Business Details
32 Years
experience
Professional Family Photographer in Hickory, NC
Heidi Houser Photography has been capturing life's most precious moments for 29 years, serving families in Hickory, NC and surrounding areas. Specializing in newborn, maternity, family, and senior portraits, our studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images. With a background as Vice President of Photography at Olan Mills Portrait Studios, Heidi brings over two decades of professional experience to every session. Our approach prioritizes comfort and connection, ensuring clients feel relaxed while producing bright, airy photographs that celebrate authentic moments. We continually refine our craft through annual training in the latest techniques, offering both in-studio and on-location sessions across diverse settings.From cake smash milestones to engagement portraits, our services cater to every stage of life's journey. The studio maintains a kid-friendly environment fully equipped for newborn and milestone photography, while also offering underwater sessions for unique creative opportunities. Clients receive high-quality digital files and print releases, allowing flexibility in how they preserve their memories. Our reputation as a top local photographer is built on consistent delivery of exceptional results and personalized service.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Senior Portraits
Business Headshots
Cake Smash Events
Engagement Photos
Milestone Mini Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 29 years of professional photography experience including 20+ years as VP at Olan Mills Portrait Studios
- Customized sessions tailored to each family's unique story and milestones
- Combines studio expertise with outdoor/on-location flexibility across Hickory area
- Continues annual training in latest photography techniques and trends
- Maintains kid-friendly studio with specialized newborn and milestone equipment
What people say
Beautiful pictures
Best smile
Creative ideas
Amazing photographer
Professional and personable
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture your baby's earliest moments with safety and care. Our studio provides wraps, props, and expertise for timeless images. Sessions include digital files and print releases for sharing and displaying memories.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions accommodate all ages and group sizes. Available in-studio or on-location at local farms, orchards, and scenic areas. Packages include multiple digital images and print credits for personalized use.
Maternity Sessions
Elegant maternity photography celebrates expectant mothers with flattering lighting and poses. Sessions focus on capturing the beauty and emotion of pregnancy, creating heirloom-quality images for lasting remembrance.
Senior Portraits
Professional senior portraits combine traditional and creative elements for graduation needs. Sessions offer multiple outfit changes and locations, with digital files suitable for yearbooks, portfolios, and personal use.
Cake Smash Sessions
Fun milestone sessions include cake smash photography with custom setups and cleanup. Packages provide digital images of first birthday celebrations, with options for basic or fully customized themes and props.
People
Heidi Houser
Photographer & Studio Owner
With 29 years of professional photography experience, including 20+ years as Vice President at Olan Mills Portrait Studios, Heidi specializes in capturing family milestones with a natural, joyful approach.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We offer newborn, maternity, family, senior, cake smash, engagement, and business headshot photography sessions in-studio and on-location.
How much do photography sessions cost?
Session prices start at $200 for mini sessions up to $450 for extended newborn or senior packages with multiple images and print credits included.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions occur in our Hickory studio, local sunflower fields, orchards, farms, or other scenic locations throughout the Hickory area.
What's included in portrait packages?
Packages include digital files, print releases, online galleries, and print credits ranging from $50 to $100 depending on session length.
How do I book a session?
Complete our contact form online to schedule your session. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to book senior portrait appointments.
