Ron Schmidt
“At times, I am still that boy peering through my lens at a dog waiting to capture that perfect moment on film - but now I have a way better camera.”
- Ron Schmidt
Ron’s love of photography started with an old Yashica that his Uncle Russ gave him for Christmas. His first photo shoot, at age 7, was a wildlife exploration around his suburban New Jersey neighborhood. That day, he took his first animal photos of city squirrels and of his dog, Nicki.
Ron went on to attend Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara and, after graduating, spent a number of years in New York City assisting high profile fashion and celebrity photographers. While working with supermodels was exciting, he was drawn to more conceptual images and branched out on his own in 1999 to do commercial photography.
Fast forward to 2004 when Ron created a holiday card for his clients featuring his yellow lab, Indy, carrying a pine tree on her back. The image was an instant hit and Ron realized he had found his niche in capturing man’s best friend. Loose Leashes was launched in May 2005.
Ron’s whimsical dog images have captured the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. His images can be found in the stationery, home décor and publishing industries. Ron's first children’s book, Loose Leashes, published by Random House in 2009, features 17 of his images, alongside lighthearted poetry written by his wife and has become a favorite on kids bookshelves.
Visit Ron’s web site at www.looseleashes.com
Contact Information:
Amy Schmidt
Loose Leashes by Ron Schmidt
157 Broad Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
201-333-3888
as@looseleashes.com