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.
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
Why We Photograph Ourselves at Certain Moments in Life
Emotional portrait photography honouring meaningful life seasons in Surrey BC. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
June 30, 2026•3 min read
What Makes a Portrait Feel Honest?
Emotional editorial portrait photography focused on authenticity in Surrey BC. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
June 23, 2026•3 min read
Why Printed Portraits Matter More Than Digital Files
Printed portrait artwork for families in Surrey and Vancouver by Janice Smith Photography. ...more
Portrait Philosophy
June 16, 2026•3 min read
Fine Art Portrait Experiences That Become Legacy
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