mds photography

Michael Smith | 667-308-6831 | msmith@mdsphotomd

Since I was 12 years old, photography has been my passion. It began with a used Polaroid. Although my family often couldn't afford to buy film for me, I wasn't deterred. I would frame scenes with my hands, mimicking a viewfinder, and imagine the shot. What people noticed then, and still say now, is that I have “the eye.”

Over the years, I’ve turned that passion into a professional craft, specializing in capturing real, unscripted moments that tell a deeper story. Whether it’s a gala, family reunion, graduation, or corporate event, my focus is on the in-between moments—the laughter after a toast, a glance exchanged across a room, or a quiet pause that speaks volumes.

I’m based in Baltimore and serve clients across Maryland who are looking for more than just posed portraits. If you value authenticity and want your event, milestone, or brand to be remembered through natural, impactful images, I’d be honored to work with you.