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Brad Smith

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Vice President, Photography at WWE
📍 New York, New York, United States

Brad is the Vice President of Photography at WWE, leveraging over 35 years of experience in visual storytelling from prior leadership roles at Sports Illustrated and The New York Times. A University of Florida B. F. A. graduate, his extensive career also includes serving as an Assistant Director of Photography for the White House. People who have worked with him describe him as intelligent and knowledgeable.

Outside of work, Brad is dedicated to fostering the next generation of talent, serving as a faculty member for multiple photography workshops. He is passionate about using photography for social good, holding advisory and creative board positions at non-profits like Photo Start and NYC Salt, which empower youth through photography.

Unique fact: Early in his career, Brad served as an Associate Director of Photography for the White House during the Clinton administration.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Photography
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Visual Storytelling
Central to his 35-year career, he emphasizes capturing the spectacle of sports entertainment and documenting moments for now and forever.
Mentoring Photographers
He is a long-time faculty member at Summit Workshops and serves on the board of the Eddie Adams Workshop, showing a deep commitment to educating other photographers.
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Career

Work history

3-2017
Vice President, Photography
WWE
2-2016
Founder/Director
Brad Smith Creative
1-2015
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Photo Start
3-2013 - 1-2016
Director of Photography
Sports Illustrated
1-2010 - 12-2020
Creative Board
NYC SALT
In the press

Media appearances

Still Photography & the WWE, with Brad Smith & Rich Freeda. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Beyond the Image Podcast: WWE VP of Photography Brad Smith. Featured in Libsyn (Beyond the Image)
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Education
1977 - 1981
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program
University of Florida
1973 - 1977
1977
Orange Park High School
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