DIY vs SMART

In this gallery, you can see side-by-side examples of do-it-yourself photography (DIY) vs the SMART photography process. With a little planning, know-how, and the right equipment, the mediocre can become extraordinary.

DIY taken on an iPhone without evaluation of composition.

DIY taken on an iPhone without evaluation of composition.

SMART: This vantage point highlighted the built-in bar and roll-up door, not the tables in the foreground.

SMART: This vantage point highlighted the built-in bar and roll-up door, not the tables in the foreground.

The "window" is actually two-way glass. This DIY photo was taken on an iPhone.

The "window" is actually two-way glass. This DIY photo was taken on an iPhone.

SMART: Specialty items require additional skill to properly showcase.

SMART: Specialty items require additional skill to properly showcase.

DIY photo taken on an iPhone.

DIY photo taken on an iPhone.

The colors in my SMART photo are true and not hidden in shadow.

The colors in my SMART photo are true and not hidden in shadow.