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

Commercial photography for Flora Mirabillis. A woman in a yellow floral dress holds a small ornate bottle labeled 'Flora Mirabilis', topped with a decorative lid, and a pink rose and purple flowers in her hand.
A woman with dark hair and fair skin wearing a beige and black headscarf, large earrings, red lipstick, and a black off-shoulder top against a dark background.
A woman with wavy, light brown hair in a black and beige dress is seated on the floor against a beige background. She has her eyes closed and is touching her neck with one hand. The dress has a black top, a beige sash, and a full, patterned beige and black skirt.
A white decorative vase with floral patterns and the words 'Flora Mirabilis' on it, placed on a flower arrangement with pink, red, yellow, and white flowers along with green leaves on a beige background.
A woman with lips painted red and dark hair partially visible, with a large, dark red lily flower covering her eyes and part of her face, wearing gold hoop earrings. Commercial Photography for Vermouth.
Editorial food photography of a hand pouring syrup over a bowl filled with sliced apples, grapes, figs, and berries, with additional fruit spilling onto the blue surface below.
A woman sits barefoot on a windowsill decorated with flowers, holding a glass while gazing outside. The room is filled with flower arrangements in vases, and the background shows stained glass windows.
A woman with dark brown hair and bangs, smiling while holding a Nikon camera, outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.


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

Fine art food photography of a blue ceramic bowl with a textured surface containing an orange cut into pieces, placed on a dark wooden surface against a dark background.
A woman wearing a red dress and a beige blouse, sitting with her back slightly turned, holding a glass of espresso. She has shoulder-length curly hair and a small tattoo on her wrist. The woman is seated on red fabric with decorative flowers and chocolates on a tray nearby, against a dark background.
Vintage Paper Moon and Art Deco Jewelry Photoshoot
A person pours milk into a bowl of mixed berries on a wooden cutting board, with strawberries and blueberries scattered nearby, and a vase with purple flowers in the background.

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

A person holds a bunch of small yellow flowers in their hand, with a backdrop of various colorful flowers and a photo shoot setup.
Open book showing a painting of a nude woman reaching out to a large, mythological sea creature with a dragon-like head, set by the water. A handwritten note on top of the book discusses ideas for floral and natural art projects.
A flat lay arrangement of a skincare product called Flora Diraellis, surrounded by white and yellow flowers, green leaves, seeds, and small decorative stone-like objects, all on a light gray background.
Indoor scene with a camera setup on a tripod, floral arrangements, a white backdrop, and a laptop on a wooden desk, indicating a flower photography or product shoot.

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.

A young woman with dark hair, wearing a multicolored headscarf and a black off-the-shoulder top, looking at the camera against a dark background.
A woman with dark hair and red lipstick is partially hidden behind red and purple flowers, covering her eyes and forehead.
Photo of making Vermouth lipsticks. Test tubes with lipstick samples on a table, surrounded by jars, bottles, apples, and artistic brushes in a rustic setting.
Owner of Vermouth Beauty, working with small bottles and vials on a wooden table in a room with exposed brick wall, a decorative mirror, and amber glass bottles in the background.
Pigment mixing for Vermouth Beauty lipstick on a white surface with various colored powders around it, including red, orange, brown, black, and purple. A person is using a palette knife to spread the pigments.
A woman with gray curly hair wearing a black apron works on an art piece using red and purple paints on a white canvas in a room decorated with sunflowers, tomatoes, and candles.
A woman with dark, wavy hair adorned with purple flowers, holding a bottle of perfume labeled 'Flora Botanica,' wearing a beige dress with gold leaf embellishments on the sleeves, and posing against a neutral background.
A decorative floral arrangement with colorful flowers and green leaves, surrounding a white perfume bottle labeled 'Flora Mirabilis' with intricate red, black, and gray designs, on a beige background.
A young woman with dark, curly hair and closed eyes holds a small decorative bottle close to her face, with floral elements and fabric accents nearby, against a neutral background.
A woman with long, curly dark hair and light skin applies makeup to her cheek with her fingers, wearing a beige top, with a purple flower accessory near her shoulder.
Creative layflat commercial photography for Flora Mirabillis skincare product surrounded by white and yellow flowers, green leaves, and seeds on a gray background.
A woman in a floral beige dress with ruffles on the collar holds a decorative perfume bottle labeled 'Flora Mirabilis' and a small bouquet of purple and pink flowers. She is touching her chin with her other hand.

Food & Drink.

