Randy Smith (b. 1984) is a Brooklyn-based photographer, visual producer, and music creator working at the intersection of image, rhythm, and story.

A graduate of Pratt Institute (BFA, Photography), Randy has built a career across editorial and commercial environments—from photographing talent at BET to crafting still lifes and documenting New York’s restaurant culture for The New York Times. His work is defined by technical precision and emotional awareness, with a focus on the small details that give people and spaces their presence.

He approaches each project with curiosity and collaboration, drawn to the interplay between light, structure, and atmosphere that turns documentation into narrative. Whether on set with a creative team or developing a concept independently, he values clarity, intention, and craft.

Music remains a parallel and foundational practice. As a first-generation Jamaican raised in a home where sound shaped daily life, Randy began playing guitar at ten. Today, as a multi-instrumentalist and producer, he creates textured, rhythm-driven compositions featured in documentary films and advertising campaigns. The same instincts that guide his photography—timing, tone, and restraint—inform his music.

Outside of commissioned work, Randy’s creative life is grounded in family, community, and an ongoing commitment to growth. As a father, he is increasingly aware of the power of representation, memory, and legacy—ideas that quietly shape the way he sees and creates.

For Randy, photography and music are complementary languages—two ways of shaping light and time into something lasting.

Contact

 PHONE — 617.549.2312

EMAIL — RASEANSMITH@GMAIL.COM