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Director of Photograpy

Joshua W. Smith is a Los Angeles-based Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience crafting dynamic, cinematic visuals across documentary, sports, comedy, and commercial genres. Known for his distinct vérité style and ability to capture authentic moments, Joshua has captured hundreds of high-profile projects featuring elite athletes, actors, comedians, and cultural icons. His extensive credits include acclaimed documentary series such as The Last Dance (Netflix/ESPN), The Comedy Store (Showtime), Good Rivals (Amazon Prime), and 24/7 (HBO), as well as award-winning documentaries like The Redeem Team (Netflix) and Kareem: Minority of One (HBO). Joshua’s camera work has elevated content for major networks and platforms including Netflix, HBO, ESPN, Showtime, CBS, NBC, Amazon Prime, NatGeo, and the NFL Network. With a portfolio that spans cinematic features, music promos, brand campaigns, and comedy specials, his visual storytelling continues to bring powerful narratives to life on screen.

Joshua W. Smith, holding a camera, smiling outdoors in a snowy mountain landscape.

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smith.joshua.w@gmail.com

Los Angeles, California