Heather Olker
Chicago-based mixed media artist and educator driven by feminist, psychological and political concerns. Freelance photographer directing editorial shoots and covering art and culture events.
- Role
- Founder and Lead Photographer at Heather Olker Photography
- Location
- Barrington, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Olker
I strive for excellence and am conscientious at everything I do. I am a true combination of left brain and right brain. I am highly adaptable / flexible and take on the personality needed given the situation at hand and the stakeholders involved. I am naturally influential with a focus on continuous improvement that will directly impact internal or external customers. I prefer to live and breathe high impact and high visibility projects, while also not minding working behind the scenes. I am highly autonomous and enjoy navigating ambiguity. Less is more. The best way to motivate me is through exposure opportunities and public recognition. I thrive on collaboration and love working somewhere where there is time to build relationships with like-minded, passionate people, while also having a strong work-life balance. I\'m a positive person and believe strongly in the potential of all people; I bring my best self and attitude to work every day. Gallup StrengthsFinder Profile: Achiever, Learner, Strategic, Responsibility & Futuristic DiSC:(I) Influential followed by (D) Dominant Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): ENFJ
Experience
Founder and Lead Photographer
Jan 2012 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
At Heather Olker Photography we do editorial photography, commercial photography, event photography, wedding photography, lifestyle photography, nature photography, equine photography, portraits, headshots, and videography. As the lead artist and photographer, I am responsible for the clients on set, to deliver friendly and collaborative creative direction, lighting design, photography, and everything from pre-production to post-production. As the business owner, I am responsible to come up with diverse lead sourcing strategies, building rapport with clients, closing sales, and delivering an exceptional customer experience to ensure repeat business. I manage day to day business operations, from lead inquiries to accounts payable and accounting. Additionally, I am my own lawyer, researching legal changes, drafting contracts and collaborating with legal counsel on various matters as it relates to copyright and intellectual property. From a Human Resources standpoint, I identify and source top creative talent and provide opportunities for growth and development for the various second shooters, videographers, and productions assistants with whom I
Education
School of Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
2018 — 2020
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Primary) & PR/Advertising (Secondary)
2004 — 2008
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Diploma
2000 — 2004
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