Welcome to my Heather Culley Photography & Design {the blog}. I am an on location photographer in the Seattle area who photographs everything from newborns to couples and families. I have a relaxed, natural style of photography that will hopefully make your session with me a lot of fun. To see my portfolio of work and my pricing, please check out my website: www.heatherculleyphotodesign.com. You can also follow me on facebook and twitter by using the links on the right.
A few weeks ago, I had my own maternity photos taken. I was 36 weeks pregnant, and since I had a bunch of ideas I wanted to try, I decided to set up the lighting, the backdrop, and do all the posing, then set the camera settings for my mom so she could take the pictures. She did a great job helping me get the pictures I envisioned and I love how these turned out.
I can’t believe it has been so long since I posted on here… whoops! Things got busy for awhile as I rebranded (check out the new logo and new look… a little more simple, and much more in line with my style of photography), switched servers, and rebuilt the website.
We have also had quite a bit going on in our personal lives here on the homefront. We had some medical issues with my husband that we are still figuring out, and right after we found out about that, we learned one more piece of news.
That’s right! We are expecting our second baby in April!
I finally got a chance to take my daughter’s year and a half photos (albeit at 19 months)! We had a great time trying out my new backdrop and some fun pettiskirts.
Every year, I try to make it up to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival so I can take some great photos of beautiful flowers. This year, I was able to go with my mom, my grandma, and my daughter on a girls trip. The weather was cold, but the rain held off and we were able to enjoy the beautiful gardens and fields.
So, here comes round two of Fun Fact Friday… I hope these facts give you a little more insight into who I am and what I enjoy.
1. I really enjoy medical and biological/research ethics. In college, I majored in Biology and Philosophy with an emphasis in Bioethics and I later went on to get my Masters in Bioethics. How did I move from that into what I do know? Well, there are very few bioethics jobs on the west coast and our family is here. I did work in pharmaceuticals for awhile, and was able to bring some of my experience into play there, but the fun part of a little pharmaceutical company means that you are dependant on big pharma for funding, and we lost it. I was laid off in the second round of three layoffs, interviewed a bunch while largely pregnant (and obviously did not get past round one of interviews for anything), and when Mattea was almost 6 months old, an opportunity came about at the company I am at now. At the same time, I decided to finally pursue an actual photography career, something I had been thinking about for a few years in different aspects, but had never taken the steps to make it happen.
2. I love dance. I love to dance to all types of music and in all forms of dance. I love to watch others dance. I love the feelings and emotions that can be evoked from and through dance. Watch out for a personal project coming soon showcasing an idea I have regarding dancers 
3. My second language is American Sign Language.
4. I coached Special Olympics Soccer for a few years and really miss it. I miss the unconditional love that some of the kids (and adults) had for each other and for us coaches. Watch for another project on the blog that incorporates my love of kids with special needs with my photography.
5. I am a water girl. I love being by the water, in the water, and smelling the salty seawater.
