About Stewart
1978 I have always had a passion for photography.. I don't know how many of you remember back in the day of old comic books there was a page where if you sold seeds or other things. You could pick out prizes in return.Well.That's what I did. I sent out a letter with my name and address on it requesting this company to send me a box of seeds that I would have to go sell door to door..Lucky for me.. My mother was a secretary and she would bring them to work and sell them to the people in her office.Once all my seeds were sold ..I sent that company an envelope with a money order in it and could not wait for my little Kodak 110 camera to come back..I think I was like 8 years old when I did this.. I wish I knew where that little 110 camera was today because that is where it all started.
1980 There was always a camera around. My sister who is 7 years older than me was her high school yearbook photographer and she always let me use the camera when she would bring it home with her. I loved getting the pictures developed that I would take of my childhood friends and we would just laugh at them.I knew there was something to photography when all I had to do was take a picture, hold it up to them and they would laugh or smile with out me even having to say a word. As a youngster I thought that was powerful stuff.
1982 My sister came home one day from college. My parents were bringing me to a Red Sox game.I begged my sister if I could use her camera and she let me bring it to Fenway . I remember going through the gate anxious to get close to the field to take pictures of the players. I remember the players were signing autographs and I looked at this photographer that was on the field taking pics of the guys and the crowd.I remember thinking to myself.. How cool would that be?? Well anyways..That same year when the yearbook came out.There is a page of Rich Gedman. He was one of the catchers for the Sox at the time. Well..In the back ground with a dutch boy hair cut and red puffy cheeks is me!!! With my sisters rainbow colored camera strap around my neck. ( it was rainbow colored because at the time..Mork and Mindy was in it's prime hence Mork's rainbow colored suspenders )
1985 I bought my very own first SLR camera.It was a Pentax P3 and I bought it at the Service Merchandise at the Lewiston Plaza with my tax return money.
1986 I joined my high school yearbook staff and became a contributing photographer.
1987 I photographed my whole entire high school yearbook for the most part. I shot all our sports, school plays, Chorus concerts and a ton of candids.
1988 I go to CMTC in Auburn, Maine for graphic arts on the advice of my guidance counselor and quit because it just wasn't for me.I knew I wanted to be a photographer and not a graphic artist.I did however shoot for the yearbook.
1989-1992 I work construction, carpentry, convenience stores and landscaping to save money to go to Photography School after getting accepted but not able to afford to go.. I never want to dig a ditch or work a mill shutdown again in my life!! The same goes for flippin burgers and working at a big apple.On that note.Don't give these kids a hard time when you go to a fast food place.. It's harder than you think.
1992 I get accepted to Rhode Island School of Photography for the second time and can go now because I qualify for financial aid and I saved some money over the past year. I am going to make the best of it!!
1994 I graduate in the top ten of my class from the Rhode Island School Of Photography where I studied portraiture, Commercial and photojournalism.
1995 I become the official team photographer for the Portland Sea Dogs ( AA Minor League Baseball Team for the Boston Red Sox ) and the Portland Pirates ( Minor League Hockey team for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks ) I also get my first Major league baseball cards published.. The two players were Vladimir Guerrero and Livan Hernandez. I also get my first international image published in the USA Today of Portland Pirates Goalie Jim Carey.
1996 I get my own studio in Portland.
1997 -2007 I get my work published in numerous magazines such as , FHM, Maxim, 2Wheel Tuner, Muscle & Fitness, Mens Health, Shape, Muscle Fitness Hers, YM, Baseball America, USA Today, Port City Life, Down East and Readers Digest.I have had 3 girls featured as the Sexy Girl Next Door on the Playboy Cyber Club...I photographed the entire 2005 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar and also their head shots and content they used for their web site and yearbook. I have also photographed two other entire calendars for the Minor League Football team the Maine Tom Cats and Maines Hard Rock station the Bone for their Bone Babes Calendar.
I am still the official team photographer for the Portland Sea Dogs where I shoot their web content, Year Book, Team shot, Head Shots, Baseball Cards and other promotional needs.
I am the official photographer and a judge for the Maine UPN Hit tv show " Maine Model " . My job for the tv show consists of coming up with concepts, shooting content and more..
I was on a reality show called Best of the Best in where 20 of the best photographers through out the United Stats went out to Nevada to compete against each other in a head to head battle against each other photographing models to find out who is number 1. ..I made it into the top 10 and then had to go to Atlanta to find out if I won or not. Unfortunately.. I did not win but just chalked it up to another experience where I met some good talented photographers.
