Bio of Stuart Schaefer, Photographer
I have now been a freelance photographer since leaving the military. It was during my tour of duty in the military that I first found an interest in photography. The first paid assignment was a wedding of a friend and I have never looked back.
Today I no longer do wedding photography, but put more focus toward my scenic and commercial work. Along the way I worked as a post photographer for Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, Alabama) for two years. Until 1988 I was a self taught photographer learning from reading and trying things until I was able to get it right. That year I dropped everything and used my GI Bill and went back to school to pursue a degree in Photo and Film Communications.
In 1992 after having a successful photo career in Huntsville, Alabama I packed everything up and move to Gulf Breeze, Florida. Not really knowing anyone in the area this was a big move for me. However the timing was right. I was looking for a change in my life and photography work.
In 1998 I started my move to digital photography from film. Starting the end of 2002 I did complete move to digital photo. Currently I am using the Sony A7RM4 and Sony A9.
Today I still continue as a freelance photographer covering national sailing races, scenic photos and commercial work in this area and around the world. Some of my work has been featured in Sailing World Magazine and other publications across the country.
Cameras
Sony A9
Sony A7R4
Sony ZV-1
GoPro Hero8
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony A9
Sony A7R4
Sony ZV-1
GoPro Hero8
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Lenses
Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA
Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 GM
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA
Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 GM
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Printers
Epson 3880
Canon Pro-10
Compuers
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) 2.3 GHz 8-Core i9 32 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
LG 34UB88-P 34" 21:9 UltraWide QHD IPS Monitor
iPad Pro 9.7
iPhone 12 Pro Max