Food, Product & Commercial Photographer
Pacific Northwest & Beyond
Your product is incredible.
Your photos should be too.
But the RIGHT photos can change everything…
Whether you need scroll-stopping social content, polished e-commerce images, or a full brand story told across multiple touchpoints - I bring the same obsessive attention to detail in my commercial work that I do with everything else I shoot.
I’ve been doing this behind the scenes for years… with my macro photography, on retainer for local brands, in my studio with national product companies, at restaurants, and at weddings & events. So I decided it’s finally time to make it official and reach more brands.
This is actually where it all started.
Back in 2007 I was selling handcrafted reborn dolls on eBay and my photos were terrible… and my auctions weren’t ending as high as other sellers. I knew my work was better than my images were showing, so I started teaching myself lighting and composition and posing. That obsession with making products look as good as they actually are is still what drives me today. Read more of my story…
Almost two decades later, I understand something most photographers don’t: commercial photography isn’t just about technical skill. It’s understanding a brand’s voice, its customers, and the feeling it needs to create. I don’t just show up and shoot. We work together to figure out what your images need to say.
“We have worked with Heidi for the past eight years, and she has been an incredible asset to our company. From the very beginning, she has consistently delivered professional, high-quality photography that has helped showcase our products in the best possible light.
What sets Heidi apart is not just her talent behind the camera, but her reliability, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to truly understand our brand. Product photography can make or break a customer’s first impression, and Heidi has played a major role in helping us present our products professionally across our website, advertising, social media, and printed materials.
Over the years, she has always been easy to work with, adaptable to our needs, and committed to producing exceptional results. Her photos are clean, polished, and visually compelling, and she has an eye for capturing details that many photographers miss.
We highly recommend Heidi to anyone looking for a talented, dependable, and experienced photographer. It has been a pleasure working with her for nearly a decade, and we look forward to continuing that relationship for years to come.”
— Travel Scoot USA
www.travelscootusa.com
Every brand has a story.
Let me help you tell yours.
If you have a project in mind, I’d love to hear about it. Let’s figure out if we’re a good fit.
Featured Projects
PNW Cookie Co. AVEalanche Cookies for Avenue Espresso
Admiralty Lounge in Bellingham, WA
Alignment Journal (Personal project... Yes, I photograph my own stuff too!)
Espresso! by PNW Cookie Co. - Coffee Stand in Chehalis
Travel Scoot USA - Website & Amazon Listings
PNW Cookie Co NASCAR Sponsorship
Three ways we can do this…
Documentary
I show up, I observe, I capture.
Very little direction or staging…
just real moments as they happen.
This is the style I use for restaurants, coffee stands, events, and any brand environment where the authentic experience IS the story.
You won’t hardly know I’m there.
Collaborative
We plan together.
Location, props, styling, direction… everything is intentional. This is where the magic happens for product launches, seasonal campaigns, brand lifestyle shoots, and anything that needs a specific look and feel.
Product
Just me and your product.
Creative compositions, intentional lighting, total focus on making your product look its absolute best.
Local? Drop it off. Not local? Ship it my way and we'll handle the rest over phone calls or Zoom.
“Heidi took a series of photos for our restaurant, The Admiralty Lounge, for our Valentine's Day prix fixe event. She did a remarkable job capturing our specific atmosphere. She took plenty of photos, from the food to the aesthetic to the staff. Her editing was lovely and moody, and she delivered the edited photos quickly. We were very happy with the service she provided from start to finish. She is a true professional with a beautiful eye.”
— The Admiralty Lounge | Bellingham, WA
@admiralty.lounge
Let's figure out what your project needs.
Commercial photography isn't one-size-fits-all, and that's what makes it so much fun!
Scope, location, usage rights, and timeline all factor into pricing. Some projects are single sessions, while others are ongoing retainers. Some happen at local businesses here in the Pacific Northwest, or it may involve shipping your product to my studio so we can collaborate over the phone or Zoom from anywhere in the world.
If you have a project in mind (even just a vague idea) I'd love to hear about it.
Such an incredible experience...
In 2018 I photographed a Shark Tank style competition called Smart Tank. One of the contestants was an impressive gal named Callie Carpenter, pitching her homemade gluten-free vegan cookies. And of course, she won! I got to eat one of her very first commercially packaged cookies that day and we stayed connected.
Six years later I saw a Facebook post that PNW Cookie Co was looking for a brand photographer. Sooo I slid into Callie's DMs and she responded immediately: "Why didn't I think of you first?"
That was a year and a half ago. Since then we've built a collection of nearly a thousand images across seasons, flavor launches, lifestyle campaigns, coffee stand documentation, and yes - a NASCAR pit lane at Portland International Raceway when they sponsored an Xfinity Series driver.
Her business has grown. And our collaborative partnership has grown with it. I basically feel like part of the family now!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. I’ve driven 3 hours to a restaurant shoot, and to Oregon for a NASCAR race brand activation, so distance isn’t a deal breaker. Any travel expenses beyond my local area get factored into your custom quote so there are no surprises.
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Yes! If you’re looking for ongoing brand photography… monthly content, seasonal campaigns, or a long-term partnership… we can get creative with a retainer structure that works for both of us. Clients who commit to six months or a year typically see better rates than one-off sessions. Let’s talk about what consistency looks like for your brand.
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Every commercial project is custom quoted based on scope, style, location, deliverables, and timeline. There’s no one-size-fits-all rate sheet because no two projects are the same, and I’d rather give you an accurate quote than a number that doesn’t reflect what your project actually needs. The best first step is a free consultation so I can understand your vision and give you a real number.
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It depends on the scope of the project, but typically anywhere from 24 hours to two weeks. Time-sensitive projects are absolutely something I take into consideration during the quoting process, so if you need quick turnaround - just tell me upfront and we’ll plan for it.
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Yes. And I love it when clients do this! Before you ship, we’ll connect over Zoom to talk through exactly what you’re sending, what props or finishing touches might be needed, and what I already have access to in my studio. We’ll sort out all the details together.
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Commercial usage rights are included with every session. You can use your images for social media, websites, marketing materials, advertising, and beyond. I do retain the copyright to my images for use in my own portfolio and marketing. If you’re interested in full copyright transfer, that’s something we can discuss and factor into your quote.
Still have Questions?
Let’s chat to see if we’d be a good fit working together!
