MEET PHOTOGRAPHER KELLY HECK
KELLY@KELLYHECKPHOTOGRAPHY.COM | 443-340-6317
Hi there! My name is Kelly Heck, and I am a portrait and branding photographer located in Carroll County, Maryland.
I am formally trained in traditional photography (i.e. lots of time shooting film and in the darkroom) at Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA and thankful to be an award-winning photographer. Check out some of my personal work!
Freelancing since 2004, I left my full time job in Spring of 2015 to focus 100% of my time on building my photography business.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
THE PEOPLE WHO BRING ME JOY EVERY DAY
I find myself working all the time - because it does not feel like "work". But my hubby Adam (who proposed in October of 2018 and I married in September 2020) is my reminder to slow down, take breaks, and enjoy more in life. He is an awesome videographer, editor, and motion designer... not to mention an incredible chef. Together we love on two pups, my girl Nala and his family pup Remington.
I'm a daughter to a woodturner / beekeeper and a gardener / floral arranger / bonsai artist. I'm a sister to a goldsmith jeweler. I am an Aunt to two beautiful little girls who like to pretend to be monsters, build block towers, and eat "snail snacks" (pie-crust pinwheels with cinnamon sugar). I am a granddaughter to the most talented woodworker I know, a potter and chef, and practically a granddaughter to my great-aunt who is an incredible seamstress. There is so much more... but a great wealth of talent, passion, and love runs through my family and I could not be luckier.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
WHAT SPARKS JOY IN MY EVERY DAY
When I am not immersed in photography or working on the business, LOVE cooking good food from scratch! I love intense flavor and both my hubby and I are quite happy in the kitchen. Food is a great way to bring people together, which we try to do as often as our busy schedules allow!
(What are some of my favorite recipes you ask? Rice Krispie Treats, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Adam's Sweet Tomato Basil Soup, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Smoked Salmon Pasta, Homemade Pizza (or No Anchovies in a pinch), Cinnamon Buns, Scones, Homemade Pasta, Fajitas & Quesadillas, BBQ Shrimp on Lime Avocado Toast, Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Soup, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (with Maple Syrup or Honey) or Brazilian Limeade, Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Chicken & Ham Pot Pie, just about every recipe I try from Once Upon A Chef, and a WHOLE LOT MORE.
I stay active in the warmer months veggie gardening and playing tennis. I also love fine art, and find myself coloring hand-drawn cards in the evenings. I'm a juggler and unicycler. And I make the best chunky salsa!
WHAT'S IN MY GEAR BAG
EQUIPMENT THAT HELPS ME MAKE PHOTO MAGIC
Camera & Favorite Lenses | Canon 5D Mark IV & Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 50mm F/1.2, 100mm F/2.8, 24-70mm F/2.8, & Sigma Art 35mm F/1.4
Studio Lights | Flashpoint XPLOR 600PROs
Light Modifiers | Westcott / Paul C. Buff / Impact
Filters | B+W Circular Polarizing Filters
Radio Triggers | Flashpoint R2 PRO
Camera Bag | Tenba Messenger DNS 13
Gear Cases | Pelican 1510 Carry-On & Pelican 1654
Camera Stabilizer (Video) | Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 3-Axis Stabilizer w/ Follow Focus
Continuous Lighting (Video) | Neewer Bi-Color LEDs
Teleprompter (Video) | Glide Gear iPad Smartphone Teleprompter
TOOLS THAT HELP ME PROSPER
SOFTWARE & APPS THAT MAKE ME SAY OOO-LA-LA!
Photo Editing | Adobe Lightroom CC
Photo Retouching | Adobe Photoshop CC
Video Editing | Adobe Premiere CC
Prints & Products & Framing | Mpix Pro
Monitor Calibration | Datacolor Spyder5 Express
Proofing | Zenfolio (20% discount)
Studio Management & Workflow | HoneyBook (save 50%)
Time Tracking & Invoicing | HARVEST (save $10.00)
Continuing Education | Professional Photographers of America & Creative Live
Email Campaign | MailChimp (join my email list!)
Products | MOO / USB Memory Direct