ChrisBrenSchmidt Photography

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Should I continue painting these stone pavers? Let me know below.👇

It has been ages since I painted stone pavers! I used to paint them all the time back in the day. I thought this spring I would resurrect them. Should I paint more? These are for two upcoming events, the first being the Garden Art Party at and then Fridays at the Farm with Middlebrook Farms. I am considering doing some more for future summer events. Yay? Or Eh?

Garden Art Party at Ted Lare is this Saturday, May 16, 9-2 in Cu***ng, Iowa.

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

A couple of photos I took in April show up in this article.

On the same day that astronauts prepared to lay eyes on the far side of the moon, scientists from the around the globe tuned in to ACS’s Founders Day Celebration

05/07/2026

This is happening this weekend. I’ll be at booth number 8.

Join us, rain or shine, for two days of music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown!

04/25/2026

Outside for Earth Day Festival - come dressed warm. It’s a bit breezy and cool today.

04/11/2026

I have a booth on the second floor at Howard County GreenFest. Lots to see and learn (and purchase). Great day to come over to HCC!

02/09/2026

Here is a recent shoot of a 2026 graduate. Contact me if you are interested in having me shoot your graduate.

12/27/2025

If you like biking, i recommend this event. There are so many different lengths of rides — from 25 miles and up. The course is pretty gorgeous and there are lots of people out there having fun! Come on out to celebrate 10 years!

12/16/2025

Its a great time to order a 2026 wall calendar featuring some this year’s photos. In spite of some mobility issues, I got out and captured some really beautiful flowers and birds. https://cbsphotos.com/store/2026-calendar-discovering-beauty
If you are local, DM me and we can arrange for a dropoff/pickup.

2026 Discovering Beauty is a 13-month wall calendar (8 1/2” x 11” wide) featuring the beauty of nature in unexpected times or places. Starting in January 2026 and going through January 2027, the calendar includes images of flowers and birds taken in the last year.