Alon Goldsmith

I'm an award-winning photographer, educator, and storyteller based in Los Angeles. While I photograph with a variety of cameras, some of my most meaningful work has been created with the smartphone that's always in my pocket.My journey into photography began decades ago, but my relationship with smartphone photography transformed the way I see the world. What started as a convenient camera became a creative tool that allowed me to photograph everyday life with greater spontaneity, curiosity, and freedom. I discovered that great photography isn't about having the most expensive equipment—it's about learning to notice light, recognize moments, and tell stories.Over the years, my work has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications including the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Reader's Digest, Frames Magazine, Street Photography Magazine, and many others. Forbes once referred to me as "LA's iPhoneography Wizard, " a title that still makes me smile.In 2022, I was the overall winner of the MIRA Mobile Photography Awards, one of the world's leading competitions dedicated to smartphone photography. I've also served as a juror for the Mobile Photography Awards and am an active member of the Street L.A. Photo Collective, a community of photographers led by renowned photographer and educator Julia Dean.Through Street L.A., I've participated in Projecting L.A., a public art initiative that transforms urban spaces into outdoor galleries by projecting photographs onto buildings for large audiences. Being part of that community continues to inspire my belief that photography has the power to connect people, tell stories, and help us see familiar places in new ways.One of my favorite projects was creating a photograph every day for an entire leap year—a 366-day visual diary called 366 Days in the Life of an iPhone Wizard. The project reinforced something I often share with my students: extraordinary photographs are hiding in plain sight. The challenge is learning how to see them. I’m currently working on a 2026 edition.Teaching is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I regularly lead smartphone photography WalkShops and have taught photographers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned image-makers looking for a fresh perspective. My goal isn't simply to teach camera techniques. It's to help people become more observant, more creative, and more confident with the camera they already own.Whether you're interested in street photography, travel photography, visual storytelling, or simply capturing better everyday moments, my classes are designed to help you see the world through a photographer's eyes.I believe photography isn't really about cameras. It's about curiosity. And curiosity is something we can all learn to cultivate.