Interactive Images by Curtis A. Smith

For the past thirty-two years, I have assisted clients on their financial journey as a practicing CFP®. During the last eleven years, after my first sojourn to Italy, the photography bug captured my attention. The lure of telling stories via photographs remains a strong presence in my life.

My first mentor who planted the creative desire was Sam Gainer, CPA. Sam is an accomplished CPA, yet also possesses tremendous skills in the photographic arena. I tease Sam that God favored him with a multitude of creative talents, which include comedian, juggler, master woodworker, and pianist.

Taking courses at Rice University commenced under the tutelage of Andrew and Tammy Adams. These two kindled the fire with details on the mechanics of taking images, as well as computer skills necessary for the future explosion of images to be stored, corrected, printed, and exposed via this website.

Traveling to ideal photographic locations was spawned by Robert Hitchman, the author of Photograph America Newsletter. Robert was a referral of Sam’s and very much appreciated. I highly recommend his newsletter. As one can tell, many of the nature scenes I like to photograph are from ideas found in the Photograph America newsletter.

Another referral of Sam’s, Jackson Bridges provided tremendous inspiration during a one-day photo expedition in Page, AZ. Together, with my wife and Jackson, I spent a day in Canyon X, near Page, learning the intricacies of exposure, white balance, composure and capturing great light. I highly recommend Jackson’s company for a photo tour.

Fellow Sugar Land resident, Rod Craig is a master photographer and businessman extraordinaire. Our businesses were located in the same building for years, and affording us a special friendship via photography. Rod and I travel to the Smith-Oaks bird sanctuary in High Island TX for nature photography in the spring. His guidance continues, and is most appreciated as we plan photo shoots in the future.

This hobby, with a goal to be professional soon, could not be accomplished without my family. My wife, Debbie, has a keen eye for interesting photo angles. Her superior decorating skills are evident in the many “doors of” galleries present on this site. Thank you so much “family” for allowing me many hours of pleasure at the computer and in the field shooting.

Curtis A. Smith, CFP®