— Russell Smith is a passionate professional, inspired by the city that surrounds him. A born Capetonian, he trained as an art director both here and in Paris, before turning his eye to photography. Russell works with either natural light, or with flash, but is always exacting about the details of a shoot. Most recently, he has created strikingly unique portraits by combining a bespoke lighting set-up with post-production techniques.

— Russell has shot on location internationally – from Tuscany to Istanbul, from Mauritius to Botswana. But likes to work in studio as well as on location.

— His ad clients include the Mount Nelson Hotel, Woolworths, Pick n Pay, McCain’s, Le Creuset, Chef’s Warehouse, Auction Alliance, @Home, Wakame restaurant and Massmart. He has also photographed for magazines like Gourmet Traveller(Australia), GQ, Marie Claire, Town and Country (USA), National Geographic Traveller, House and Leisure, Living etc (UK), Visi, and Elle.

— Russell loves a good idea.