Heather Lakeman, owner/operator + senior photographer

I don’t just take photos—I craft experiences. Whether I’m capturing the raw energy of a live concert, the soulful gaze of a dog, or the untamed beauty of a mountain ridge at sunrise, my work is about emotion, impact, and storytelling.


I’m the force behind Heather & Co. Photography, a collective dedicated to portrait photography that breaks the mold—bold senior portraits, luxury pet photography, and branding sessions that actually tell a story. Under that umbrella, I run:


Mutt Co. – A commercial dog photography brand for pet businesses and brands that want images as compelling as their products.

Riot Media – A media press outlet covering music, concerts, and the underground scene, built to cut through the noise and showcase raw talent.


Beyond the businesses, I live for fine art landscapes and personal projects—the shots that don’t need to sell anything but the feeling of being there. The mist rising off a backroad in Maine, the electric stillness before a storm, the grit of a city street at midnight—those moments drive me. They’re untamed, imperfect, and exactly why I fell in love with photography in the first place.


If you want pretty, posed, and predictable—I’m not your person. But if you want photography that feels alive, let’s make something unforgettable.

 

 

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol

 

 

the collective

where the roads meet

what can we do for you?

1.

portraits

pets + their Humans
2.

commercial

Mutt Co \\ for pet brands
3.

music

riot media \\ live music +press

With a focus on creativity, professionalism and a seamless client experience,

Heather + Co is here to bring your vision to life.

Whether you are looking for personal portraits, branding imagery, or media coverage, we make every shot count.