<div id="crumbs"><a href="https://www.graphistudio.com/en/">Home</a> &raquo; <span class="current">Page</span></div>{"id":83563,"date":"2026-01-30T14:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/?page_id=83563"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:34:05","slug":"matthew-jordan-smith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/en\/accademia\/ambassador-program\/matthew-jordan-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Jordan Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#00000000&#8243; class=&#8221;ambassadorbg&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;navtoppageleft&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#00000000&#8243; class=&#8221;ambassadorbg&#8221;][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#FCFCF8&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Matthew Jordan Smith<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;nocaps&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\">Fashion Photography<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#FCFCF8&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"single_image wpb_content_element align-left    \" data-animation=\"none\" data-delay=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.graphistudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Matthew-Jordan-Smith_profile_c-1000x1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row class=&#8221;ambassadorbg&#8221;][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#FCFCF8&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;padding-4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matthew Jordan Smith is an award-winning photographer, Nikon Ambassasor, visual storyteller, and global educator whose work lives at the intersection of craft, connection, and legacy.<br \/>\nWith a career spanning more than three decades, Matthew has photographed some of the world\u2019s most influential figures, including Oprah Winfrey, Aretha Franklin, Zendaya, Samuel L. Jackson, Angelina Jolie, Michael Jordan and George Lucas, while creating campaigns for global brands such as L\u2019Or\u00e9al, Pantene, Revlon, and Microsoft. His work has appeared on hundreds of magazine covers and in major international publications.<br \/>\nBeyond commercial success, Matthew is known for creating images that feel personal, human, and timeless. His photography is rooted in presence, listening deeply to his subjects and creating an environment where people feel seen rather than posed. This approach has made him a trusted collaborator for celebrities, executives, artists, and everyday individuals seeking portraits that reflect who they truly are.<br \/>\nIn 2021, Matthew made history as the first photographer invited by the International Olympic Committee to live inside the Olympic Village, documenting the emotional lives of athletes from around the world. His long-form personal projects, including Sepia Dreams, Future American President and Aretha Cool: The Intimate Portraits, explore identity, dignity, and legacy, and have been featured on CNN, The View, and at the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.<br \/>\nNow based in Tokyo, Matthew continues to work globally while mentoring photographers through his education platform and popular podcast, Photography Breakthrough Podcast, helping creatives build meaningful, sustainable careers rooted in purpose rather than pressure.<br \/>\nAs a Graphistudio Ambassador, Matthew\u2019s values align deeply with the brand\u2019s devotion to craftsmanship, heritage, and storytelling. He believes that the printed image, when created with intention and care, becomes more than a photograph. It becomes a physical memory, a family artifact, and a bridge between generations.<br \/>\nMatthew\u2019s work with Graphistudio celebrates photography not just as an image, but as an experience, crafted, felt, and preserved for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Links:<\/strong><br \/>\nPhotography \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matthewjordansmith.com\/\">www.matthewjordansmith.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/matthewjordansmith.com#497605155\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/masteringportraitphotography.com\/podcasts\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765463769204000&amp;usg=AOvVaw12uLNlvGCWx3iTIixG-1D0\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/matthewjordansmith.com#497605155<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Workshops &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photographybreakthroughsystem.com\/photography-breakthrough-system\">www.photographybreakthroughsystem.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/matthewjordansmith\">@matthewjordansmith<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I chose to work with Graphistudio because their quality is truly second to none, and because the experience behind that quality is just as exceptional.<br \/>\nFrom materials to craftsmanship, every detail reflects care, precision, and respect for the image. Their work doesn\u2019t just present photographs beautifully; it elevates them, ensuring they are preserved at the highest level.<br \/>\nEqually important is the human side of the brand. Graphistudio\u2019s customer support is thoughtful, responsive, and deeply invested in the success of photographers. 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