ALEX SCHMIDT
My journey with photography began in high school as a personal passion and quickly evolved into a serious pursuit. What started as a freshman-year class turned into a love for capturing moments and telling stories through images. Over time, I’ve grown from taking nature photos to developing a distinct creative style that spans multiple photographic disciplines.
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Currently, I’m studying at West Virginia University and I also work as a sports photographer for The Daily Athenaeum. Covering Mountaineer athletics has pushed me to refine my technical skills and deepen my storytelling abilities. Photographing high-energy sports moments under real-world deadlines has taught me how to balance journalistic precision with artistic vision.
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While sports photography is my main focus at the newspaper, my coursework continues to challenge me creatively—pushing me to explore new approaches to composition, lighting, and emotional depth. This dual focus keeps my work dynamic. I’m no longer just documenting events; I’m shaping how others experience them.
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