heather drake

Born and raised in Southern California, but now stationed on the East Coast, Heather Drake is a highly sought
after photographer in the fashion, entertainment and music worlds. Drake’s innate photography skills and drive
had her working for top modeling agencies after only 6 months as a professional photographer – an extremely
rare occurrence in the fashion industry. Since bursting onto the scene in 2005, Drake has built a diverse clientele
which includes top modeling agencies: Ford Models, Elite, mc2, Fusion and Major Model Management; athletes:
Chris Samuels (Washington Redskins LT/4 time pro bowler) Al Joyner (Olympic Gold Medalist) Vernon Davis (NFL) and Michael Walton (Olympic track & field star); and
celebrities:T.I., J Holiday, Nick Cannon, Eva Pigford, Danity Kane members Aubrey and Dawn (R&B recording artists), Ginuwine,
Ryan Leslie (singer and producer), and Black Buddafly (recording artists), to name a few.
Whether she is working with a new model or an established icon, Drake’s love for people, commitment to helping
them fulfill their dreams, and passion for her craft allows her to connect with all of her clients and work in tandem
to deliver captivating photos.
Drake’s work has been featured in magazines: Sister 2 Sister, Scratch, Gabriel’s The Magazine and WWE
Magazine. The sassy but humble photographer was also commissioned in April 2007 by Inside Edition to shoot a
segment on D.C.’s 10 Hottest Single Men. Drake, who often works in heels and has an edgy, rock-n-roll aura
about her, also appeared in the nationally televised episode. But Inside Edition wasn’t the first time Drake has
been on the other side of the camera. Ironically, she discovered her love for photography while modeling. She
credits her modeling background, along with her background in the military, for her unparalleled insight and
focus when it comes to capturing great images. “Heather’s eye is usually right on target. Her work rarely needs
retouching. And her visions aren’t just limited to when she has a camera. Even when she’s off of a set, she helps
people take risks and enhance their image whenever and however she can,” says Fred Tessier, Manager and
Agent for Drake. Case in point: Drake recently discovered a beautiful 13 year old girl during one of her tests in
Maryland and was able to get the unassuming girl a 3 year modeling contract with a well-known modeling
agency. The young girl is now gracing several magazines such as Nylon and Modern Bride.
Drake is constantly learning all she can to achieve her lofty goals. When she isn’t capturing hearts and inspiring
minds taking cutting-edge photos, she’s fine-tuning her skills at the Art Institute of Washington. She also cherishes
spending time with her family, loves to ride horses, and is an avid traveler who has lived in Germany and Korea.
“Heather Drake is destined to be one of the most influential photographers of our generation. She has already
been embraced by many and serves as an exclusive photographer to some. Anyone working with her
immediately feels her passion and that she’s a partner in their success,” comments Tessier. “Heather has worked
ferociously to establish an outstanding reputation. Keen is honored to be her new management company, and
we look forward to helping her take her career to the next level and solidifying her place in history. Look out for
her amazing work on the covers and pages of many high-end magazines soon.”