Holly M. Smith
Holly is a freelance photographer based in Louisville. While she maintains a full time job outside of the thoroughbred/horse industry she spends most of her free time around the racetrack.Horses and photography have been a part of Holly's life going all the way back to elementary school. In 2015 after American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby she decided to pick up the camera again and get back into the game. Since then she has covered events such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeder's Cup, Queen's Plate and various other racing events.In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching reality tv shows, and spending time with her fur kids, who still love her even though she isn't home much during racing season!Holly is a proud alum of Franklin County High School and University of Kentucky. She also serves on the UK Greater Louisville Area Alumni Board. Connect with Holly on Twitter @kyholmarie
Stories by Holly M. SmithDerby 145
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: “The Draw”
Our very own — well, I like to call her “our very own,” because she is so sweet, talented and the hardest worker this side of Win Win Win — gets her take on the Kentucky Derby Draw: (Joe Kristufek readies for the broadcast of Tuesday’s Kentucky Derby draw / Photo by Holly M. Smith) […]
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith: Tuesday’s Newest Additions & Arrivals
On Tuesday morn, a few more contenders for the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby arrived in Louisville and on the premises of the world’s most renown and recognizable racetrack. The Twin Spires stand majestically over the track as guardians and protectors of racing past, present and future. The crowds stood crammed along the rail […]
Derby Week Views From the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: Photo of the Week (So Far)
Win Win Win, on the outside with the white hat, was joined by the duo of Tacitus, middle, and Country House, rail, in an impromptu work/race session this morning. Win Win Win’s normal work mate is toiling in the back left. Couldn’t hang. It all “worked” out… And, our own Holly M. Smith was there […]
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith: Today’s Looks Are Amazing
We are very fortunate here at “The Pressbox. ” We are surrounded by great people. All the way from our IT experts, Aaron Bacon and Patricia Franco, to our contributors and analysts — like Ryan Dickey, Rob Murphy and the class historian Dan Liebman. Their talents, comments, words of sage counsel and advice are amazing. I should […]
Another Look at Keeneland On Lexington Stakes Day: Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith
(Rushing Fall loves Keeneland / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Editor’s Note: Holly M. Smith is a young lady that we got to meet a couple of years ago, when she was daylighting/moonlighting/working at Churchill Downs and honing her craft and professional hobby of being an equine photographer. What we found out quickly is that […]
Derby 145
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: “The Draw”
Our very own — well, I like to call her “our very own,” because she is so sweet, talented and the hardest worker this side of Win Win Win — gets her take on the Kentucky Derby Draw: (Joe Kristufek readies for the broadcast of Tuesday’s Kentucky Derby draw / Photo by Holly M. Smith) […]
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith: Tuesday’s Newest Additions & Arrivals
On Tuesday morn, a few more contenders for the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby arrived in Louisville and on the premises of the world’s most renown and recognizable racetrack. The Twin Spires stand majestically over the track as guardians and protectors of racing past, present and future. The crowds stood crammed along the rail […]
Derby Week Views From the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: Photo of the Week (So Far)
Win Win Win, on the outside with the white hat, was joined by the duo of Tacitus, middle, and Country House, rail, in an impromptu work/race session this morning. Win Win Win’s normal work mate is toiling in the back left. Couldn’t hang. It all “worked” out… And, our own Holly M. Smith was there […]
Derby Week Views Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith: Today’s Looks Are Amazing
We are very fortunate here at “The Pressbox. ” We are surrounded by great people. All the way from our IT experts, Aaron Bacon and Patricia Franco, to our contributors and analysts — like Ryan Dickey, Rob Murphy and the class historian Dan Liebman. Their talents, comments, words of sage counsel and advice are amazing. I should […]
Another Look at Keeneland On Lexington Stakes Day: Through the Eyes and Lens of Holly M. Smith
(Rushing Fall loves Keeneland / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Editor’s Note: Holly M. Smith is a young lady that we got to meet a couple of years ago, when she was daylighting/moonlighting/working at Churchill Downs and honing her craft and professional hobby of being an equine photographer. What we found out quickly is that […]
