Matt Schmiemann Photo 

 

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I'm a photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah who specializes in photographing families, life celebrations, sporting events, pets, 1st birthdays, corporate & charity events.

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I grew up in Sea Cliff, New York: a small town located on Long Island.  Here I was able to meet so many great friends, family members & teachers who opened my eyes to the world of art and photography.  My childhood consisted of playing sports, going to Mets games, summer trips to Maine, Sunday dinner at my grandparents & countless family BBQ's.  I fell in love with photography in high school where I learned how to develop film & make my own prints in the darkroom.  My photography teacher and friend Lynn Johnson was a huge inspiration for me. I will never forget receiving my first film camera on my 17th birthday, my Nikon FM10 35 mm, which is still on my desk to this day.  After graduating high school, I would then study fine arts and photography at VCU & Alfred University. 

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I ended up finishing my college education from Alfred University in which I graduated from in 2010. I would then start my career as a photographer & image editor working in New York.  This included the New York Mets, Island Photography, Lifetouch & my own business.  I was really able to hone my craft and learn so much about the photography Industry while working for Island Photography. I was able to be a photographer, image editor & equipment manager during my tenure. It fees like just yesterday driving to Rutgers University in 2012 to photograph my first graduation.   Alex & Cheryl are such great motivators & teachers of the business and the knowledge I have learned is invaluable.  

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Over the past several years my photography portfolio has grown significantly.  This started over 5 years ago when I was hired to do sports photography with All Star Photography by Jon & Cielo. I have been lucky to photograph the best high school athletes across the state of Utah.  My goal is to create powerful images that connect with both athletes, families & fans,  Let's collaborate to capture your next event ! 

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I had an opportunity to move to Utah in 2014 & drove out west in March of that year with my Dad.  This has been a life changing experience; I have put my roots down the past 12 years with my wife Jessica, Son Shea (Yes he was named after the Mets stadium) & our Daughter Luna. 

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