Born in the industrial heartland of England, G. B. Smith began his photographic passage almost fifty years ago as a teenager in apprenticeship of traditional film techniques in both the darkroom and with large-plate cameras. The simplicity and deliberateness of his images today reflect the mindfulness of traditional approach, manifested in modern digital technology. Given his industrial heritage, many of G.B. Smith's studies gravitate toward decaying man-made structures and the appreciation of their form, together with their interaction with the regenerative power of nature. Similarly, his image of modern architecture celebrates the architect's intent, stripped down to form and purpose. G. B. Smith's early enthusiasm in photography, matched by his interest in emerging communication technologies and entrepreneurship, led him down a path of discovery and exploration in countries and cultures throughout the world. His ability to understand context and distill things down to their essence has also made him highly successful in his other persona as a technology and business leader, becoming one of the longest serving public company CEOs in the USA. A truly a global citizen, having lived on multiple continents and worked extensively in six, he now resides in suburban Maryland, USA, and combines extensive global travel with a rekindled passion for Fine Art photography. In a business career that has been devoted to helping create the digital world, PATHWAYs was driven by the desire to create something altogether more "physical" in recognition of his photographic heritage. That has culminated in the publication of this his first book, intended also as a vehicle to raise money for the Breast Cancer Alliance charity. Smith has received international recognition for his innovative imagery across a broad spectrum of eclectic subjects and genres. His photographs have been featured in a wide range of media, including many leading Fine Art and photography magazines. He has won multiple prestigious awards and accolades. Recent recognitions include three consecutive Gold Medals in architecture, Fine Art and Nature categories at the Prix de la Photographie awards in Paris; Discovery photographer of the year; first prize in the International ND awards for Architecture; winner of multiple categories and "Best of the Best" award at the International Architecture Masterprize awards; and multiple category winner for Fine Art and Architecture at both the New York and London Photography Awards.
