Hi! I’m glad you’re here.
Great to “meet” you! I’m Heather - the one behind the camera, emails, phone calls, website, paying taxes - everything related to running this small business. I grew up in the Midwest, lived in Texas for about a decade, and now call Tacoma, Washington home.
I’ve loved photography since childhood and spent countless hours adventuring around our back yard with a film camera and pouring over my grandparent’s collection of National Geographic magazines. Although I’m primarily a digital photographer now, I do still dabble in film occasionally!
When I’m not working, you can find me tending my (ever expanding) garden, hiking with my rescue pup Luna, baking gluten free treats with my kids, or tackling yet another DIY project with my husband. I need to travel to stay sane and really enjoy doing deep dives on the area before visiting to find street art and favorite local hole-in-the-wall spots. (And of course, great local cuisine. Food is culture.)
Someday… I want to be able to do pull ups, have a mini farm complete with highland cows and horses (I miss riding regularly something FIERCE), backpack around the world, finally be fluent in Spanish and ASL, and hike the Pacific Rim.
Image by my friend Stacy of Fox & Wagon Photography
Meet my Luna.
She’s everything I ever wanted in a dog and the best little hiking and editing buddy. <3
(And if I say something really out of pocket while on a call like “NO DO NOT EAT THE BLANKET!” This adorable mischievous face is why.
< My whole actual face, excited & about to hop on a zoom call with a couple
< BTS at a styled session; courtesy of a little client & aspiring artist!
Garden flowers are my favorite part of summer.
My happy little chickens that give us the prettiest eggs. Also working on befriending the neighborhood crows! >
aaaallll the awkward selfies in some of my favorite places
Also low key trying to look cool while exhauuuusted from getting up at 2 AM.
(worth it!)
Values
I will not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, religious discrimination, or discrimination of any other form. I actively work to honor each person exactly as they are. I believe our stories are powerful, precious, and immeasurably important.
In a world that is becoming increasingly harmful toward the marginalized, there’s no room to tolerate less than treating each other with the utmost dignity, respect, and kindness.
I aim to create images that feel honest & tell a story of where you’re at in this moment and do so by encouraging lots of connection between you and your people. This is a relaxed approach to portraits called “lifestyle photography” – asking questions, prompts for gentle posing, and suggestions on ways to play and have fun together! We spend very little time on traditional structured posing and encourage LOTS of movement for small children.
Locations are chosen based on spaces that hold meaning to you so it’s not just a pretty photo – there are roots in your real life, right now. Gentle posing helps flatter while coaxing genuine interactions and smiles. This approach is a great fit for families with small children, people who may feel nervous or uncomfortable in a more structured/posed session, and anyone who prefers an unposed approach to photography. I also have personal experience with Autism & sensory accommodations. Please let me know in advance if there are specific ways I can support you and your family best while we’re together!
I do not offer significant retouching; rather we work together to create flattering portraits in camera (light retouching such as blemish removal is always included). I have taken courses dedicated to flattering curves and am always seeking continued education to make my clients feel confident and celebrated.
