Banana Cat Media

banana cat media

Lisa Schaefer

Freelance music and Events Photographer

I like to tell stories....

*Some prints are marked for purchase...

banana cat media

Lisa Schaefer

Freelance music and Events Photographer

Im Lisa Schaefer, a Virginia Beach, Virginia native who currently resides in NC.

I cant remember a time when music wasn't a part of my life. I got my first 'real' music records at age 8. One of them was The Clash. I've always loved punk and reggae music and later I got into ska. I still collect vinyl to this day. Growing up in the 7 cities area we had a great source of shows in the '90's to attend to in all genres and DC and Richmond weren't too far either! If only I had taken as many pictures then, wow! Iphones changed the game for me.

I also got into skateboarding ramps at a very late age of 23 and joined my love of photography with action sports. Living in Greenville, NC, the hotbed of action sports in the 2000's, was to my advantage as well. Taking shots showing movement, capturing raw emotions and being in the moment are what I love. I enjoy being able to capture the stories not noticed while so much is going on.

In college, I earned a degree in Graphic Communications focusing on media arts and photography.

I have served professionally as a graphic artist for years and my freelance photography has been a constant passion that has turned into this ever growing portfolio of athletes, happy faces, action shots and amazing artists ....

Please enjoy!