Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When did you first fall in love with photography? Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith opens his Main Stage Bild Expo presentation with what made him fall in love with photography and how he felt when he got lost. Matthew shares his career and journey on how he was able to find what he loved about photography again. Photography is more than just images, it's the connection and story behind them.

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0:00 When did you first fall in love with photography?
2:37 Feeling lost as a photographer
7:38 About Matthew and his career
12:28 What Matthew thought success meant to him
16:38 Photography is more than just images - Matthew finding his why again
31:40 Connection with people
34:50 How photography can transform lives
36:37 Retouching with Evoto AI
38:27 How to create a strong connection with people
40:10 Closing thoughts / Q&A

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