About

A freelance sailing and sports photographer, based in Geneva, Switzerland, Chris Schmid works on assignment and creates photography for Presse Sport, KOS Pictures and Alamy. He’s working with Nikon professional cameras and you can find a list of his complete equipment here.

“As a sailing and sports photographers, my studio is the world outside my door and the only equipment required is a camera and a willingness to look for new actions. Sports photography is about seeing our surroundings with fresh eyes and childlike enthusiasm.”

His image “Push on the block” was in the Top 7 of the Best Sports Photos at the 2008 Sony World Photography Awards and in the 10 Best Sports Photos in Switzerland in the “Défi Canon”.

Assignments & Commissions

Chris Schmid works primarily as a freelance photographer, working on assignment. He has been commissioned by a variety of clients as Alinghi, Ladycat, Speedo, Swiss Swimming, Swimnews, Presse Sport and Alamy.

Stock Photography

Chris produces stock photography for microstocks website. His vibrant stock collection includes images from his travels which have been reproduced in hundreds of newspapers, magazines and books and are regularly featured in publications. His stock images have appeared on everything from magazine covers and billboards.