Welcome…

With light, shadow, motion and color I create visual narratives that resonate with audiences. A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for details make my collaborations with clients successful. Creating a lasting and honest connection to audiences is what drives me. I hope I can help you connect with your audience. 

I have more that 20 years of professional Director of Photography experience creating images for broadcast and corporate clients. Over the years I’ve learned the power of camera movement. From handheld, slider, dolly, gimbal, drone or Steadicam. Each adds their own visual aesthetic and communicates something different to your audience.

Lighting is more that just achieving an exposure, it plays a critical part in crafting your message. By using the tools of light and shadow to focus the eye and polish an image we can speak directly the the audience. I honed my skills as a technician over the years on various sets working with amazing crews. I love the challenge of lighting and have built an efficient lighting package for small to medium sized shoots.

I also enjoy being a collaborator on projects that I am not a DP on. I bring the same energy and drive to work as a camera operator or gaffer as I do as DP. When I get opportunities to work with another DP, my goal is to foster a partnership with them to help them deliver their vision. I have the experience and energy to be a positive addition to your crew. 

Drop me a line, and lets talk about how we can get that connection for your project.  

@schmidtmediadp
Schmidt Media

@schmidtmediadp

  • B-rolling the Great Salt Lake. Or what’s left of it. With Jackson.  I think this was from 2016 or so.
  • More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
  • Last Artful Design interview setups for the season. I hope we get do it together again soon. Don’t forget to watch Artful Design tomorrow 1pm @magnolianetwork. Kentmere 400 pushed 1 stop.
  • Sad news to report. The cart is finally dead. Even though he tried @elitheop couldn’t kill it.  It started as a $80 Harbor Freight experiment and with some modifications lasted the 6 month run on Artful Design. But today it goes to the scrap man. RIP, May your wheels live on in another life.
  • Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
B-rolling the Great Salt Lake. Or what’s left of it. With Jackson.  I think this was from 2016 or so.
B-rolling the Great Salt Lake. Or what’s left of it. With Jackson. I think this was from 2016 or so.
9 months ago
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1/5
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
More Artful Design set stills. Kodak 5203 (50iso) processed in ECN-2.
11 months ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
Last Artful Design interview setups for the season. I hope we get do it together again soon. Don’t forget to watch Artful Design tomorrow 1pm @magnolianetwork. Kentmere 400 pushed 1 stop.
Last Artful Design interview setups for the season. I hope we get do it together again soon. Don’t forget to watch Artful Design tomorrow 1pm @magnolianetwork. Kentmere 400 pushed 1 stop.
Last Artful Design interview setups for the season. I hope we get do it together again soon. Don’t forget to watch Artful Design tomorrow 1pm @magnolianetwork. Kentmere 400 pushed 1 stop.
Last Artful Design interview setups for the season. I hope we get do it together again soon. Don’t forget to watch Artful Design tomorrow 1pm @magnolianetwork. Kentmere 400 pushed 1 stop.
11 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
Sad news to report. The cart is finally dead. Even though he tried @elitheop couldn’t kill it.  It started as a $80 Harbor Freight experiment and with some modifications lasted the 6 month run on Artful Design. But today it goes to the scrap man. RIP, May your wheels live on in another life.
Sad news to report. The cart is finally dead. Even though he tried @elitheop couldn’t kill it. It started as a $80 Harbor Freight experiment and with some modifications lasted the 6 month run on Artful Design. But today it goes to the scrap man. RIP, May your wheels live on in another life.
11 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
Don’t forget to watch Artful Design 1pm on Magnolia Network. Some BTS shot Kodak 5203 50asa daylight motion picture film.
11 months ago
View on Instagram |
5/5