Hello there.
My name is Heidi!
I am so happy you have stopped by!
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have my MA with Merit in Photographic Journalism from the University of Westminster in London, England. After studying in England for three years, I returned to the Reading, PA area to start my photography business. My studio is based out of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (the largest nonprofit art center in America), I photograph throughout Berks County and beyond.
In addition to photographing for Berks County Living Magazine, I have exhibited my work locally and internationally. When we get to meet, ask me about the time I photographed Jay-Z and Prince Charles. I am also a member of Professional Photographers of America and have been in business since 2005. I have also been voted "Best of Berks Photographer" and "Favorite Freelance Photographer" six timesby Berks County Living readers!
I also work with amazing second shooters. If we are lucky to work with you, then you will be sure to meet my talented team.
What I love about weddings:
- I love the details, and all the special touches that you have put into your day. And, boy are people creative!
- The vows. Love this part...traditional or more personal. This part is so special.
- The first time the couple sees each other. AMAZING.
- Walking alongside my couples and helping them navigate through this crazy thing called....wedding planning :) Got you there, I bet you thought I was going to say "LOVE"
- Meeting new people. My couples are the best.
Fun facts about me:
- I learned photography the "old school way"...aka, I was trained in film first. I shot, developed, and printed all my prints in a darkroom when I first started photography.
- I have also been voted "Favorite Freelance Photographer" five times by Berks County Living readers!
- I have broken 9 bones.
- I played semi-pro soccer for a year in England.
- I met my husband while running against him in a local election.
- Thunderstorms rule! (except on wedding days, boooo) BUT! My husband and I had the BIGGEST thunderstorm in the middle of our outdoor wedding and it all worked out fine :)
- I would choose a vacation in the mountains over the beach any day.
- My husband and I welcomed our miracle baby in June 2022! He is simply the best.
I love getting involved in my community, here are just a few ways:
- SMYMCA - Board of Directors
- SMYMCA - Fundraising committee, Marketing committee, Golf committee
- West Reading Borough - Economic Development Committee
- BCTC - Chair of Photo Imaging Advisory Board
- Bridge of Hope - Neighboring Volunteer
- PA Heart Gallery - Volunteer Adoption Photographer
- United Way - Service Learning Semester Project with photography students at Alvernia University
- Help-Portrait - Reading, PA