Ken Schmidt, photographer and dear friend of the Kerrville Folk Festival died in
a kayaking accident on July 11 near Comfort, Texas. He was 40 years old.
Schmidt was the chief photographer for the Kerrville Daily Times for several
years. He was known for his love of the outdoors – softball, golfing, kayaking,
and other sports.The photographer for the Kerrville Folk Festival for over 20 years, Schmidt’s
reputation for professionalism and his skills in photography had wide appeal,
and organizations sought out the photographer and his work.
“His work was excellent,” Rod Kennedy said. “He had the highest professional
standards and was in demand all over the country.” But Kennedy said as
professional as he was, Schmidt’s outlook on life was one of enthusiasm and
generosity.
[This obituary is reproduced by courtesy of the
Folk Alliance].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
