Welcome To Jamie Heyl Photography!

"For every step of your life"

People often ask me what my favorite type of photography is and I answer differently at different times, depending on what I am doing or working on. I love taking photos, of every kind ... well, not landscape or pet photos, but always "people" photos.

It is often said in the photography world that you can not specialize in everything, and I believe that. Not every photographer can be the best at every type of photography - I know I have plenty to learn about lots of different things. I am always learning and growing. But I can LOVE every type of photography which is why the tag line of my business is "for every step of your life."

I love to watch my clients and their families grow. To photograph a couple from their engagement through their wedding and then the birth of their first child is an amazing experience. Then to watch that child grow through their first years, graduate from high school and start the cycle over is awe-inspiring. I haven't quite been in business long enough for that, but I have had the privelige of photographing the weddings of some of my Senior clients!

So whether you are just beginning to build your family or your family is growing up and moving on, I would be honored to be a part of that. To photograph the love between you and your partner grow into a tiny family and then follow that family through the college years and beyond - its the part of my job that I will always love the most. So thank you for considering me to photograph every step of your life.

Jamie

Tyler – 2010 Senior {Patterson Senior Photographer}

Posted on April 10, 2010

In the few years that I’ve been shooting Senior portraits, I’ve found there are a few different types of sessions. Tyler’s was the type that represents many things that are important and special to him, incorporating locations that are meaningful to him and his family. Our first stop was his family’s lighthouse in Patterson, which his mom told me was a life-long dream of his grandfather’s. Right next to the lighthouse was one of the coolest buildings I’ve shot in. Its an old wooden warehouse full of old stuff. There have been many parties and family events held in this warehouse, so it was the perfect place for the session. Next came a place where Tyler spends the majority of his time – the high school baseball field. Finally, it was back to his house to get some shots with his wake board (and it was pretty chilly outside!) … whew! A lot crammed into the session, but it was a lot of fun!