TOM A. SMITH
Leica Akademie Instructor
With a background in theatre and photography, Tom A. Smith was destined to find his calling in speaking about and teaching photography. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, he initially worked in print and broadcast journalism before accepting a position as a photography instructor at the Disney Institute at Walt Disney World in Orlando and later a technical and sales position in the photo industry.
Over the years, Tom has worked with end consumers, photo dealers and some of the most respected photographers in the industry, helping many make the transition from film to digital. He has developed a reputation for engaging an audience and presenting complicated technical information simply. Most recently, Tom has brought his talents to Leica to help introduce the "rangefinder experience" to a new generation of photographers as the Manager of Events and Education for the Leica Akademie in North America.
