The Journal
About Janice Smith
Fine-art portrait photographer based in Surrey, BC. Creator of Vogue style sessions, the What If… I’m Enough empowerment project, and the Inkcandescent exhibition that debuted at The Kent Vancouver on November 2025.
What Changes When You Let Yourself Be Seen
Portrait artist Janice Smith explores what happens when we stop performing for the camera and allow ourselves to simply be seen. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
September 15, 2026•4 min read
The Art of Seeing
Portrait artist Janice Smith explores the art of seeing—the gestures, connections, and quiet details that make a portrait meaningful. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
September 01, 2026•5 min read
What I’m Learning About Becoming | Janice Smith Photography
Portrait artist Janice Smith reflects on creativity, growth, and the journey of becoming through photography and art. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
August 18, 2026•4 min read
Every Portrait Begins Before I Pick Up My Camera | Janice Smith Photography
Portrait artist Janice Smith shares why every meaningful portrait begins with connection long before the camera is ever lifted. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
August 04, 2026•4 min read
The Portraits We Leave Behind | Janice Smith Photography
The portraits we leave behind become the memories our loved ones hold onto. Discover why every stage of life deserves to be remembered through meaningful portraiture. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
July 28, 2026•3 min read
You Don’t Need to Be Photogenic. You Need to Feel Seen | Janice Smith Photography
You don’t need to be photogenic to deserve meaningful portraits. Discover why feeling seen matters more than looking perfect in this essay from The Journal by Janice Smith Photography. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
July 14, 2026•3 min read
Fine Art Portrait Experiences That Become Legacy
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