Category Archives: paul melcher

I Just Got Good(er)

Posted on October 9, 2007 by

all material on this site are copy-written by Zave Smith (www.zavesmith.com) no usage or copying permitted.   Today I finished printing a new portfolio.  Looking over this new body of work a smile came over my face and for just … Continue reading →

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One Sunday Morning

Posted on July 13, 2007 by

 (all images copyright 2007-Zave Smith) It was a warm summertime Sunday morning.  I found myself in the pews of the First African Baptist Church. This church was founded in Philadelphia, during the year 1809 with its present building dating from … Continue reading →

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I Am Not A Doctor

Posted on May 29, 2007 by

©2007-Zave Smith I am not a doctor like my brother, nor a teacher like my spouse. I have saved no one from hell nor created a web 2.0 business. I am just a photographer. I’m not even a hell bent … Continue reading →

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Girl Accross The Street

Posted on May 18, 2007 by

©2007-Zave Smith Photography My studio is located in an industrial area in Philadelphia. Across the street an Asian man owns several food related businesses. This hard working man who barely speaks English also has his family living above the warehouses … Continue reading →

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Late Winter

Posted on May 16, 2007 by

Sometimes it takes a while to fall in love with a shoot. This one I did around two months ago. ©2007-Zave Smith Photography

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The Best Chef

Posted on May 14, 2007 by

©2007-Zave Smith Photography There are times when it requires large team to put together a shot. Many of the commercial jobs that we produce can require: A producer, clothing stylist, set stylist, hair and make up stylists, models, props, locations, … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia:

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

©2007-Zave Smith Photography Today’s fun. Thank you to all who helped.

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TOMORROWS IMAGES

Posted on November 19, 2006 by

©2006-Zave Smith Photography Advertising photography is a floating world carried by the latest trends in cultural, politics and fashion. To survive on this river you need to know when to let the currents of popular culture carry you and when … Continue reading →

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Let’s Grow!

Posted on November 16, 2006 by

©2005-Zave Smith Photography It’s the nature of this business – periods of insane work schedules and periods of insane quiet. The busy periods are easy to handle: you’re facing into the wind but with a clear sense of purpose pushing … Continue reading →

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