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Photos by Donté Smith (*1997-). I currently live in East Lansing, Michigan, and have earned my Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from Michigan State University as an Army Veteran. I am currently pursuing a masters in journalism at msu and plan to continue my passion for film, videography, and photography with a strong sense of creative expression.

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I'm available for freelance work. I have worked together with numerous news outlets, companies, artists, and designers since 2017. I am available for wedding and event photography as well.

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The @msu_mtennis team faced off with the @arizonamtennis team on Wednesday March 12th at the MSU Indoor Tennis Center. After giving up a closely contested doubles point to Arizona, the Spartans rebounded to win 4 singles matches, securing the 4-3 ove

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 7th State of the State address on Wed. Feb. 26 at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.

Whitmer emphasized her plans to lower costs for Michigan families, addressed President Trump’s tariff plan a

Fall fun w/ friends on film 🎞️🍁
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Still trying new stuff #olympus

Following a tightly contested first half, the Hudsonville Eagles surged ahead in the second half to defeat the Rochester Adams Highlanders 27-7 in the semifinals of the MHSAA Division 1 football playoffs at the Okemos High School football stadium on

(Please, no politically charged comments.) Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks to his supporters in Novi, Michigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace on Oct. 26, 2024. Many supporters waited for

Homecoming weekend on 35mm film - with friends and some (totally intentional) double exposures.
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Wanted to try something new 🎞️
#olympus

@msu_wsoccer earned their second victory in a row after defeating @nuwsoccer 1-0 at DeMartin Stadium on Sept. 20, 2024. The Spartans dominated possession, registering 20 shot attempts to the Wildcats’ 4, maintaining their undefeated record at h

@ozan.baris136 defeated William Mroz in the semifinals and Kenta Miyoshi in the finals of the @ita_tennis Midwest Regional Men’s Singles Championship to win the title at the MSU Tennis Center in East Lansing, MI on Oct. 14, 2024.
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@msu_mtenn