Brennan Schachtner

As the CEO and owner of Brennan Schachtner Photography, I manage all aspects of my freelance photography and videography business, specializing in youth, high school, and college sports teams across the metro area. I provide dynamic action shots, team portraits, and senior photos, creating lasting memories for athletes and their families. In addition to capturing images, I work closely with coaches, athletic directors, and booster clubs to schedule shoots, coordinate services, and ensure seamless communication throughout the process. I also handle invoicing, payments, and client relationships, ensuring a professional and personalized experience for every team and individual. My goal is to deliver high-quality prints and physical products that families will cherish for years to come, all while building lasting connections within the sports community.

As a Videographer for Bemidji State Men’s and Women’s Hockey, I create high-energy hype videos for the Jumbotron to be played before home games, as well as produce weekend series recaps for social media. My videos highlight key moments, team performances, and fan dedication, helping to build excitement, engage fans, and enhance the overall game-day experience.

As the official photographer for Lakeville South Football, I capture every Varsity and multiple JV games throughout the fall season, delivering high-quality images that highlight key moments and team spirit. I quickly edit and provide photos to parents and players, offering them lasting memories through prints and digital downloads. My goal is to preserve the excitement of each game and make it easy for players, families, and coaches to cherish the season.

As the Social Media Manager and Photographer for the White Bear Lake Athletics & Activities Department, I manage and enhance the department's online presence by curating and posting engaging content across social media platforms to promote athletic events, team successes, and community involvement. I capture high-quality action shots and team photos during sports events. Additionally, I design and produce seasonal athletic poster calendars, which are displayed in district buildings to keep the community informed about upcoming events throughout the year.

As a content creator at Youth Hockey Hub, I capture high-quality photos and videos during youth, high school and college hockey games, managing and uploading content to blogs and social media in a fast-paced environment, sometimes managing content for three rinks an hour for up to long 12-hour days.

Traveling around the metro to cover top high school sports action, providing game articles with storytelling images, sent within just minutes of the final buzzer.