Life Story

CapturE the moments that tell the story of your life.

available worldwide

Based in bel air, maryland

EST 2007

LET'S TELL YOUR 

Story

spring 2024

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Are you a dancer who is passionate about your art and creativity? Come join the Heather O'Steen Photography Dance Ambassador Team and meet new friends, represent your dance studio, participate in creative styled dance photo shoots, all while earning credit towards your own discounted or free customized dance photo session! The goal of this program is to unite the dance community while helping to promote the art of Heather O'Steen Dance photography. 

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community over competition

becoming a
H.O.P. AMBASSADOR

For DANCERS

HEATHER IS AN AWARD WINNING professional dance AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER since 2007.  SHE HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED, AWARDED AND PUBLISHED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS AND MORE. 

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Tracey

"Booking a dance shoot with Heather is about so much more than the outcome - breathtakingly beautiful photographs. It's the entire experience, from collaborating on the location, choosing dancewear, to the exciting shoot day when she invites the dancer behind the lens for a quick peek. 

Heather radiates positivity! Not only do I feel completely safe with her, her knowledge of the dance world, and her ability to produce stunning images, I know she has my dancer's best interest at heart.  My daughter leaves every shoot full of confidence and we are both in awe every time we see the end results. Absolutely the best dance photographer in Maryland!"

"...my daughter leaves every shoot full of confidence!"

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Maggie 

"Heather has been taking photos for us since my youngest was born.  She always captures the most special moments, even with a crazy toddler!  She always has the best ideas for photos but is also interested in hearing our ideas as well. She is so good with the little ones of all ages, and always makes us feel comfortable in any situation.  The end results are always better than we hoped for!"

"you simply must book her today! no regrets!

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baltimore, maryland

session location

kind words from past clients

Absolutely! Included with every booked session, is my exclusive Portrait Session Style Guide customized to your exact kind of portraits. This guide gives you tips on choosing clothing, location and much more.  When portrait day arrives, no need to worry about not knowing how to pose. I've got you!  I'll tell you exactly what to do with your hands, your feet and even the best way to get authentic true-to-you expressions!

For dance sessions, as each dancer is unique with different skill sets and levels, being prepared with poses ahead of time that showcase your unique strengths as a dancer will help us use our time together more efficiently.  Then, together we will come up with more creative poses as our session moves forward. 

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can you help me figure out what to wear and how to pose?

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I will be keeping a close eye on the weather in the days leading up to our time together.  I will be in touch if it looks like we need to adjust our meeting time or date to work around weather.  We generally find an agreeable date within just a few days if we need to reschedule.

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WHat happens in case of rain?

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Galleries typically include anywhere between 50-100 photos for a Deluxe Session. The exact amount varies from session to session. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully edited high resolution images you can print anywhere. You’re also welcome to share your photos on social media as long as you credit Heather O'Steen Photography.

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HOW MANY PHOTOS ARE TYPICALLY INCLUDED AND CAN WE PRINT THE PHOTOS OURSELVES?

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Fantastic! To reserve your portrait date, send me an email and I will send you a link to my scheduling calendar. Next, I will send you a general liability contract to e-sign as well as your invoice to secure your date on my calendar. 

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WE LOVE YOUR WORK AND WE’RE READY TO BOOK! WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?

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FAQ

This is one of the best parts!  Since I have been in business for 17 years now, my vast experience and efficient workflow means you get your images MUCH faster than most photographers turn around time.   It is not unusual to receive your entire portrait gallery within 24-48 hours from your session.  I guarantee a two week delivery, but typically it is MUCH quicker. 

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how long does it take until we receive our portrait galelry?

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