Taylor McKay Smith

 About Taylor McKay Smith

Born and raised in Canada, Taylor McKay began her international modeling career in Paris, Milan, Hamburg, Munich, Tokyo, Osaka, New York, and Cape Town. Over the years, she has collaborated with brands such as Garnier, L’Oréal, M·A·C, Aveda, Italian Vogue, Chanel, Valentino Red, Viktor & Rolf, Escada, and Helmut Lang, experiences that shaped her creative eye and artistic voice.

In addition to her modeling career, Taylor has appeared as an actress in television series including Murdoch Mysteries and Saving Hope, as well as in films such as Double Date and Dead Rivalry. Her on-camera experience informs her approach behind the lens, bringing a deep understanding of mood, movement, and storytelling to her photography.

As a photographer, Taylor creates captivating visuals for fashion and lifestyle brands such as Esker Beauty, WMN Space, Mother Muse Magazine, Pondicherie, Ansea, Vitruvi, Goop, Violet Grey, Hatch Collection, Rudy Jude, Ogee, Osea, and more. Her work extends beyond the commercial sphere to include intimate family, maternity, and motherhood portraits, where she celebrates the beauty of connection. With a warm, natural aesthetic and a sensitivity to her subjects, Taylor captures the tenderness of each stage of motherhood—crafting timeless images that honor life’s most meaningful moments.

Beyond her creative work, Taylor is a passionate advocate for women’s health and wellness. A trained wellness counselor and birth doula, she is an advocate for Perelel Health and the 4th Trimester nonprofit, and has spoken on topics of pregnancy, childbirth, and body image at events including the Path to Parenthood Summit and Elevate Women’s Health Roundtable. In 2025, she co-created Haven for Moms, a pop-up sanctuary offering care and community for mothers in Los Angeles during the Palisades & Eaton fires.

Whether behind or in front of the camera, Taylor’s work is guided by a commitment to authenticity, artistry, and empowering women through every chapter of life.