meet denis
“I am trying to push personal and technical boundaries in a deeper exploration of the true value of creative expression and question the meaning of artistic expression in a world that increasingly values online personas over true self.
I firmly believe that photography has the power to uplift and heal. My own personal journey with mental health has taught me that a mindful approach to photography can lead to positive and profound outcomes. I have seen this firsthand in my own life, and in the lives of others.
Allow me to be your guide as you discover the beauty and wonder of light painting photography. Explore the website, and engage with me personally, and let’s create some stunning images together.”
THE BALL OF LIGHT DOCUMENTARY
In 2011, Sam Collins was wandering through an Adelaide arts and craft market and spotted some intriguing photography on display. He introduced himself to the gentleman behind the work and they chatted for a few minutes. Sam opportunistically suggested he’d like to make a short film about the photographs and the technical process involved, and the photographer, Denis, agreed to be a willing subject.
That chance meeting led to the Ball of Light documentary, a short film written and directed by Sam Collins. The film set out to explain Denis Smith’s Ball of Light photographic project from a technical point of view. However, over the course of making the film, it was clear there was a much more powerful story to tell.
The film shifted focus, ultimately becoming more about being a human than being a photographer...
Sam and Denis have been best of friends since that time and now have a successful commercial photography and video business www.smithandcollins.com