© Stanley Marcus, Reflection of a Man

Two years ago my mother and I published a book photographs called Reflection of a Man, the photographs of Stanley Marcus. Every time we spoke publicly about the book I would find myself saying multiple times "Seriously, this is my favorite photograph." The above photo of the Italian waitress is Seriously one of my favorite photographs in the book. Thus the introduction for a new segment on Superficial Snapshots, the blog, called No seriously, this is my favorite photograph. See you again next time.

with a little help from my friends. © the public trust

Good news: Art Prostitute will relaunch in November! Check out this awesome print suite that helps support the art magazine. I am big fan of Margaret Meehan and Misty Keasler so this suite is especially sweet. 5 prints for 100, wow. Read more here. Buy one here.

Michael Jackson childhood home. Gary, Indiana. August 2009. © Allison V. Smith

2300 Jackson Street. Gary, Indiana. August 2009. © Allison V. Smith

Happy Birthday Michael!

wharf cat. August 2009. Monhegan Island, Maine © Allison V. Smith

Scenes from our honeymoon.9. 2009. Monhegan Island, Maine © Allison V. Smith

with a little luck. August 2009. Monhegan Island, Maine © Allison V. Smith

Just starting to sift through 53 rolls of film from Maine. Above are a few of my favorites from our honeymoon on Monhegan Island. I'll be sharing more and updating my website in the next few weeks.

Park. August 2008. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Park. August 2008. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Next time you are at Park on Henderson check out my 3 photos from Marfa, Texas hanging in the main room. It's a pretty restaurant with a lot of style and a helluva chicken fried steak.

OCBC June 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Red Holga! June 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Summer Ride. June 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Thanks Trey Kazee for pointing out The Sartorialists recent photos of cyclists. Cute. Inspired me to put up a few more faves from #1 fun assignment-2009!

TNT bike gang. summer 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

summer 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Check out the August issue of F!D Luxe for my most fun assignment of 2009, thanks Tracy. See more outtakes from the early summer shoot here, thanks Holly!

Promise. August 2009. Camden, Maine. © Allison V. Smith

I am back.
Back from Peace on Earth as I know it.
It was a summer of love, shooting stars, dancing dolphins and lobster rolls.
I miss every bit of it.
Fall 2009 is here and there is a lot to report.
Stay tuned for more details.

The way Life should be. Port Clyde, Maine. 2008

Greetings from Maine. Vacationland. The way life should be. The blog will be silent for a  bit as I've got a lot going on. Including nuptials, honey moon,  family fun, lobster eating , pond swimming & photo-taking. I'll be back and will have many photos and thoughts to post. Cheers until next time.