Marcus Smith
Inside Iris Nights
Marcus Smith talks about documenting “Crew Love: A Basketball Diary,” why he titled his lecture “Imaginary Fear” and his advice to young photographers.
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Born and raised in Chicago, Marcus Smith received his degree in business economics from the University of Illinois. He loves Michael Jordan and the Bulls, and owns 75 pairs of gym shoes, still in their original boxes. Smith’s photography clients include Nike Basketball and Football, Asics, Jordan Brand, ESPN Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Runner’s World Magazine and many…
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Emerging is comprised of works from photographers who have been featured in “PDN’s 30,” representing a range of styles and genres and demonstrating a distinctive vision, creativity and versatility.
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Exhibit
Emerging
Emerging is comprised of works from photographers who have been featured in “PDN’s 30,” representing a range of styles and genres and demonstrating a distinctive vision, creativity and versatility.
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Photographer
Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith’s photography clients include Nike Basketball and Football, Asics, Jordan Brand, ESPN Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Runner’s World Magazine and many more.