Rick Smoak

I was born in Tacoma,Wa. and have lived in Atlanta and New Jersey. However, for most of my life I have lived in South Carolina. 

My wife is a retired teacher. She taught at the high school and college levels. My daughter is a brand new RN working in a pediatric practice. Just by virtue of their jobs they make the world a better place every day. 

And me? I’m a photographer. I love to create photographs that place my clients in the spotlight and share their talents with their audience.

Over the years I have photographed talented, creative professionals in business, healthcare, finance, education and the arts. I have had the privilege of creating portraits of doctors, lawyers, and CEOs as well as small business owners, architects and laborers, who make life better for us all.

It is a gift to meet and work with accomplished professionals in every area of our world. 

My background in photography started after high school when I worked at an Eastman Kodak plant in the day and attended a tech school at night. Then I discovered Ansel Adams B&W photography. That is when a hobby became an obsession. The technical side of photography has always clicked with me it just came easy. The challenge was turning a creative hobby into a viable small business. That is sometimes still a challenge. At this point in my career I should be thinking about retiring. However, I feel like I am just getting started and I enjoy meeting new people and creating new images as much as ever.

Some of the clients we have worked with

Sonoco Samsung

Schnable Engineering Blue Cross Blue Shield

Merrill Lynch Harvest Hope

Naturally Brand Queens University

HGTV Nexsen Pruet

Thermal Tech Union Switch And Signal

Ritedose Adco

Scana Lexington Medical

Tidelands Healthcare Providence Hospital

University of South Carolina Johnson and Johnson

Edventure McGuinn Homes

Slinky Mary Black Hospital

Still Hopes Wellmore