Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith is an accomplished music photographer currently based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her striking ability to capture candidness and personality in portraits as well as the raw energy and emotion of live performances. She is ColdPlay’s tour photographer.

With a career of collecting photographs of over 600 artists, she has worked with a diverse array, from emerging talents to international stars. Her dynamic compositions and unique perspectives have earned her features in major publications, including Rolling Stone, Q and Billboard.

Victoria's passion for fun and connection to music as spirit, fuels her creativity, allowing her to connect with artists on a personal level and tell their stories through her lens. Her photographs not only highlight the intensity of the moment but also convey the deeper narrative of the music scene. Whether in the bustling atmosphere of a festival or the intimacy of a small venue, Victoria's work resonates with fans and musicians alike, making her a prominent figure in the world of music photography.

COLDPLAY: ONE LENS (Photography Book, Forthcoming: DK – Penguin Random House)

"Coldplay: One Lens" chronicles the journey of, arguably, the biggest band in the world both on and off stage. With an introduction to be written by the band's lead singer Chris Martin, who has personally assured Victoria that he and the band will be endorsing the book. The afterword of the book has already been written by legendary music photographer Henry Diltz, who has shot the cover albums of the Doors, the Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, and more.

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Agent: Zeynep Sen