aLIVE
bsmitty’s sixth photo project titled "Alive," is a unique hybrid project that seamlessly merged portraits with interviews. This project featured individuals photographed against a white backdrop, creating a sense of seclusion and allowing their essence to take center stage. Each subject's story unfolded through the accompanying interview, providing insights into their upbringing and aspirations for the future.
The combination of the portraits and interviews in "Alive" created a multi-dimensional experience for the viewers. The photographs conveyed a sense of vulnerability and introspection, while the interviews added depth and context, allowing the subjects' to be heard. bsmitty demonstrated even further on his ability to merge portraiture and storytelling, creating a powerful fusion of art and human experience.