Welcome to the black and white photography by Jed Smith of ItalyWise. He’s an American ex-pat, photographer, artist, and writer sharing his life in Italy. See Italy and Italian life through his eyes and unique perspectives.
All Jed Smith photography is protected by copyright and cannot be reproduced without express permission from the artist.
A Kind Presence
"A Kind Presence" remains a favorite capture of mine. Many [...]
Sleeping with History
This photo, taken in Venice, captures a mid-afternoon snooze of [...]
Market Smile
"Market Smile" captures a spirited Italian woman at a market [...]
Fueling Up
I'm increasingly fascinated with how the gondoliers of Venice go [...]
The Card Game
"The Card Game" is a black and white photograph that [...]
A Nighttime Pause
I love watching Venice's gondoliers, both hard at work pumping [...]
Tattoos at Work
Taken from a moving vaporetto at the crack of dawn [...]
Early Morning Under the Rialto
A workman shuttles a dolly across a working boat on [...]
Venetian Laundry Boat
As one might imagine, the innumerable hotels servicing the increasing [...]
Before the Crowd
This photo captures a gondolier still life, in a moment [...]
Morning Preparations
Venice's Grand Canal is usually a frenzy of activity with [...]
One Last Cigarette
I love how people wander into my compositions, taking them [...]
The Unity of Shadow and Light
Consider this black and white photo an Italian take on [...]
Thought Bubble
I find it amusing how photographic opportunity can speak to [...]
A Matter of Perspective
I'm constantly on the lookout how to frame something differently. [...]