Person opening a bottle of Champagne with a sparkler, causing a splash of foam on a wooden floor. Commercial photography for Franks Oyster Bar Seattle.
Two bowls of spicy soup garnished with cilantro, cream, and chili flakes on a wooden table.
Seattle Food Photography, Winnie The Pooh inspired honey sampling
Seattle Food Photography - Lemon honey drizzle fruit salad
Seattle Food Photography- Orange Study
Seattle Food Photography - Springtime oatmeal with berries
Seattle Food Photography - Fresh artichokes
Seattle Food Photography - afternoon tea set with silver tea setting, fruit and steam rising from the teacup in the afternoon light
Seattle Food Photography - morning light spilling over a scene with milk being poured over oatmeal with berries and lilacs in the background
A person holding a glass of red wine over an open book at a wooden table.
A man sitting at a wooden table covered with travel maps, brochures, a calculator, a passport, and a glass of wine, planning a trip.
Seattle Food Photography - Little girl decorates a chocolate cake with raspberries while her toddler bother reaches up to the table to steal a raspberry.
A still life arrangement with pumpkins, mushrooms, a glass of red wine, and foliage on a wooden surface against a wooden wall, with a moon in the background.
A still life of a tea or coffee setup on a table with vintage silver teapots, cups, saucers, and plates, surrounded by grapes, leaves, and autumnal decorations, against a dark background.
A bunch of fresh green asparagus spears and scattered small purple flowers on a black surface.
Seattle Food Photography, Orange spritz cocktail using Legend Distilling Naramaro

Portrait.

A young man with curly hair in overalls sitting in an art studio filled with paintings, dried leaves on the floor, and large stained glass windows letting in warm light.
A Narrative Portrait of woman wearing a large gold crown with rays, sitting against a dark background, adorned in a shiny dress with leaf-like appliqués, and jewelry including rings, a necklace, and earrings. Owner of Noir Lux Candles, Colina Bruce.
Narrative Portrait of Robyn of Hellow Robyn Cookies in a shiny gold strapless dress, stands next to a commercial mixer, holding a stack of cookies, with cookies falling from above.
A woman dressed in a pink gown with floral embellishments and a floral headpiece stands in a forest near a wooden structure.
Narrative Portrait of Chrissy Wai Ching, owner of Wai Ching Bridal. A woman with long, wavy brown hair and closed eyes, wearing a sheer jacket with red and white striped accents, is surrounded by colorful fabrics or garments.
A young man in a cozy sweater and overalls, decorated with flowers, sits on a wooden chair inside a room with large stained glass windows. He is surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and is reaching towards a painting on an easel.
A woman in a satin green dress sitting on a rattan chair in a lush indoor space surrounded by plants, holding a butterfly, with her eyes closed.
A black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, eyes closed, head tilted, hand touching her neck and hair swept to one side, against a textured background.
A woman with short, curly hair and glasses sitting amidst lush, green plants in a sunlit room, wearing a peach-colored dress with lace details, surrounded by draped fabric on the floor.
A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a black strapless top and a long patterned skirt, is kneeling on the floor. She is gently touching the face of a black Labrador Retriever dog, which is sitting in front of her.
A woman with red hair wearing a white dress and holding a red shawl walking along a forest path, surrounded by green and yellow foliage.
Two children decorating a chocolate cake with raspberries on a decorated table with potted plants and books.
A woman with long red curly hair is walking on a path outside during sunset, wearing an elaborate pink and red gown with sheer fabric and lace details, surrounded by green foliage.
A woman with curly hair and red lipstick is smiling as she playfully touches noses with a black dog, which is licking her face.
A narrative senior of a young man with curly hair standing in an art studio, surrounded by paintings and dried leaves, with large arched windows behind her, some paintings on the floor, and pink smoke in the air.
A narrative portrait of Molly Moon standing inside a coffee shop, surrounded by baskets and arrangements of colorful flowers, near a blue door with a window, with sunlight streaming in from outside.
A woman with long red hair and tattoos wearing a flowing, pastel pink dress standing in a forest at sunset.
A woman sitting on a blue leather sofa in a dimly lit, elegant room. She is holding a cocktail glass and has a stack of books and papers on the table in front of her. The room features dark wood walls, decorative items on shelves behind her, and a mo
A young person with curly hair sitting on a wooden chair holding a bouquet of colorful flowers, wearing a sweater with colorful patterns and denim overalls, in a room with a large stained-glass window.
Teenage girl standing on the beach with blue, orange sunset behind her in blue dress with flowing blue train flying in the breeze.
Woman in strapless flowing wedding gown dancing in rainy forest with raindrops sparkling around her
A woman with curly red hair wearing a pink and red gown, standing on a dirt path surrounded by trees with yellow leaves.
Young girl decorating a chocolate cake with raspberries with toddler on stool looking over shoulder towards viewer
A woman with long, curly hair wearing a flowing pink dress with lace details, sitting on the grass in a field at sunset, with sunlight and trees in the background.
A woman in a flowing pink dress with puffed sleeves and floral decorations, wearing a flower crown, smiling and standing in a wooded area with large wooden structures in the background.
A young girl in blue silk satin hooded jacket holding a bunch of pussy willows and gazing wistfully at the viewer
Mother and daughter sitting on floor in candlelight looking at a large picture book
Mother in flowing floral dress seated breastfeeding a little baby
Young girl in vintage lace top and lace headband resting chin on hand gazing wistfully into the distance
A woman with long red hair wearing a pink, flowing gown with floral embellishments and a flower crown stands in a forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Portrait of a woman in profile holding a peacock feather over her eye
Woman sitting on window sill in pink tulle skirt surrounded by flowers with stained glass window in distance behind her
A person holding a flower garland with pink, white, blue, and yellow flowers inside an art gallery with paintings on the walls and dried leaves arranged on the floor.
Person sitting on a wooden chair with autumn leaves on the ground and flowers hanging from their lap, wearing a sweater and jeans.