I am pleased to present a selection of images created by famous photographer Diane Joy Schmidt.
These are ORIGINAL 35mm slides taken by; handled by; edited by, and curated by Ms Schmidt herself. The image showing the artists stamp on the slides is shown in each listing as an example of a typical mark to establish authenticity. Some images, taken as part of a larger photo assignment, are not marked individually, but are guaranteed to be authentic. This is a unique opportunity to own an image of an Internationally recognized artist. I do not make prints; nor do I save scans; so you will receive an image that is one-of-a kind!
"Diane Joy Schmidt grew up in Chicago and now lives in New Mexico. She is an internationally published and award-winning journalist (Chicago Tribune, Navajo Times, Lilith), photojournalist (Time Magazine, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Photography) and book and anthologized literary journal author (The Chicago Exhibition; Another Chicago Magazine). Her work has taken her around the world and into a deeper dive with screenwriting. MFA, Screenwriting and New Media, Antioch University Santa Barbara, 2020.
Each image is an original, "one-off" image, mounted in a 2"x 2" cardboard or plastic 35 mm slide mount. No prints or scans are included in this offer. Watermark does not appear on actual image.
As these are originals, they are only images like this in existence. By buying these items, you are purchasing all rights to these images. They are yours to do with whatever you wish.
These original, vintage images, some now over 40 years old, were created a professional photographer; using what is now considered to be vintage, or even antique, film, lenses and equipment. Many images were taken in low light conditions, and/or are of fast moving objects.
I do not significantly alter the scanned images. If the scan appears blurred or dark - that is the actual condition of the image. I will only list a poorly exposed or unfocused image if it is historically significant. It should be noted that I 'batch-scan' multiple images, at the same time, with an 'Epson 750 Pro' scanner - which, (in spite of its name) is NOT a Professional scanner. This method does not allow for individual focus, sharpness and exposure correction. Any competent commercial or professional photo lab can scan and print much higher quality copies or prints.
Actual image may be larger than scan; which may have been enlarged to show detail, or cropped to align horizons. Minor colour correction may also have been applied.
These slides were only lightly air-cleaned with "Dust-Off" before scanning. Although they are adult owned and cared for, ( i.e. - handled with respect!) they may have (easily removable) minor marks or scratches not apparent in this scan.
Please examine the high-resolution scan carefully before bidding or buying; as there are no returns on these duplicable items.
Items will ship in a protective slide page in a new 'Stay Flat' envelope.
I will happily combine shipping of items of similar weight - in most cases for no additional cost!
Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have.