Few people at school dedicate as much time and energy to a hobby as Sixth Former Charlie Schreiber. His photography and film production provide him a way of telling stories, capturing emotion, and exploring creativity.
For many, Schreiber is the guy behind the scenes, capturing the student fan section and sports games. Many community members don’t realize his craft has taken a long time to grow, starting years ago with Pierce Laveran ’24, who motivated Schreiber and acted as his photography mentor.
This passion project captivated Schreiber and forced him to dedicate weekends at a time to film and edit.
“I always try to tell a story or make the person seeing my work feel something with what I create,” Schreiber said.
Even so, Schreiber’s journey has just begun, with his ambitions expanding as he gains more experience and creative opportunities.
“More recently, I have been trying to do more personal films and photography, most of which have to do with travel and creative projects, while also pursuing my sports photography and videography that you see on my Instagram,” Schreiber said.
“Any large sporting events are always the most enjoyable and memorable to shoot because of how much emotion goes on and that I can capture, such as the Fords’ lacrosse final last year and the Penn State ‘white out.’”
Charlie Schreiber ’26
The moments Schreiber treasures most are those full of energy and emotion, where community comes together and stories unfold before his lens.
“Any large sporting events are always the most enjoyable and memorable to shoot because of how much emotion goes on and that I can capture,” Schreiber said, “such as the Fords’ lacrosse final last year and the Penn State ‘white out.’”
Photography and film provide Schreiber with something to anticipate each day, a pursuit to dedicate himself to, and a way to grow while enjoying every step of the process.
When dedication meets creativity, the results can be both powerful and awe-inspiring. Schreiber reminds us of the beauty in looking closer, noticing more, and telling the stories that matter.
“My photography and photos give me a passion project and something to work towards and improve on,” Schreiber said. “Similar to how most people at Haverford focus on sports or other missions, this is my mission.”
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