Collection: Kelly and Kalina Schneider

ABOUT KELLY

In 2012, Kelly his wife started the family photography business focusing on weddings and portraiture/Boudoir. Kelly holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Systems Integration from the Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey California and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Excelsior College in NY.  He has completed the Executive leadership course at both UC Berkeley and Duke University and is a certified by the Department of Defense as a Master Training Specialist and certified Level III Logistics specialist.

Kelly has been involved in authoring, developing, and delivery and funding advanced skills training for over 25 years and was the Director of Training for the $95 million a year FORD Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Program in Washington DC for over 10 years.   All of this education and experience is brought to his Professional Photography education. 

Kelly’s work has earned recognition at various events and in a wide range of organizations. He has earned his” Professional” designation with WPI and Master Designation at Portrait Masters and WPE.  He is also a 2023 and 2024 Portrait Judge for the Master Photographer International (MPI) competition and was awarded the first ever “MENTORSHIP” award.    

Over the past few years, Kelly and his wife Kalina have been hosting and delivering workshops both in the US and in Europe with over 500 students trained.

ABOUT KALINA

Master Photographer | Digital Artist | Fine Art Fanatic

Kalina Schneider is an internationally acclaimed Master Photographer and digital artist hailing from Florida. With a specialization in Fine Art and Fantasy Portraiture, Kalina's work is a vivid tapestry of color, magic, and dreamlike aesthetics that captivate viewers and spark their imagination.

Having earned her Master’s of Photography and Master Craftsmen credentials from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Kalina is a two-time Grand Imaging Award finalist for her exceptional portraits that embody creativity and storytelling.

Delving into a personal journey of self-discovery, Kalina's photography serves as a visual narrative that transcends cultural boundaries and resonates with audiences worldwide. Drawing inspiration from her multicultural experiences and extensive travels, Kalina infuses her creations with elements of global art, theatrical costumes, vintage fashion, and ethnic fabrics.

Together with her husband, Kelly, Kalina shares her expertise by teaching fine art photography and photoshop editing for creative concepts. Their collaborative efforts extend to organizing immersive photography workshops in the USA, Ireland, Italy, and Indonesia (Bali), providing aspiring artists with hands-on learning experiences and a platform for artistic exploration.

She has been published in number of magazines online and in print. Kalina is on judging panels for acclaimed international photography competitions.