Rediscovering Route 66 - One Miniature Mile at a Time!
Anthony Schmidt, a brilliant 17-year-old photographer from Adairsville, GA, is passionately fascinated with history, vintage cars, and exploring both from a distinctive youth perspective.
The results are astounding. Watch the video and you’ll see what makes his work so remarkable.
Rediscovering Route 66 - One Miniature Mile at a Time!
Anthony Schmidt, a brilliant 17-year-old photographer from Adairsville, GA, is passionately fascinated with history, vintage cars, and exploring both from a distinctive youth perspective.
The results are astounding. Watch the video and you’ll see what makes his work so remarkable.
Supported by family and friends, Anthony will set out from Chicago on April 2, 2026, traveling the entire length of Route 66 to Santa Monica. During this Centennial-inspired journey of discovery, he will stop at scenic and iconic spots along the way, staging his miniature vintage cars within real-world Route 66 environments. His unique photographic vision will capture the Mother Road in its hundredth year, creating a lasting record through his extraordinary lens.
From an early age, Anthony’s deep passion for cars ignited a creative spark that grew into an impressive collection of meticulously detailed model vehicles. As he arranges and photographs these in outdoor settings, he brings history and imagination together with remarkable precision and artistry.
Anthony is on the autism spectrum, a facet of his story that helps illuminate his profound focus and distinctive way of seeing the world. His intense concentration and instinctive vision give his work an intensity and authenticity that are unmistakably his own.
His Route 66 Centennial Journey will be a joy to follow, a celebration of history, creativity, and the singular vision of an inspiring young artist.