I’m Tori Smith, a St. Louis-based multifaceted creative with over 10 years in visual arts and brand strategy. I empower small businesses to build strong visual identities and marketing campaigns.

Check out my favorite project!

As a Sony Alpha Female, I led a comprehensive creative project embodying versatility across photography, design, and production. Featured by Sony for a full month, this work showcases my resourcefulness and skill in bringing complex creative visions to life.

  • Creativity of concept, portfolio excellence, and capacity to complete the shoot within a one-month timeframe.

  • This project highlights the centennial of women’s empowerment by drawing parallels between the spirit of the 1920s and the determination of women today. Each portrait embodies traits of independence, confidence, and resilience, reflecting the timeless journey of women claiming their voice and space.

    • Art Direction: Led creative vision, managing theme, aesthetics, and storytelling for cohesive project delivery.

    • Photography & Styling: Oversaw shot composition, retouching, wardrobe, and set design for impactful visuals.

    • Project Management: Organized logistics, including location scouting, and hired all creative talent.

    • Execution: Developed mood boards and storyboards to guide each shot, capturing the intended vision.

    • Deliverables: Delivered 20 retouched images, a promo video, article copy, shot list, weekly updates, and BTS content.

    • Feature & Recognition: Project was featured by Sony, receiving month-long exposure and audience engagement.

  • Worked within tight budget and sourcing constraints, completing the entire shoot within one day while delivering high-quality results on schedule.

FEATURED PROJECTS

  • GIRL SCOUTS

    Plan and direct photoshoots to create images for in house marketing team use in email campaigns, printed mailers, event programming, and more.

  • CENTURY COFFEE

    Schedule photoshoots, manage social media account and web site, build brand graphics, and create reels. goes here

  • BALANCETOPIA

    Produce commercial shoots on location for Balancetopia launch in Target Stores.

  • BARETRAPS

    Work alongside in-house marketing team to photograph seasonal content for major retail campaigns.

  • WOMENS CREATIVE & PROCURE SHOP

    Develop quarterly photography content that aligns seamlessly with the brand's monthly thematic focuses.

The creativity doesn’t stop here! Explore more clients and portfolio work showcasing portraits, products, architecture, and multimedia design projects..

SKILLS

Photography, Graphic Design, Web Design, Brand Development, Marketing, Videography

Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition

Languages: HTML, CSS

General: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, WordPress

EDUCATION

Lindenwood University 2014 Bachelors of Art
Interactive Media & Web Design

St. Charles Community College 2012 Associates of Art
Fine Art & Graphic Design