Documenting the splendor of our natural world, Los Angeles based photographer Eric J. Smith shines a light on the most pressing issues of our time. His images have been featured by National Geographic, Smithsonian, and the Royal Photographic Society. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Eric’s career has been a consistent evolution. From Creative Director roles at top agencies in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, to directing documentary content for social good at CBS, his creative journey continues to unfold. A passionate oceans and wildlife advocate, he has a storied career of creative work for non-profits such as Waterkeeper Alliance, Rainforest Action Network, Earthjustice, 350.org, The Greater Yellowstone Coalition, American Forests and the Rainforest Alliance.
Eric’s photographs have been exhibited by National Geographic, most recently at the Conference of the Parties (COP22), the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco and in their “View from Above” exhibition at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Eric has had two solo exhibitions of photographs: “Abstract/Earth” at Hermosa Design in Hermosa Beach, California and “Progress + Light” at the Epoxybox Gallery in Venice, California.
With a discerning eye and a powerful set of creative tools, Eric’s award winning storytelling evokes a sense of dynamism and timelessness. His mission is to share the diversity and beauty of our planet by evoking a sense of wonder, awe and most importantly, empathy.
