Heather Gallagher

Professional Photojournalist & Photographer

Heather Gallagher is a Photojournalist & Photographer based in Austin, Texas. She runs her own photography studio named "Heather Gallagher Photography" which was voted Austin's Best Family Photographer and top 3 Birth Photographers in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Heather specializes in family Photojournalism and has over 15 years of experience documenting individuals, families, and businesses all over the world. Her clients include Delta Airlines, Oracle, Texas Monthly, and her work has been featured in The Washington Post and The Austin American Statesman. She is a member of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP).

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How to

Write Good Captions in Photojournalism

center Captioning photos is an important part of journalism. Captions must be accurate and informative. In fact, most readers tend to look at the photos, and then the captions, in a story before they decide whether they ...

How to

Attach a Camera to a Tripod

A tripod is a three-legged camera stand that stabilizes your shot. Using the tripod can help you take sharper photographs, even in poor lighting.. 8 April 2020. There are many brands and models of tripod on the market, b...

How to

Build a Darkroom

Even with the advent of modern technology, using an old school camera gives your photographs a unique look. In addition, printing your own photographs can be a rewarding experience and a fun hobby. The most important req...

How to Use a Tripod: Why and How

Knowing the right way to use a tripod can make your photography and videography more professional. It will help you to pay more attention when setting up your composition, and give you the stability needed for crisp, bea...

How to

Make a Photo Essay

Photo essays are an increasingly popular medium for journalists, bloggers, and advertisers alike. Whether you’re trying to show the emotional impact of a current news story or share your hobby with friends and family, ...

How to

Develop Film in a Darkroom

Film photography is a great way to capture personal, unique, and long-lasting photographs. The first step in turning the captured exposures on your film camera into physical prints is developing the film. Taking the time...

How to

Write a Caption

Captions to tables, figures and images give the reader context for what they are seeing. Therefore, it’s important to provide a good caption for each table, figure and image in your text.https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/...

How to Create a Successful Artist Portfolio

Make your artwork stand out and look professional with our guideIf you’re trying to get into art school, trying to display your work in a gallery, or just want to show off what you’ve created, making an art portfolio...

How to

Develop Film