Ford Smith

As the son of an Air Force service man stationed in a small Japanese village, Ford's artistic sensibilities began to take root under the nurturing eye of an elderly japanese painter. After graduationg from the University of Mississippi with a BFA in painting, Ford moved to Atlanta where he realized a natural talent for photography.

During the late 70's and 80's Ford established his reputation as Atlanta's premier fashion and commercial photographer. The early 90's however, brought a compelling urge to return to painting.