

Posted at 17:06h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Self Portraits by Gilmar Smith 0 Comments

I started the making of this picture yesterday but got short of time and craft supplies and I wasn't in the mood of posting just a snap shot. I preferred to wait and finish this and try to do two pictures today (which I'm still...

18 Jan Honey, I ate the kids!

Posted at 19:14h in Behind the scenes, Kids, Self Portraits by Gilmar Smith 2 Comments

While having coffee this morning I told my baby daddy all about the concept of this picture. I've been planning this shot for a while but my biggest concern was getting my angles right for the composite. Well, that's like a party invitation for a...

14 Jan Fire Mohawk.

Posted at 20:11h in Before and After, Behind the scenes, Self Portraits by Gilmar Smith 1 Comment

To explain how this shot came together I have to go back a couple of weeks when I was planning to start this 365 project. I knew from the very beginning I couldn't rely on inspiration. It's silly to think that every morning a pink...

02 Apr Lemme splash your face!

Posted at 23:07h in Behind the scenes, Photography by Gilmar Smith 11 Comments

So a week ago I was scrolling down posts on G+ and I read my friend Jake Johnson was handing out Photography assignments (yeah, like a boss) so I stepped in and asked him for one. Oh I didn't have an idea of what I was getting...