Creating the dark....with light
photography, Done differently...
Ted Smith is a British photographic artist working exclusively with medium-format analogue film. His work explores darkness but using intense light to portray strength.
Finalist of Film Photographer of the Year 2026.
Available for campaigns in London, nationally or globally.
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Photographing model Volodina during a Beautiful Creatures branded shoot.
Awards, Publications and Features
Finalist in Analogue Wonderland and Kodak Winter Competition 2026
Finalist in UK Film Photographer of the Year 2026
Published by 1994 Magazine, April 2025 , OHAGURO Edition
Awarded "Expert Commended" (in top 20) in UK Film Photographer of the Year 2024
Published by Malvie (French Editorial) Magazine, 2024
Published by Swanky Magazine, Spellbound Edition 2024
Published series by Kodak Professional Global, 2024
Winner of Kodak Alaris "Low Light Magic" competition, 2019
Interviewed by "The Negative Positives Podcast"
Interviewed by the "Classic Camera Revival Podcast", twice.
Published by World Wildlife Fund 2010
