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Birmingham Magazine Summer/Fall 2017 Weddings Cover

Published on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Thanks to the incredibly talented team of friends who made this shoot happen and to Birmingham Magazine for putting us on the cover of their Summer/Fall 2017 Weddings issue. And, if you know me well, you know how happy I am that it’s turquoise!

Be sure to pick up a copy on news stands now, and stay tuned for the full blog post to come…

Photographer: Heather Durham | 1st Assistant: Andi Rice | Stylist: Mary Beth Wetzel | Hair & Make Up: Kerri Bunn of BOMA Beautiful | Models: Anna Kathryn Fitch with Elite and Ellie Martin with NEXT

Homewood Cottage by Twin Construction [Featured in B Metro, September 2016 Issue]

Published on September 6, 2016 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It’s always a privilege to shoot a Twin Construction home…they are such great people, who do quality work and have fun while they are doing it. I’m always inspired and walk away wanting to use some elements in my own home…whether it’s unique hardware, gorgeous paint colors, interesting light fixtures or sleek modern lucite counter stools, there’s always a “take home” idea. It’s all in the details. This beautiful Homewood, Alabama cottage is no exception and it’s featured in the September issue of B Metro Magazine. Enjoy!

Wedding Gown Fashions [Birmingham Magazine Summer/Fall 2016]

Published on June 30, 2016April 3, 2017 by Heather Durham Photography2 Comments

I loved everything about this shoot and our amazing team. I’ve worked with Hair & Make Up Artist, Celine Russell, many times and it’s always a pleasure. Her work is flawless. This was my first time working with stylist, Mary Beth Wetzel and wow! Can’t wait to work with her again. She’s a mover, shaker and beautiful shoot maker! Getting the cover was just the cherry on top! Thank you Birmingham Magazine!

Published in Birmingham Magazine Weddings Summer/Fall 2016 issue | Photographer: Heather Durham | First Assistant: Andi Rice | Stylist: Mary Beth Wetzel | Makeup and Hair Artist: Celine Russell | Models: Anna Kathryn Fitch of REAL People and Sarah Holmes. Gowns by: Monique Lhuillier, Heidi Elnora, Anne Barge, and Catherine Deane from local Birmingham, AL bridal boutiques including Ivory & White, Heidi Elnora Atelier and The White Room. Diamond jewelry from Diamonds Direct and vintage custom jewelry from ExVoto. For more resources and detailed information see full story in the magazine on local newsstands through October 2016.

Get Outside to Get Fit [Published Birmingham Magazine, May 2016]

Published on May 8, 2016May 11, 2016 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Last month I got to combine my two loves, Photography and Fitness, to shoot a story for the current issue of Birmingham Magazine. It was a perfect spring afternoon at Railroad Park with Curtis Stokes, Owner and Trainer at EVO Befit and Linay Smith, a fellow fitness instructor at CORE Birmingham, who modeled for our shoot. Be sure to pick up the magazine for a step by step workout you can do anywhere to get in shape for summer!

Photography: Heather Durham | Trainer: Curtis Stokes | Model: Linay Smith | First Assistant: Andi Rice

Holiday Fashion & Cocktails Shoot [Published Birmingham Magazine, December 2015]

Published on December 7, 2015 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

Recently I purchased a new strobe lighting system to add to my arsenal of equipment for editorial and commercial work. Loved putting it to work for the first time on this holiday fashion and cocktails shoot for Birmingham Magazine. Special thanks to new The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook, AL for allowing us to shoot in their amazing hotel.

Dram Whiskey Bar [Published in The Local Palate, November 2015 Issue]

Published on December 2, 2015December 3, 2015 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

My husband Brad and I often escape together for date nights over a drink and good meal at Avo Restaurant and Dram Whiskey Bar. The owners have been family portrait clients of mine for years, so when they asked me to shoot some images for Dram, I quickly agreed. It was fun to turn my camera on a favorite local spot. And, one of the images was published in the November issue of The Local Palate, the south’s premier food culture magazine, based in one of my very favorite southern cities, Charleston. Chef Jeremy Ashby picked Dram as one of the top Southern spots for Bourbon. Congrats!

