Heirloom Portraits
by Greg Smith

Field Sessions present clients an opportunity to engage the heirloom portrait experience at a discounted rate. Each one hour booking provides ample time for the collaborative process to define a unique setting and mood for your image. Clients select their favorite from six 4x5 negatives which is then delivered as an 8x10 fine art print and hi-res drum scan.
Spaces are limited to six per field day and fill quickly.
Price: $460

Upcoming Field Sessions:

October 25th November 8th & 15th

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

Spaces are limited, secure your spot now!

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Heirloom Portraits by Greg Smith

A large format film camera doesn’t just take pictures — it creates portraits that become
heirlooms.

In a world of instant everything, Greg Smith offers something different: a return to the slow,
soulful art of portraiture. In contrast to hobbyists riding the recent wave of analog throwback,
Greg began his study of photography, and embarked on a decades-long career in the
entertainment industry, shooting on film.

Unlike a digital shoot, choosing from a thousand clicks to find the best take, large format film
paints the image. Richer and more tactile, the subjects of each portrait collaborate in this
deliberate process to create profound and timeless keepsakes that last for generations.

In a world of instant images, the slow rhythm of 4x5 photography invites something different —
rather than capture, the camera reflects. Greg’s approach invites subjects to go behind the dark
cloth and view the world through the camera’s ground glass: to choose the setting, compose the
frame, and settle into the moment. This collaboration provides subjects with agency; it draws
children in and creates space for parents to soften and simply be seen. The result is a portrait
that feels not styled, but lived in — a reflection of who we are, not just how we look.

The vibrant nature of film, softness of natural light, and intimacy of process infuse the images
with qualities that clearly differentiate them from digital capture.

For those looking to mark a season of life with artistry and intention, Greg is offering a limited
number of portrait sessions.

Private Sessions

The Consultation

A relaxed, in-depth conversation to get to know one another. Greg will scout locations,
study the light, and collaborate with you on how you’d like to be seen. This typically
takes one to two hours, depending on the setting.

The Shoot

Greg begins with 35mm film in a candid, documentary style, allowing subjects to find
connection in front of the camera, helping everyone settle naturally into the process of
image making.

Large Format Portraiture

Shooting with a 4x5 camera requires each frame to be carefully composed. The pace
slows. Subjects are invited to approve frames and participate in a more intentional
image-making process where presence is the goal.

Post-Production

All film is processed and scanned. Greg reviews the work with you to choose the final
large-format images, which are then artistically mastered.

The Final Delivery

You’ll receive archival-quality prints and all relevant digital files—lasting artifacts of a
meaningful experience.

For pricing and inquiries, contact Greg:

olaonda@mac.com
310-951-0446