Narrative imagery that’s rich in detail, mood, and intention. Each frame is carefully composed to tell a visual story—whether highlighting the texture of a product, the presence of a person, or the feeling of a place. With a painterly approach and a focus on light, color, and form, these images are designed to be both striking and emotionally resonant.
Painterly Visuals with a Story to Tell
Zoe Smythe is a Seattle-based photographer with a background in fashion and footwear design. She brings a refined, design-led approach to her work, drawing on her eye for detail, light, and texture to create painterly, story-driven imagery.
As a professional photographer for several years, Zoe has worked across portraits, products, and interiors, often handling creative direction and styling to help brands communicate their vision clearly and beautifully. She loves collaborating with thoughtful, creative teams to bring striking, purposeful visuals to life.
About Zoe
With a background in fashion design and a love for storytelling, I create painterly, narrative-driven imagery that’s both elevated and grounded. My work blends fine art composition with intentional styling to reflect the beauty, personality, and emotion behind your brand.
“When I work with brands, I approach each shoot like a creative collaboration—bringing curiosity, planning, and visual direction to craft content that feels cohesive, compelling, and uniquely yours.” – Zoe Smythe
Collaboration is at the heart of my process. I come to every project with curiosity and intention, taking the time to understand your brand’s visual language and creative goals. My sets are calm, focused, and beautifully considered—designed to allow the product, space, or story to shine. I handle creative direction, styling, and shot planning with an eye for cohesion and depth, so every image feels like part of your larger, meaningful narrative.
“Working with Zoe was an absolute delight! She effortlessly captured the aesthetic of our brand, bringing it to life with stunning images. Her keen eye for detail and creative direction made the entire process seamless. We couldn't be happier with the beautiful photographs she produced. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for dreamy, standout imagery.” – Flora Mirabilis
Product.
Food & Drink.
Portrait.
