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Introduction: I have an MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, so I am a true artist but also have ten years of business experience, so I can offer a uniquely creative and consultative approach for my clientele. I’m highly creative and a master of light, with an editorial, colorful and dramatic style. I work to understand your needs and always focus on high-quality images. It is all about my customers and making you feel comfortable to get behind the lens with me! Let's create some art together, cheers!

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1 employee

12 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Featured Projects

190 photos

Two shooter ballroom and album service
Wedding and Event Photography

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

Exceptional 5.0

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Jason L.

May 29, 2023

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, I’ll save you some time and introduce you to Heather! From day 1, Heather made us feel comfortable and at home, something we were so impressed with. During our engagement photoshoot, she provided us fun little games to get in the groove and captured special moments that we couldn’t have dreamed of. We were so excited to show off her work to family and even more excited for her vision on our wedding day. Leading up to then, she exceptionally communicated to us logistics and shot planning. She was very flexible and scheduled several meetings to really flush out our desired photos. Heather provided unique guidance that made preparation easy, especially with coordinating with our wedding planner. On our wedding day, we worked with Heather and Sihan, her second photographer. We also worked with Alex Yuan and Ben for videography. The whole team was a joy to be with, naturally guiding us and capturing candid moments we shared with our bridal party. Because of all the planning, the bridal party shots and family shots went very smoothly. Most importantly, we were blown away with our final photos. We were amazed by Heather’s dedication to her clients, providing us with so many perfectly crafted pictures. She also remained patient for months after the wedding, working with us to get our wedding album details in place. We could not be happier with the moments she captured on her camera, photos that we love to share with family and friends. Alex did a great job with video as well, even providing us with a trailer video while he edited the main video. We loved the cinematic take on our wedding day, painting a picture of both the intimate moments at the start of the day to the fun times in the evening. We would 100% recommend Heather and team for your engagement and wedding. Speaking from experience, they will seamlessly work with you to capture your special day and help share those memories for years to come!

Nicole B.

Sep 13, 2022

There is truly no better photographer than Heather. From our booking, to our engagement session, right down to the last seconds of our wedding and beyond, Heather never made us feel anything less than special. She listens to every single request, times everything PERFECTLY and gives you everything you could ever want. She truly makes the bride and groom feel so special, and makes every picture dream you can possible have come true. (She even got us to our cocktail hour 20 minutes early!!!) Heather answers texts and emails right away, gives guidance and feedback for things you would never even think of, and becomes a trustworthy friend throughout the whole process. We cannot say enough good things about her and how dedicated she is to her work, as well as how much you can tell she absolutely loves it! We want to hire her for every single special day in our lives from this point on! Look NO further than to book her for your special day, you will be SO happy you did it!

Michelle C.

Jan 13, 2022

Heather gave us the best photography experience we've ever had, especially considering how camera shy my fiance and I generally are. She really took the time to get to know the two of us as a couple through zoom calls and was always very understanding and enthusiastic. Not only were her people skills great, but her level of professionalism and quality of photos really showed. She presented us with dozens of amazing shots and provided suggestions that helped us pose within our comfort zones when we were taking photos. We never felt rushed and you could feel the love and hard work she puts into her creations. Definitely recommend working with her to anyone looking for someone down to earth, and delivers high quality work :)

Olker Wedding Photo's reply

Thank you! So happy you’re happy with the experience

Amanda K.

Dec 20, 2021

Heather is amazing! We have utilized heather for our engagement photos where she met us in Hoboken with 3 CAMERAS! Prior to and after our photo shoot we had zoom meetings that were detailed and oriented to our style as a couple, things we want and don’t want, and how she can execute our vision. Her expertise is easily recognizable by the creative thought she puts into each shot. She even easily accommodated to us by rescheduling when our original date turned into a rainout. We were so happy to work with Heather, she cares so much about each individual and is a joy to work with. We recommend her to anyone!

Thumbtack Customer

Dec 20, 2021

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Heather is amazing! We have utilized heather for our engagement photos where she met us in Hoboken with 3 CAMERAS! Prior to and after our photo shoot we had zoom meetings that were detailed and oriented to our style as a couple, things we want and dont want, and how she can execute our vision. Her expertise is easily recognizable by the creative thought she puts into each shot. We were so happy to work with Heather, she cares so much about each individual and is a joy to work with. We recommend her to anyone!

Olker Wedding Photo's reply

Aww Amanda it is so lovely to hear this! I enjoyed working with you and Michael so much and look forward to working together again : )

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Heather Olker

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices vary per service offering. If you have any questions, please reach out! In general though, all my fees include pre-production consultation, location scouting, the photoshoot, lighting and equipment, and general editing. Retouching is available for an additional fee. Albums are also available for an additional fee.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I am an extrovert, so I always like to start by talking on the phone to get to know each other. After that, I will talk about my creative process and packages. If I am hired, we'd also set a separate creative planning call a few weeks prior to our photoshoot as preparation (consult on location, wardrobe, colors, theme, etc). Once the photos are edited, I host a zoom call to review them together so I can get on-the-spot feedback. I always look to improve and love listening to your spontaneous feedback. If you are a wedding client, I use the engagement session as a no-obligations trial and your feedback guides how we can plan your wedding portraits. This is a way I can make the complexity of wedding planning a bit more carefree.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

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