Anthony Smith
Professional Photographer · the4color
United States, ID
In My Own Words
Over the last decade, I have worked as a Director of Photography, Photo Editor and Commercial Photographer. From a college internship with Bike Magazine in 2007, I would end up leading the visual direction of the brand as their Director of Photography in 2017. In 2020 I co-founded Beta Magazine - a quarterly mountain bike print publication.
Leveraging my extensive editorial experience, I have developed an unmistakable style with my work. My passion is creating narrative and I aim to communicate experience to elicit a visceral response with photography.
Work Experience
Professional Photographer
the4color2008 – Present
A Photographer and Photo Director based in Bellingham, Washington. I specialize in leading the visual direction of editorial brands, producing authentic content for print, digital and social platforms. My photography has been featured in global campaigns by prominent commercial clients.
Photo Director
Beta MTB2020 – 2022
• Co-Founder • Directed the visual brand strategy from concept to launch. • Managed a global network of 60+ photographers. • Curated content for print, online and social platforms. • Implemented a membership content model for all online content. • Produced and shot all studio images.
Director Of Photography - Bike Magazine
TEN: The Enthusiast Network2014 – 2018
• Produced editorial content for nine print issues annually. • Managed a global network of 100+ photographers. • Directed visual brand strategy. • Curated daily content for 1M+ followers (525K FB / 505K IG). • Produced and shot all studio images.
Assistant Photo Editor - Bike, Powder & Paved Magazines
TEN: The Enthusiast Network2010 – 2014
• Splitting my time between Bike, Powder, and Paved I played an integral role in maintaining the extensive photo files of each title. • Photo research and file management. • Wrote gear reviews for Bike’s print and online properties. • Produced studio product photography for all three titles. • Shot feature content for Bike and Paved.
Editorial Contributor - Bike Magazine
TEN: The Enthusiast Network2008 – 2010
• Wrote gear reviews and shot accompanying images for both print and online.
