Hey there!

My name is Zoe Schumacher, and I am a cartographer, former camera assistant in the film industry, and photographer living it up in Long Beach, CA. I see photography as a way to discover the world around you and find something you never knew existed right in your backyard!

A little about me: I started taking photos in high school when I picked up my dad’s Nikon film camera. The original dream was to be a photojournalist but that didn’t seem to be in the cards so I earned a B.A. and Masters in Geography and became a full-time cartographer in the Port of Long Beach. While I do love being a cartographer, photography has always been my true passion, and here is where I get to share it with you.

The photos you’ll see on the site are from my many adventures as a sailor, professional Geographer, and cartographer. I have photos from as far away as Easter Island and as close as right out my front door. I’ve tried other mediums like stained glass and quilting, but nothing felt quite as right as when I’ve got a camera in my hand. You never know what’s coming next, what you’ll discover, and where the next photo will take you.

I have lived a life of adventures, and the one constant has been my love for photography. It allows you to go out every day and find something new. I’m always working to improve my craft and I hope you like what you see! Please take a look around and reach out if you’d like!

Zoe