Hayward Smith received his Bachelor's in Photography from the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies (a conglomerate between UCF and DSC). After working in the Curatorial Department of the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale for four years, Hayward Smith is currently a South Florida-based artist with a focus in photography.

Additionally, Hayward Smith is a figure skater, avid reader, film advocate (both on screen and in camera), and last, but certainly not least, a pun enthusiast too.