Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith

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(The Paddock / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

She is back. Camera in tow. Photos to follow.

Have a great Derby Week celebration.

All Photos by Holly M Smith:

It’s Kentucky Derby Week…

Johnny V…&…Parchment Party’s Party:

Hey, You…Down There…

Rider’s … er…Muddy…

Sweet Freedom:

Scenes From Kentucky Derby Week 152:

Shisospicy:

A Return to Your Regular “Derby” Programming:

Brooklyn Blonde — Kentucky Oaks Contender:

Michael Ivarone:

Waggley:

School Children:

Chief Wallabee:

Meaning:

Brooklyn Blonde:

“The Chief” — Wallabee

Artistic Expressionism:

Ruiva:

2026-04-30T11:05:16-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

About the Author: 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