I am a photojournalist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am currently a Central Michigan University senior majoring in photojournalism. I work as a freelance multimedia journalist and as a Staff Photographer for the independent student newspaper, Central Michigan Life.

I have always had a passion for photography, but delivering the Ann Arbor News for 6 years as a child sparked my interest and career in journalism. I have gone from delivering the news to producing the news about the wonderful people of my hometown of Ann Arbor, as well as the great state of Michigan. I have an insatiable appetite for quality visual storytelling and look forward to where my career is taking me.

In my spare time I enjoy travel and nature photography, working on an ongoing night photography project, riding my motorcycle and bicycle, reading and cooking tasty foods.

I am always looking for a new project to do with my photography. Let me know what I can do for you!

- Jeffrey Smith

Honors/Awards:

Google Photography Prize 2012: Worldwide Finalist

Society of Professional Journalists 2011 Mark of Excellence: 1st place, Breaking News

Society of Professional Journalists 2010 Mark of Excellence: 1st place, News; 3rd place, Sports

Michigan Press Photographers Assn. 2011 POY: Honorable Mention, General News, Portrait

Michigan Press Assn. 2011 Better Newspaper Contest: 2nd place, News

Michigan Press Assn. 2010 Better Newspaper Contest: 2nd place, Multimedia