I’m Derryn Schmidt and I’m here to share all my tips, stories, failures and successes.
I started this newsletter, The Purposeful Photographer, as a way to help inspire and motivate photographers to run their businesses with purpose and joy.
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When @lucaphotography_co_za supplies cute behind the scenes content - you have to create a cute behind the scenes reel.
Thank you @ohhappydaydbn for connecting me with this gorgeous couple. @f0x_tr0t_ you were a dream to photograph, and I had such fun.
Hair and make up by @nixonmakeup
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.”
#philchesterpresets #ballitophotographer #kznweddingphotographer #kznwedding #ballitofamilyphotographer #ballito
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!!
