“Helen S. Schwartz captures the heart and soul of America's past and present through her camera's lens, bringing history alive in her photographs.”
- Bernadette Loeffel-Atkins author/lecturer

I am a professional photographer for over 29 years.

While I specialize in historical landscape photography, I have also worked professionally photographing musical performers, children, children's ballet. portraits and nature scenes. Much of my theater work has been published both domestically and internationally. My educational background includes a degree from the Antonelli School of Photography located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Shortly after establishing Artistry in Photography in 2003 with business partner Gail Kehler,  I won an award in the professional photography category at the prestigious Cape May, New Jersey juried Art Show competing with 15 other professional photographers, and continued exhibiting my work in local and regional art shows, one of which was in Gettysburg, PA.   

In the early 90's, I visited Gettysburg National Military Park and felt drawn to photograph the  Battlefield from both a natural as well as an historic aspect  Years later, my decision to display my work at an art show in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania opened the floodgates for me to choose to specialize in photographing history while also experiencing the sights, sounds and beauty of the battlefield.   Gail and I began traveling to many Battlefields to learn and document what we discovered.  

We produce note cards and matted and framed prints, calendars, and have self -published two books to date: "Tell Them All About It, Won't You?" Images of the Present, Voices of the Past  Gettysburg,  and “the nailhead that held the South’s two halves together”  Vicksburg   A Photographic Journey.  Both books are photo journeys that take you through two decisive battles of the American Civil War. The words of the brave soldiers tell the stories of both battles.

 All items and titles have been approved to be sold at many National Park Service book stores.   The books are also on sale at  the State Museum of Pennsylvania museum shop , Borders Books,  various  Independent book stores, and in other museum shops and book stores throughout the United States.  All of our products are made and printed in the U.S.A. on domestic paper.

I am the Photographer for the Brandywine Battlefield Partner Associates. and also work freelance, photographing events for the Civil War News. My photographs have been featured in books by Gettysburg historian Timothy H. Smith and  author/lecturer Bernadette Loeffel-Atkins.

Gail and I have been blessed to have met and worked with some of the most wonderful and fascinating people in our travels throughout the United States.  Our journeys have led us to both big cities and small towns, all educational and eye-opening learning experiences.     

I am an Integrated Energy Therapy® master Instructor as well as a Reiki II practitioner.  This training has been invaluable in assisting me while pursuing my photography career.   My photographs and products are non- judgmental, educational, thought provoking, entertaining, practical and respectful of all of those whose stories I tell, and hope that they will inspire you and lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself and your connection to the world.....And to support the Preservation of our Battlefields, National Historic Sites and National Parks.  

Gail originally suggested selling Helen's photographs and Artistry in Photography was formed. Her numerous years of management and bookkeeping experience coupled with her keen business sense is an integral part of the company. Gail has a quick mind and a heightened sense of order. She arranged and designed the set-up for the art shows and her connections initiated the building of this website. She is involved in the production of many of our items from start to finish, from driving the car to assisting and participating on photographic jobs and then working on finishing products, coordinating, organizing, and initial editing and design.  Both in the office and out on the field on photography shoots and at business meetings, Gail's expertise, personable disposition, and her ability to manage the office and be part of the creative process has made our ventures successful.