May 17, 2017

Meet Heather Buckley of Heather Buckley Photography in North Dallas

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Heather Buckley.

Heather, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My love for photography started in high school, I picked up my mom’s camera and shot photos of everything around my property of 6 acers….and I have not put a camera down since. I graduated from California State University, Chico in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art & Photography. I have been working with photography for the past eight years…. Professionally for 3 years now! I grew up in the small town of Paso Robles, CA and I moved to Dallas, TX almost 3 years ago to further my career in photography. I never thought that I would end up moving halfway across the country after college graduation, but you have to be brave and take risks. Nothing can substitute the experience!

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The biggest struggle was moving half way across the country and only knowing two people. It was very tough starting my company from literally nothing and growing it to where I am today. It has taken A LOT of hard work. I started out working for a wedding photographer and then took an internship with a Senior Photographer in Dallas but the biggest jump was when I went 100% on my own.

When I was about to graduate from college, a family-friend photographer gave me the best advice and it has stuck with me through out these past few years working on my own and getting my business going. “Your work will sell itself, so be confident in that. There is no class or no person that can lead the way…you have to find it yourself, and honestly you have a great eye. So keep pursuing what you love and in the long run, you will be successful!”-Chris Nelson Photography. San Diego, Ca. She continues to be an inspiration to me!

Please tell us about Heather Buckley Photography.
I believe photography is much more than snapping a few great photos. I am extremely passionate about it because I love to capture those special times in life that we want to remember forever. What sets me apart from other photographers is I look forward to getting to know my clients and building relationships with them. I specialize in portraiture. If I had to pick a favorite type of portraits I do, I’d say the High School Senior portraits. They are at such a fun age with so much life and joy! They really inspire me.

If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Nothing at all. Every step I have taken forward and backward have gotten me where I am today and I absolutely LOVE the place I am at right now. And I look forward to what the future holds for me and my photography.

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