Background
Schmidt, Fred was born on September 17, 1922 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Otto Frederick and Mabel Marie (Johnson) Schmidt.
Schmidt, Fred was born on September 17, 1922 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Otto Frederick and Mabel Marie (Johnson) Schmidt.
Student, University Oklahoma, 1941-1942; student, Chicago School Photography, 1947-1948.
Photographer, color technician, James Israel Studio, Mount Vernon, Ohio., 1949-1955;
from administrative assistant to managing editor, Professional Photographers American, Inc., 1955-1974;
editorial director, Photomethods, New York City, 1974-1985;
editorial director, International television, 1983-1985;
editorial director, Photo/Design, 1984-1985;
executive editor, Video Manager, 1985-1988;
consultant editor, Tape/Disc Business, 1987-1989. Teacher photojournalism Milwaukee Area Technology College, 1965-1966, member of advisory board,1972-1974. Lecturer Northern Illinois U., 1968-1973.
Secretary Professional Photographers, Ohio, 1954-1955.
Board advisers Chicago International Film Festival, 1967-1975. Served with United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Society Photographers (honorary associate), Yugoslavia Federation Professional Photographers (honorary), Professional Photographers of Israel, International television Association (Service award).
Married Eleanor Minerva Austin, January 15, 1949. 1 son, Frederick Curtis.