LUXURY | LEGACY | LOVE
Values &
Philosophy
TRANSCENDENT EXPERIENCES | INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE | EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP |
UNPARALLELED ARTISTRY & INNOVATION | DIVERSE & GLOBAL MINDSET | LEGACY & ENDURANCE
"'For there is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it.
If only we're brave enough to be it."'
Amanda Gorman
Anna Schmidt Photography
CORE Beliefs
In 2011 I established my wedding photography career, and my style has consistently been grounded in true human connection. My core beliefs have shaped the enduring commitment I have to this work, and it is my pleasure and my privilege to capture the most important moments in your life. Scroll to discover more about the values that drive my why and propel me and my team forward to best serve you.
“Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or the things we do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.”
SIMON SINEK
TRANSCENDENT EXPERIENCES
INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE
EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
UNPARALLELED ARTISTRY & INNOVATION DIVERSE & GLOBAL MINDSET
LEGACY & ENDURANCE
"and in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make"
Every day I am energized by people and potential. Humanity, love, and creativity are the driving forces that propel me forward to document and express beauty in this world, incite joy, and contribute to a better and brighter tomorrow.
Cheers to celebrating life's most cherished moments.
Paul McCartney
OUR ASP PHILOSOPHY
Luxury
We believe that extraordinary occasions should be expertly documented with enthusiasm and great intention. We believe in quality over quantity, and in taking on a few clients, versus many, to ensure impeccable service. We believe in tailoring your experience and creating a custom collection that perfectly suits your needs and desires. We believe in exquisite details, magical touches, and personal style – all carefully chosen elements that set the tone of your unique event. We believe that your magnificent celebration is one for the record books, an incredible season in your lives that should never be forgotten.
Bespoke Quality & Excellence | Fine Art Imagery & Storytelling
OUR ASP PHILOSOPHY
Legacy
We believe in living a colorful life rooted in purpose and significance and in leaving something behind for others once we're gone. We believe in creating images that don't have a shelf-life – capturing rich history and documenting exceptional moments to remind your grandchildren that yours was one of the greatest love stories of all lime. We believe in vibrant images that capture your authentic connection, and in timeless black and white portraits that find their homes in silver frames. We believe in crafting heirloom albums that are shared often and with joy. We believe that your story should be cherished now and always, shaping future generations and building your legacy. We believe in that which endures.
How do you want to be remembered?
Our ASP Philosophy
Love
We believe in the immeasurable and resilient power of love and that love always triumphs over hate. We believe in connection and empathy and in living a full life with passion and with grace, We believe in wholeheartedly celebrating culture, diversity, and inclusivity and in vanquishing divisiveness, fear, and indifference. We believe that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights and that black lives matter. We believe that every love story has intrinsic value, and that no matter who you are, how you worship, whom you love, how you identify, or where you come from - your story deserves to be told masterfully & with soul.
"'Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its final destination of hope."'
Maya Angelou
