Photographer Abby Schoofs is the creative mind behind Avalon Sky Photography. Her mother passing away suddenly due to cancer in late 2003, made her realize that there was more to life then a 9-5 business work week and weeknights spent watching TV. She found her artistic roots again through picking up her mother’s point and shoot, analog camera. On an ice covered Lake Michigan beach, in March 2005, looking out at the lake crashing upon the shore, she felt that undiscovered urge to capture it upon film. In doing so, she discovered a hidden passion for photography. Abby was driven to improve with each photo taken, and upgraded to better cameras, moving into the digital age. Through self instruction, online articles, tutorials and even taking some local classes she has learned the art of photography, all the while working at her full time career as a Technical Support technician for local Milwaukee businesses.

As she worked on building up her portfolio and experience through landscape and art photography, she found within herself a drive to move to more personal interactions and Portrait work. To find willing subjects, she began networking with local models and makeup artists, via online fashion networking sites and word of mouth. In the process, she has built up her portfolio and is working to move on to the next level, starting to market her work and experience professionally. Abby's personal and professional goal, is to have her own studio and to have her work displayed in magazines, art galleries, as well as preserving the memories of the world around her. 

Her personal motto is to make each photograph 'Creative, Artistic and Unique'. Abby will continue to honor her mother's memory by preserving the world around her in photos, as it was this desire that started her on an artistic journey. It will always continue to be a factor throughout her life and career as an artist. 

To contact Avalon Sky Photography, please use the contact us link on the left. Rates depend on the type of shoot, location, time and work required. Serious offers only.