My passion for photography can be traced all the way back to my teen years. As a teenager, I enjoyed taking pictures of my horses, the family pets, and all sorts of wildlife. Later, when I became a mother, my subject matter was focused on photographing my beautiful daughter Shannon.

40 + years experience in the equestrian world gave me the perfect opportunity to blend my two favorite passions; horses and photography. I was able to not only enjoy riding but, I was able to photograph many horses from candid backyard shots to photos at the World Show in Texas.

Later thru the years I started to take an interest in shooting many different things from, Nature, Birds, Wildlife, Watersports (from wakeboarding, sking and surfing) to Macro Photography.

Photography has always had an important and deep role in my life, but in the last few years, I have immersed myself into the world of professional imaging, both as a career and as a personal passion.

Through my lens I’ve learned to appreciate all the small things that make up the beautiful world we live in and appreciate the beauty in all things.
My photography is how I speak. It allows me to show what I love and how I view the world.

Check out my Gallery page to see some of the current Surfing shots In New Smyrna Beach.

Thank you for stopping by.
Debra Schmidt.