About
We are highly-qualified, professional photographers and artists; experienced in various types of photography, including weddings, head shots, travel, family portraits, commercial photography, and lifestyle shoots, we’re known for our distinctive perspective and ability to bring out each subject’s independent expression of the self. Our goal is to capture the unique quality and personality of every individual we photograph.
E. L. Smiley is an accomplished and well-rounded photographer with over 20 years of experience and training. He is well versed in digital and traditional photography in all formats. His background includes location and wedding photography utilizing available lighting. His fine art photography has been exhibited nationally and he has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. He is capable of complex post production, editing and retouching using industry standard software.
He continually creates partnerships with local wounded warriors and veterans, while enhancing photography capabilities and providing therapeutic well-being and transformative potential careers within the arts.
Experience Highlights
- Exhibited personal photographic projects in national and regional shows.
- Utilized digital and traditional photographic techniques to produce images for print and exhibition.
- Handled location and the portrait shoots for events, collaborations, and documentation.
- Homes of Color Magazine – Historic Home – Event documentation photography.
- Senegal, Africa – Editorial, and Event photography.
Ernest has completed graduate certificates and degrees from Georgetown, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Maryland. Completed graduate degrees and certificates from Georgetown, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Maryland