PORTFOLIO Derryn Schmidt

Couple shoots

Photography that focuses not on a specific style, but pays attention to the character and connection of the couple in front of the camera.

For my most recent work, visit Instagram @derrynschmidt

DERRYN

WARM. NOSTALGIC. SINCERE.

It’s pillow fights with the kids, followed by tickles and cuddles. The way their little faces snuggle tightly into the nape of your neck and how they look at you when you laugh. It’s your life – in all it’s natural beauty.

Ashlyn & Henry - Oxford, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Part 2

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Ashlyn & Henry in Oxford, England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Part 1

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I really REALLY enjoy personal branding shoots. They’re a chance to get creative, for collaboration and most importantly, connection. I’ve yet to do a shoot like this where I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know the person I’m working with. So many of my friendships have begun like this. If you’re looking for personal photos - pls pop me a message! I’ll include extra time for a coffee and chat ;) @_hayleylombard_art

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This was just a lighting test using my Iphone and 9 year old. My special sausage!! @the.socialite_

From slide 3 … I didn’t realize Ellie was taking photos using my phone during her cousin’s session. All I’ve done is make them black and white - I didn’t crop or anything. These are her compositions. So gorgeous! @gaecokayne

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Still a few spots left for my studio sessions taking place on Saturday - R850, 20 minutes and 10 high res photos.

You’ll find the booking link in my bio.

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It’s always so rewarding to see the work I’ve done in use. So grateful for my ongoing relationship with @lincchurch @thelincsisterhood

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POP UP STUDIO - 15 August 2026

My purpose is to create imagery that reveals the true essence of your family - the fleeting glances, the quiet gestures, and the unspoken connection that exists between you. The mischievous sparkle in your children’s eyes, the tenderness in a mother’s gaze, the strength and reassurance in a father’s touch, and the whispered words that only little ears are meant to hear.

These are the moments that matter most. Honest, timeless, and deeply felt. Photographs that become more than beautiful images - they become treasured heirlooms, preserving not only how your family looked, but how this season of your lives felt.

If this resonates with you, I would be honored to help you preserve your own story. I invite you to book a photography session and create something truly timeless together.

These sessions are 20 minutes long, and you get 10 high res professionally edited images. Photos are delivered in color and black and white so that you can download your preference.

You’ll find the booking link in my bio, but if you comment below I’ll DM all the info you need.

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I’m back from a whirlwind 3 weeks.

School finished, husband went over seas for work, child broke arm, stopped for X-rays and cast on way to Berg with in-laws, husband met us there, wonderful time, drove home and packed new bags, next day said a teary goodbye to kids and left for UK. Shot a wedding in Oxford, then spent 4 nights with husband in Edinburgh, returned to London for birthday with twin sister, partied and flew home following day. Happy reunion with kids, school started the next day - ballet, swimming, contemporary. Everyone emotional and in tears by bed time!

BUT - soooo many wonderful WONDERFUL moments among the chaos. My heart is so incredibly full and I’m so grateful to my family who kept my kids happy and safe while I was gone, to my sister who hosted us in the UK, to the couple who hired me for the wedding, to my husband for a wonderful holiday.

I’ve got loooots of catching up to do - but I’m on it. 💪🏽

More from me soon ✌🏼

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