“As a performer, I’ve worked with many photographers over the years, and Diane Smithers is the best. She is highly creative, she has an amazing eye, she’s professional, and she works collaboratively to make photographic art. I highly recommend her. Diane truly makes magic!”
~Bryony Lake, Owner/Creative Director, In the Company of Fairies
"I highly recommend Diane Smithers to any musicians or artists looking for promo photos or to have gigs documented. Diane was prompt, professional and able to work within my budget. The results greatly exceeded my expectations!" ~John Paton, Musician/Composer
“Diane’s eye for composition and colour has resulted in images that have literally changed my life. She captures essence, presence and energy. She is an artist” ~Monica Lee - Musician, Singer Songwriter, Educator @Jump into Music
“Diane has been my #1 go-to music photographer for over a decade. From my 5-piece party band, The Whiskeydicks, to my symphonic rock band, The Living with the 40-piece Plastic Acid orchestra, she always knows how to capture the most key moments perfectly. I love how she'll always post a couple photos the night of the show and have the rest of the photos ready super fast. Her extensive experience, skill, enthusiasm, and professionalism make her the best in Vancouver!” ~Mike Bell, Bandleader/composer of The Living Orchestra (theliving.ca) and lead-singer-guitarist of The Whiskeydicks (thewhiskeydicks.ca)
“Diane Smithers is a delight to work with: pleasant, professional, and imaginative. I've worked with her many times in both live event and private photo sessions, and every time have been surprised by the breadth of moods and intriguing photos she's captured. She is great at giving directorial advice to those who are unaccustomed to being in front of the camera, and I've seen her twist herself into a pretzel to get that perfect shot.
I appreciate how independently Diane works during a crowded or busy event: you give her a list of the photos you want, and then she's off doing her magic while you attend to other matters. She follows up promptly with the raw proofs for review, and is quick to make suggestions on edits she can do.
I generally book Diane's services several months in advance, to secure the date - if she ended up unavailable on a day I needed a photographer, I don't know what I'd do” ~Susan Cormier, Producer, Vancouver Story Slam
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Vancouver-based photographer Diane Smithers on several projects, ranging from live concert shoots to album covers. Diane is not only patient and creative but also arrives with a clear vision of what she wants to capture. Her ability to navigate the unique challenges of live concert photography, regardless of the genre, is truly impressive. Diane’s expertise shines through in her work, where she consistently delivers exceptional results, bringing out the energy and emotion of every performance. Her professionalism and attention to detail make her a fantastic collaborator for any project” ~Hamin Honari, international touring musician and Artistic Director, NEW OLD WORLD MUSIC Society