Interview with HeidiKruger Creations
Today I am interviewing Heidi Kruger from Heidikruger Creations.
Heidi has graciously offered to give away 1 set of her Graduation Templates & 1 set of her Birth Announcement Sets!! All you need to do to enter is comment here after reading her interview, the winners will be randomly drawn ( generated online) on Sunday. To comment click on the little box that is at the top right of this post.
In addition if you are in the market for a new logo she is offering 15% off Custom Logo Design for the rest of June if you mention Senior Solutions!!
Thank you Heidi for taking time to answer my questions for our readers and your giveaway prizes! Now on to the interview!!
List your sites: www.heidikrugercreations.com & www.vitabellaphoto.com
How long have you been a photographer and how did you get started?
I’ve been non-professionally photographing all kinds of great things since I was a kid. My dad loved photography but I thought it was boring because he loved landscape photography. I use to ask him “why aren’t there any people in your pictures? I don’t like photo’s without people in them Dad!” I guess I was a portrait photographer way back then, before I even realized it!
Of course I did some weddings on the side in college to make a few extra bucks (probably went right to the bar fund back then!) and that was over 10 years ago (I’m getting old).
I became very active as a digital photog after my first son was born, four years ago. Bought my trustee 20D and still use her religiously to this day.
Tell us how you got started doing design work?
I have always been an artist, drawing, painting, always making and dreaming up something. I love painting murals for my kids and friends kids. I guess I’d say I’ve been into graphic design for at least 5 years but like I said, I’m an artist at heart, it’s in my blood.
Tell is why it is so important to have great business marketing materials?
I think the first impression is so important. So is the second and third and so on and I believe that clients want to feel like they have spent their money well. Good photography is key but name recognition and a first-class look goes a looooong way.
If people recognize you (why you need a great logo) and refer you because you met or exceeded their expectations as a photographer and as a business then you’re set, things WILL happen for you, no doubt about it!
A great LOGO!! No doubt about it. Brand yourself, create an image and no one will ever know that you are just starting out. If you create the look and walk the talk you’re good as gold.
I also HIGHLY recommend a photography course or two before jumping in head first. If you are charging someone to take their photograph then you should at least know how to use your camera. There is so much more to great photography than a good pose!
What is your most popular or hottest item?
Custom Logo Design with a Starter Marketing Kit
Where do you get your inspirations?
My clients are often my inspiration. I love meeting new people and getting a little information about them always helps me generate ideas.
I usually dream about designs and fonts too. That probably sounds crazy but I get a lot of inspiration from my dreams (and daydreams for that matter).
What is your favorite camera and lens to use when shooting?
Back to my Photog mode. 
I love Canon but that’s all I know. I love my 50mm for most everything.
Have you had any strange requests for designs?
Yes! But that’s a whole other story!
What is the one thing you could not live without (besides family and
photo related camera gear)?
Oh geeze… after my family and photog/design stuff it would probably be my car. I feel like I am trapped when I don’t have it. Even if I don’t go anywhere all day it’s nice to know it’s there if I need it.
OH GOSH, I probably should have said CLOTHES!!! I would NOT leave the house, to use the darn car, if I was naked!
If you could spend one day with a photographer or designer and ask them anything about their style, business etc who would you choose and why?
I have to choose just one? Oh, this is hard. So many people have and continue to inspire me. I would have to say Carrie Sandoval. I LOVE her photography work and when she was designing logos I thought her work was awesome! She also has 4 kids (I think) and I find that to be amazing in itself. I would love to see her work, follow her around at a photo shoot and pick her brain about design.
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Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us. It was very informative and I can’t wait to check out your work!
Cheers,
Laurel
Superb interview! Thanks Natalie for hosting and Heidi for your motivation.
I love all of the logos you have done! They make me want to change my own.
Heidi just designed my logo and she so wonderful to work with. Love her!
Great Work!
I love Heidi’s work! It inspires me in my own work!
Thank you for sharing with us. I love your logos!
- Cindy
Interestng interview and some gorgeous designs!
I don’t know why, but I’m always so pleased to see that photographers and designers are just like us. Seems like Heidi is just a gal you’d love to have coffee with, or ask her about her meatloaf recipe. Oh, yeah, and if she could whip you up a logo, too. Thanks for the interview.
Love all of Heidi creations! I always love to learn more about other photographers, great interview!
Great work!! How very talented
Great interview. I love all the designs and logos.
Love your interview! I would like to hear about the story about the logo design request
You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.
These are beautiful!
Thank you for all the great comments! What a great group!
heidi ~ you’ve got talent!
I’m off to check out Heidi’s stuff right away! I’ve just got set-up with another designer for my logo (she’s designed a couple other for me), but I want to learn more about her marketing materials. Thanks for the interview; I love learning more about photographers backgrounds and personal lives.
Great interview, funny and informative!! I love Heidi’s design work!!
very cool - thank you for sharing!!
Wow, what a great interview. I can relate to Heidi.. I love both design and photography & feel like its in my blood.. Her work is amazing & she is truly an inspiration!
I wish you would have shared some of your weird design requests- I can only imagine!
Great interview! I would be tossed up between clothes and a car, too!
Great logos! Thanks for sharing! 
Wow those logos rock! Awesome interview.
Thanks for the great interview! Erica
vision_photographs@hotmail.com
Thank you for introducing me to a fresh, new designer and photograper. I really enjoyed checking out Heidi’s blog and site. I’m really impressed with her work! Thanks so much to both of you! :o)
I love reading these Nat. I enjoyed this one
I love the interview and contest. What a great way to get people reading your blog. I am going to have to subscribe now!
great logos! I’m soooo needing one! thanks for sharing your insights - LOVE your designs:)
Thank you so much for the great interview! Your templates are great!
Sabreena
I love Heidi’s logos…hmmm…I am in need of a new one! There is nothing like a Canon with a 50mm attached to it!! LOVE IT!!
oooh! I am the first one to post- and I can;t think of anything witty to say, darnit!
I really enjoyed the interview with Heidi. She is REAL! I love real….Be blessed. Cindy