Authentic, edgy and emotive, Lydia Smith is a passionate portrait photographer based in Dundee, UK who strives to capture and convey the true spirit of her subjects. Focused on making her clients feel at ease, Lydia knows that the best portraits come from genuine connection, allowing her to reveal the true character of each individual she photographs.

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Lydia Smith is a not just a camera operator, she is a lighting enthusiast, a creative director, stylist, and set designer. Lydia’s personal work known to feature themes considering visibility, identity, beauty, and the female gaze which she explores through a neurodivergent lens, something that wasn’t unearthed until her late 30s. A keen houseplant fanatic, Lydia loves to use botanical elements in her creative work, often from her collection of over 200 tropical plants.

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Lydia's photography has been exhibited in prestigious venues including V&A Dundee and the National Museum of Mathematics in New York, as well as many publications and billboards.  Lydia’s clients include UNESCO, Architecture and Design Scotland, The National Museum of Scotland and Fife Contemporary.