What a gift it is to see ourselves in relationship with the people we love…
The artist in me strives to create something unique and exciting every time I pick up my camera. The parent in me seeks to capture and document the most meaningful and fleeting moments that occur during everyday life. My style represents this attempt to balance these two important aspects of photography.
For my most recent work, visit Instagram @derrynschmidt
POP-UP STUDIO MINI SHOOTS.
22-23 November.
I’ve been wanting to do this for AGES, and finally got my A into G, and put the plans together.
Bring your loved ones, and join me for a 15 minute mini shoot.
R850, 10 high res images.
Visit the link in my bio to book your session. More info in my stories.
Have you ever seen such cute babies??!! And handsome big brother of course. It took us all of 10 mins to capture these photos and a few more.
If you’re keen to get involved in one of these shoots - please keep an eye on my stories. Booking link going out tonight. ❤️
“Not talkin’ ‘bout a year, no not three or four, I don’t want that kind of forever in my life anymore… If ever I was sure of anything, it’s you.”
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Some personal photos from our weekend at Lake Naverone, where we were snowed in for the weekend. We were meant to stay for only one night, but it became clear on our first morning there that our car was not going to make it out.
It was a tough weekend for so many, which is why it’s taken me so long to share these photos. For us though, It was just the best, and exactly what our little family needed. We had no electricity and no signal - which meant no phones!! I loved being disconnected from everyone and everything. I know that if I’d been aware of what other people were going through on the roads, my mind would have been completely consumed with their stories and not present in my own.
It’s scary how often I reach for my phone. For no real reason except to check. Check for WhatsApps and emails. Check the time. Check my calendar. Check my notifications.
It was a lesson I clearly needed, and for which I’m grateful.
Although I’ve gone the route of primarily shooting families and weddings, I’ve always done a bit of product and brand photography too. I’ve invested in some great lighting equipment and I’m excited to start developing this branch of my business into something bigger.
I’ll begin sharing this side of my business on a new instagram account @the_salt_rock_studio if you’d like to follow along.
Product: @heyjoebrewingco
Brand Agency: @_localcreative
Where’re the lovers?
PLEASE do me a favor and tag your engaged friends. 🥰❤️😘🤗 I‘d love to get a few more wedding bookings secured for 2025 🙌🏼🙏🏼 thank you!!
I can’t wait to put a post together from this wedding. Have you watched the movie Trolls? Do you know the character Poppy who basically sneezes glitter? This is Tarryn! She’s pure joy.
While I get busy putting together a complete post with their previews … enjoy these few favorites.
@ohhappydaydbn @nixonmakeup @mimosa_saltrock
