Heidi Peterson Photography

01/16/2025

The fun part of this picture to me is all the stuff that tells it was the mid to late 1980’s. Tell me what you see in the comments. 😉
The WCW from yesterday (my mom), took this picture when I was about 6 or 7. She is the OG shutterbug of the family. It is because of her we have so many memories to look at. Shelves of albums. We weren’t rich but she made sure to have enough to have that roll developed and prints easily available for us to look at.

01/15/2025

Women on Wednesday: This is my momma. She is the best woman I know. Her heart belongs to God and she raised my brothers and I to seek Him first. Worship Him though acts of service. Love him by loving others. I am forever grateful for the endless prayers she prayed over us and the countless ways she poured into us.
I will be highlighting the beautiful females in my life who inspire me, support and encourage me. I invite you to donate same in the comments. Tag them and I will send each of you a treat.

The coffee house post winner will be announced tonight!

01/14/2025

Tuesday introductions: my husband, Adam. He’s a true outdoors man in just about every sense of the word. He hunts whatever is covered in feathers or fur, he fishes whatever body of water is close and he’ll float/paddle most flowing waterways.
He has played a ton of sports growing up, umpired softball/baseball though his heart belongs to hockey.
He is loyal, hardworking and always ready for a good time.
He has taught me so much about all the above as well as setting boundaries and standing up for myself and my family.

01/13/2025

Are you a coffee/latte drinker?

I wasn’t until my 20’s when Starbucks came around my very rural area. My caffeine intake is usually a Pepsi or Cherry Coke, though I’m trying to limit how much I’m having these days though!

Tell me your drink of choice for a chance to win a gift card.

10/18/2024

Happy anniversary to the love of my life. Here’s to each moment we’ve shared and the million more I hope to make with you.

09/22/2024

Did you know that fall is my favorite season? 😍🍁🥰

Not because of the weather ( I prefer it hot), but more so because the way a leaf drifts down and the sky becomes a lesson in what it means to show your true colors. Because the world is leaning in to storing up all the goodness for a snowy cold day and squeezing every last drop of sunlight they can. Tell me some of the things you personally love about fall even if it’s something no one else notices?

09/10/2024

Just a little review from a happy momma!!

Senior pictures aren’t just about how you look now, but they take us back to how they once were. And someday, it’ll take you back to this moment.

Hang onto your hearts mom of seniors. It’s a fast ride.

09/04/2024

Though it’s hard to admit, this thought goes through my mind the most at weddings. But I’m aware of it every time I pick up my camera. We photograph the things we want to remember, the things we’re the most afraid to lose.

Pictures are often something we (especially before digital) say we would grab if the house is on fire. Human memory is faulty, pictures are nearly perfect at remembering.

09/03/2024

Time to get excited about volleyball!!

I never had football at my small school and my kids won’t have it either so fall sports for us means junior high softball and baseball as well as high school volleyball!

08/30/2024

It’s National Toasted Marshmallow Day!!

With the weather finally cooling off a little, what’s your ideal toasted marshmallow? I’ll share mine below.

Also, don’t forget to grab pictures of your kids getting messy.

08/29/2024

And last on the “team” is Piper. The fun in dysfunctional. The one holding the match. All good qualities.

She is the one reminding us to question the status quo and keeps th standard high. I’ve been spoiled by her expressive nature and her sense of adventure.

Now that you’ve met everyone, show me your team! Sports team, family team or work team!! Tell me about how they make your day better or push you to new heights!

08/28/2024

Howdy!! This is my second “team” member, Beau! He’s pretty fun and truly has a heart of gold!

He may not hop in front of the camera like his sisters, but he’s always up for an adventure and playing with new gadgets. He literally and figuratively runs on all cylinders when he’s on some wheels.

08/27/2024

Now that you’ve met me and know a little trivia about me, let’s get to know my “team”. 😉

This is Claire. She’s my oldest and wisest. She was my first model who couldn’t say no (4 months she figured out what to do in front of the camera!) and now she’s my assistant for big jobs and as of this week, I put her on video editing duties.

She still models frequently for me and puts up with my ideas and lets she try out new lighting and camera tricks on her.

She also goes to school, does a few sports, reads, sews and listens to vinyls on her record player.

08/26/2024

Hey!!!

Figured since we have so many new followers, I’d show my face and reintroduce myself.

I’m Heidi Peterson and I’m so glad you’re here! I’ll tell ya about myslef in case you only know my name or maybe just my face, or heck maybe it’s been a few years and what you do know is outdated!!

I love taking pictures, obviously. And yea, that’s why you’re here, but let’s do a fun ice breaker to get to know me! Two truths and lie. Guess which is the lie in the comments.

1. My dream vacation is traveling with a camper all over the US, mostly backroads and visiting weird roadside attractions.

2. Since my husband is an outdoors guy, I’ve eaten deer, groundhog, turtle and frog legs.

3. My first job (besides babysitting) was as a church janitor for $50 a week, before taxes.

Ok, feel free to guess or tell me two truths and a lie about yourself!!

08/21/2024

08/13/2024

Are you waiting for the beautiful fall colors to get your senior pictures? Great! I hear ya! You can wear cozy sweaters, show off those new cute jeans and kicks. Fall has so many advantages and perks when doing senior pictures.

My advice, get it on the calendar today!! Fall is everyone’s favorite season for photos which means session dates and times go fast!