Vertical vs Horizontal — Why Format Matters More Than Ever in 2026 by Kelly Heck Photography
Vertical vs Horizontal — Why Format Matters More Than Ever in 2026
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Your orientation determines your visibility, engagement, and conversions. Introduction: Orientation Is Now a Strategic Decision (Not a Style Choice) Once upon a time, photos were horizontal by default.Websites were horizontal.Print was horizontal.Presentations were horizontal. And then… the smartphone became the world’s primary viewing device. Today: If your brand isn’t intentionally planning vertical and horizontal images, your content is already underperforming. … Read More

Kelly Heck Photography Halloween Family Portraits with Pumpkin Heads
Sheena Housman
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Highly recommend Kelly- she is absolutely fantastic! She has been doing our family photos for the last few years and always makes us feel completely comfortable and relaxed. She even knows how to handle toddlers who don’t always want to cooperate! Most recently, she was incredibly enthusiastic about shooting our Halloween-themed family photos. If you want a photographer who is … Read More

Taneytown Maryland Main Street Shopping and Dining | George's On York Bed & Breakfast
Sharon Tillman
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I’ve worked with Kelly Heck Photography several times and every experience has been the same — excellent. Kelly is professional and talented, and one of the best at putting people at ease in front of a camera. Her creativity comes through every shot. She has fun and more than gets the job done. I highly recommend Kelly Heck Photography.

Greg Pecoraro Council Member of the City of Westminster | Kelly Heck Photography
Greg Pecoraro
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Kelly does a great job… With a terrific eye for the best shot and the ability to painstakingly take care of every detail!

Dr. Mona Becker - May or of the City of Westminster, Maryland | Kelly Heck Photography
Dr. Mona Becker
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Kelly is the best photographer I have ever worked with! She helps you feel comfortable and takes her time getting the shot just right. Thanks to Kelly I have amazing headshots for work! She has a wide range of experience and will definitely achieve the result you want.

Al Bets of Outfluence | Kelly Heck Photography
Al Betz
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Kelly Heck Photography is first class. Kelly is committed to professionalism, she is creative, she loves her work and she loves her clients. Outfluence hired Kelly to capture promotional shots of an event we were preparing for. Her work reflected the energy and the joy of our team. I was so happy that we chose Kelly for this most important … Read More

Victoria Dawn Blankeship Trash The Dress Session | Kelly Heck Photography
Victoria Dawn Blankenship
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Kelly is excellent. Professional, but makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her photography is better than you can imagine and captures the heart or spark of each subject.

Family Portraits by Kelly Heck Photography
Morgan Kain
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Kelly is, bar none, the best photographer with whom I have ever worked. She’s kind, personable, professional, efficient, flexible, and above all, she tagged amazing photos. Worth every penny.

The Clark Hulings Fund | 2019's Art-Business Conference: Conquer the Changing Marketplace | Washington, D.C. | https://clarkhulingsfund.org/ | Photos by Kelly Heck Photography - https://kellyheckphotography.com/
Carolyn Edlund
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Kelly is the ultimate pro. Not only did I had the pleasure of using her services, but I also partnered with her on a course where she used her expertise in photography to help others who need to give professional presentation. She is on time, on budget and has real integrity. Two thumbs up!

The Biggest Website Photo Mistakes (And the Fast Fixes) by Kelly Heck Photography
The Biggest Website Photo Mistakes (And the Fast Fixes)
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These small visual errors quietly destroy trust — here’s how to fix them. Your Website Photos Matter More Than You Think When someone lands on your website, your photos do the talking long before your text does. In fact: Your visuals set the tone for your entire customer experience. But here’s the problem: most businesses unintentionally use photos that hurt … Read More

How to Plan a Photo Session That Actually Saves You Money
How to Plan a Photo Session That Actually Saves You Money
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The Cost of “Wing It and Hope” Photo Sessions Most businesses don’t realize this, but the biggest factor that determines how much value you get out of a photoshoot… isn’t the photographer. It’s how well you prepare. Poor prep leads to: The good news? With the right strategy, you can dramatically increase the number of polished, high-impact images you walk … Read More

Laura Wailes
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Kelly is an extremely talented photographer and web master. She brings enthusiam and a professional edge that is hard to find today. She is very creative and will work with you to bring a final product that you will be 100% satisfied with. I have worked with her for years, and I can say that she is very easy to … Read More

Kelly Heck Photography | Maryland-Based Corporate & Commercial Photographer
A Little Peek Behind the Camera
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Every once in a while, someone turns the camera around on me. And if I’m being honest… it’s not my natural place. I’m much more comfortable being the one behind the scenes, guiding, observing, adjusting, making other people feel like their best selves. But I said yes to this one. I was recently featured by VoyageBaltimore, and the conversation ended … Read More

The ROI of Professional Photos by Kelly Heck Photography
The ROI of Professional Photos
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How strategic photography boosts conversions, trust, hiring, and revenue. Introduction: Photography Is an Investment — Here’s the Return You Should Expect Let’s cut to the chase: professional photography is not just a “nice-to-have” business expense. It’s an investment that impacts your entire buyer journey, your conversions, your authority, and the way people perceive your business before they ever pick up … Read More

The Gala of the year… Target Community & Educational Services’ Green Tie Gala
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I may have walked in feeling a little anxious – that’s not uncommon when photographing a special event, where meaningful moments unfold back-to-back and there’s no way to control what happens next. That kind of fast-paced environment always asks a lot of a photographer, but after roughly 10 years of photographing this event, I’ve come to know its rhythm well. … Read More

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