Snap-Shooter Profile, September

We’ve had so much fun getting to know the photographers who take all the great pics for our coffees! But wait, you’ve been left out. So in the spirit of sharing, every month from now on we’re going to share a profile of one of our most awesome snap-shooters. Check out their work, and find out more about them…enjoy!

September Snap-Shooter Profile
Photographer Name: Heather C. Kraft
Home Town: Boston, MA

Heather's picture of her dog and the doughnut bag....

Would you say you’re a snapshot taker, or a pro, or something in between?
I’d say something in-between. I’ve taken a few courses in college but most of what I know comes from looking at other people’s work. I’m not overly technical or precise, I like to get a feeling for a shot as well as capture the moment.

What kinds of pictures do you enjoy taking?
You know, I used to be very opinionated about my subjects, but I’ve found the more that I try things, the more I realize what I like. A few years back I tried something different for fun, it turned out getting more response than other things I’ve worked twice as hard at. You can check it out here,
http://www.flickr.com/groups/709368@N22/
Before that project I ran around Boston photographing life-size cow sculptures – with my dog in them! I had to get creative because after the first 12 or so [there were 117!] my dog started giving me attitude. He’d put his ears back and look tortured. My final shot won me the contest that funded my camera.

Have you had a chance to share your fame, or your coffee with others?
It made me feel great to be chosen and I shared that success with friends. To get the news out as fast as possible I sent a mass email. This is something I’ve never done before, ever, and it really gets people’s attention [because I never do it]. Everyone has been extremely excited
because they understand how much I love photography. But my dog also has a lot of fans out there and people were equally amused by the picture and excited to see him.

And last but not least…how do you take your coffee?
Mmmm, coffee. Just milk or cream, often iced and always strong and smooth. Actually, the Bad Dog coffee has really surprised me, it’s quite tasty and I often lean toward espresso for really good coffee.