I have photographed numerous concerts , events and bands cd covers.
My work has appeared and featured on many web sites.
I work with modeling agencies throughout New England and the United States.
I have done advertising campaigns for CoCo Magoo, Spoil Me Rotten, Ann Veronica, Casco Bay Wool Works, Sand Baggers Golf Apperal, Rain Maker Water Co. and more...
I enjoy working with new and experienced talent and would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have for me.
Please contact me by phone at 207-772-0911 or toll free 1-877-236-9420.
My rates start at $250.00 and go up from there.
All prices include a low res cd of all the images we shoot that day. You will then pick out images to have retouched which then go on a hi res cd for you to use for your portfolio or comp cards.You will receive your cd with in two days of the shoot.
If you are not satisfied with just getting published in your local paper and would like to get published on a more national scale Stewart Smith can help you get there!!! No cheesey,blurry and predictable pictures here!!The lighting,color and composition will always be what you need to get to that next level!!!
Looking great for your photoshoot:
I have a professional make up artist ( Beth Swenson ) that will make you look your very best for your photo shoot.Please ask me for more details.
Using my Photography for great causes:
I am very involved with fund raising...I donate autographed pictures of sports/entertainment figures to raise money for different organizations. I am involved with the American Cancer Society / The Cancer and Kids Program / Camp Sunshine / Make a Wish / Salvation Army and the Ripple Effect and more...If you are in need of an auction item for a good cause please contact me for more info...I would be more than happy to help.
I run specials every now and then...If you split a shoot with another model..I give each model a break in price..Please ask me for details.
If you have worked with me before...I am now having customer appreciation specials...Please ask for the details.
My Rates:
Head Shot special........... $250.00
1/2 day shoot.................. $500.00
Full day shoot................. $800.00
You will receive a low res cd of all the images that are taken to view.
For the head shot ...You will pick out one image that will be professionally retouched and sent to you in hi res and low res form....This is a great way to at least have something you can send to an agency for them to send out and hopefully get you work.
For the half day ...You will pick out 4 images that will be professionally retouched and sent to you in hi res and low res form....This is a great way to make a comp card, update your portfolio and post images online.
For the full day ...You will pick out 8 images that will be professionally retouched and sent to you in hi res and low res form....This is a great way to bulk up your portfolio,comp cards and images to post online on modeling sites.
All of your images that you ever choose will be professionally retouched before you receive them.
You will receive a model release form that will allow you to use the images for internet use, your portfolio and comp cards.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
What is expected from you the model:
Be on time for your appointment..Being 5 minutes early is fine..DO NOT show up 20 or 30 minutes early....If you are running more than 5 minutes late..It is courteous to call me to let me know when to expect you to arrive.
Unless you are a minor ( under the age of 18 ) you should arrive by yourself....Treat this as you would any job...You are there to do a shoot..Not hang out and socialize with friends...When doing a shoot..I need and expect your full attention..I don't need help moving my lights or holding reflectors.....If you are not comfortable with this..Please discuss this topic with me ahead of time so we can figure out some sort of solution....If you are coming in from out of town and you want to drive up with a friend..That is totally fine with me and understandable. Just make sure you tell that person they will have to occupy their time else where other than the studio while we shoot and that you will contact them once we are done.
Bring a great selection of outfits...Try to change it up a little so they don't all look the same.
Accessorize...Bring jewelry, hats, shoes that go with your outfits.
Go through magazines..Tear pictures out of those magazines and bring them along with you to show me what you like or find interesting.
If you have hired my make up artist.....Show up with no make up and dry hair with no products such as gel or spray.
For your nails...Either clear or french manicure....
Do not wear any type of white powder for under arm deodorant...That is not attractive to see in your pictures.
Turn your cell phone off or put it on silent....Unless you are expecting an important phone call...Put your cell phone away and make calls/text messages after the shoot has finished. ( it's important to stay focused and have no distractions. )
Do not make plans that day..Sometime shoots go longer than expected...Although you may think we will finish at 5 or 6 and we have a beautiful sun set happening in front of us..We may continue to shoot for a little while longer...
Keep in mind..I am just a photographer..I am not an agent...I will help you as best I can to get on the right foot but I cannot promise anyone work unless if I am in charge of the photo shoot....You must try to use as many resources as you can find on your own..Go to google.com and type in "modeling agencies" and the state you want to model in and see what happens.
I guess that's it for now...Once again..If you have any questions about what i have just told you...Please let me know prior to the day of our shoot.
