One of the best compliments I receive as a #setphotographer is when someone comments on how "real" it looks. That's the whole point! My goal is to make the whole scene look as real as possible. I have been studying light and shadow for years. I understand how to replicate #naturallight with #strobephotography or even using natural studio light when available combined with strobe or #hotlights. I also utilize my own private #stockphotography for outdoor scenes, combined in pho

I am one of the fortunate ones who turned a passion into a career. Actually let me clarify, I turned many passions into my career as a #photographer. I am able to combine my love of #food, #travel and #moderndesign into specialty categories within #commercialphotography. #foodphotography and #productphotography have become my main focus as a #minneapolis based #professionalphotographer. This has allowed me to work with local and national clients that include #target, #rooman

With over 20 years of experience as a #productphotographer, David Paul Schmit has the knowledge and experience to make any #productphotography turn heads. After all you need a way to stand out from the competition, proper lighting, composition and retouching all make a huge difference to make your product stand apart from everyone else. Its worth the investment to pay for good photography the first time time around. You only have one opportunity to make a first impression. Ma

Ok lets admit it, a lot of food photography can be stale. Staged, stagnant and lacking any interest. David Paul Schmit Photography has a unique style that won't ever be classified as stale. I provide a fresh take on #foodphotography, that is consistently "un-stale." A lot of #productphotography and #commercialphotography can lack life. In order for people to notice your #advertisingphotography, everything needs to pop; lighting, composition, propping ect. This is not an opin

Minneapolis based award winning food photographer David Paul Schmit was hired to steer the new direction for the #packagingphotography of Target Brand's Market Pantry. He established the look and brought life to what was once dull cereal, pizza and snacks food packaging. #foodpackaging #foodpackagingphotography #productphotography #packaging

David Paul Schmit provides award winning advertising photography at its best. He has mastered the use of #strobelighting and #availablelight ( #naturallight ) to hone in his commercial photography skills. He has the knowledge and know to approach any subject matter sing. Whether its #foodphotography, #productphotography, #lifestylephotography, #advertisingphotography, #commercialphotography, #interiorphotography, #setphotography, #locationphotography, #modelphotography, all t

David Paul Schmit is a food photographer, product photographer, commercial photographer, Minneapolis, Minnesota photographer, and food stylist who provides captivating commercial photography and specializes in food photography and food styling & product photography for advertising and social media. He is a highly praised award winning photographer based in Minneapolis, MN. Represented by LYON MGMT and Nicole Lyon, which is a highly respected artist representation agency focus