On another personal note, my favorite cocktail at Dram is their signature martini called the Yin-Yang. It’s a deliciously sweet and sour combination of Ketel One, muddled strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and simple syrup. My husband’s favorite is their Moscow Mule. Who’s thirsty?

Men’s Fashion Shoot (Published in Birmingham Magazine, June 2015)

Published on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by Heather Durham Photography2 Comments

I loved getting to work with stylist and writer, Kerri Bunn, on the June 2015 Men’s Fashion issue of Birmingham Magazine. Kerri and I have worked together before on editorial stories and it’s always a pleasure!

Because this story was about men’s beard grooming, I didn’t want the images to be about the clothes, or eye color, or hair color, but more about the styling and texture of the beards. So, I decided to edit the images as warm tone black and whites.

This was such a fun shoot because the guy models really bought into our vision. We wanted them to play to the camera with their personalities and that’s exactly what they did. We laughed a lot.

It was such a fun surprise that two of the images made it on the cover!

Styling and story by the beautiful and talented, Kerri Bunn.

The Clegg Farm (Published in Birmingham Magazine, June 2015)

Published on August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Days like this one, when my job consists of spending a beautiful May morning riding around on a Polaris at a private farm shooting for Birmingham Magazine…well, I just want to pinch myself. What could be better than being outside, meeting new people and getting the grand tour of a well designed farmhouse with sprawling views of the lake and hunting land? Not much.

The Clegg’s home was designed by the talented team at Adams-Gerndt with interiors by Defining Home. And it’s no surprise that I loved the deep teal chairs in the living room. Yeah, I wanted to take those home.

Come along with me and take a tour of this refined rustic and peaceful retreat…

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Shoot with the Knerr Family

Published on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Last month I was hired by Finn Partners to photograph the Knerr Family for Hyundai’s program called Hope on Wheels. This amazing organization tells stories of families who have been touched by pediatric cancer, with the goal of bringing awareness to childhood cancer, and fund research to end this disease that takes too many lives far too young. Here are some of my favorite images of remarkable cancer survivor, Emily Knerr, and her family. You can hear more of the Knerr family’s amazing story in the short video here.

Birmingham Magazine Cover Shot, Mercedes Marathon Story [Published]

Published on March 1, 2015April 14, 2015 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

As I’ve mention before, I love editorial work. I think it’s because I spent years as an Art Director for a magazine publishing company, hiring photographers, concepting ideas and designing layouts. But then, after working with so many photographers, the photography bug hit me and I completely switched gears. However, I think being on both sides has really helped me understand the complete editorial process better. And now I love working with the art directors and editors to give them the photographs they need to tell their stories..

I was excited when Birmingham Magazine asked me to shoot the Mercedes Marathon feature for the February 2015 issue. This city and our running community, is so proud of the Mercedes Event; and it’s one that has grown tremendously since the runners crossed the very first Mercedes Marathon finish line at Lynn Park 13 years ago.

The images for this shoot evolved over several weeks. First, I had the privilege of spending a half day at The Bell Center Early Intervention Program, seeing the amazing kids, teachers, volunteers and programs this race benefits. Then, I followed the Birmingham Track Club, jumping in and out of my car with my camera as they ran all over Homewood and Mountain Brook, on two early and cold Saturday mornings in December. Later, I enjoyed getting to meet the people and inspiration behind organizing this incredible event. Paul Sotherland is a runner and a Dad whose son Matt has downs syndrome. Out of a desire to encourage Matt and be his health advocate, came the idea for a race that would benefit his early intervention program, at what is now The Bell Center. Valerie McLean, owner of The Trak Shak, helped Paul with his training and became inspired by Paul and Matt’s story to organize what is now the Mercedes Marathon. You can read the full story “Running This Town” here.

Every time I shoot for Birmingham Magazine I learn a little more about The Magic City, where I have lived all my life (except for college and an internship), and it makes me love it even more. The icing on the cake for photographing this story was that my image made the cover! I love my job and I love this city. It just keeps getting better and better.