Mark Smith Photography

Every once in a while a piece of camera gear comes along that surprises you. The Sony 200-600 G lens has done just that. It has quickly become my favorite tool for capturing wildlife video. In this video I highlight five reasons why I think […]

Good light is a term that gets thrown around the photography community all the time but the sometimes elusive Golden Hour light is what every artist seems to be chasing. Does really make that much a difference? In this video I photograph some beautiful black […]

Sometimes everything just seems to fall into place and you get to fully enjoy an amazing photography experience where the sky is filled with hungry birds who are intent on competing for food. I had one of those days and tested the Nikon Z9 for […]

It isn’t everyday that you get your hands and a brand new Nikon flagship mirrorless camera and it isn’t everyday that you get to see a White Pelican swallow a shark whole. Luckily I had the Nikon Z9 there to capture the action. Want to […]

I have been using Sony mirrorless cameras for quite some time now and have managed to pick up quite a few great tips along my mirrorless camera journey. In this video, I share my favorite Pro tips for getting the most out of your Sony […]

In February of 2021 I was lucky enough to spend a morning with some newly hatched Sandhill cranes. I used my Sony A7RIV and the Sony A7SIII to capture some incredible moments that helps tell the story of two brand new Sandhill Crane chicks. This […]

After many days stranded at sea, the Osprey has landed. The books is finally in my hand an now on its way to you! Enjoy!

I get asked a lot of questions and I love being able to help by answering the majority of them. One of the most frequent questions I have been getting lately is this. Mark, are you going to get a Nikon Z9? The answer is […]

Fall in Florida brings cooler weather and loads of migrating birds! One of which just so happens to be my favorite feathery creature: The Osprey. In this video I highlight some of the ospreys who have migrated into the area including one that is skilled […]

It has been a while since I have made a “What’s In My Bag” video but a lot of people asked so I thought I would highlight what gear I regularly use on my day to day outings. I like to travel with a minimal […]