From the Rodney Smith archive

A Lake Less than Placid

Reed Kelly, model and acrobat, takes us back to Lake Placid in 2008 during the biggest snowstorm in a century.

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Risky Business

How did model Reed Kelly make this incredible leap across New York City's tall buildings?

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

Sam Pettengill reflects on his journey alongside Rodney, a collaboration born from a shared appreciation for craft. Introduced by a mutual connection, they bonded over their affinity for the meticulous process of dry-trap printing.

Running on the Green

Sabine Feuilloley recalls a high speed chase during her first—and last—visit to a golf course.

Not Just Smoke & Mirrors

Janet Froelich, creative director for The New York Times Magazine, introduces us to one of Rodney’s most important collaborators — the fog machine.