Katrina Jones (Taggart-Hecksher)
kat@katjonescreative.com
katjonescreative.com
@katjonescreative
Kat Taggart-Hecksher is an artistic movement photographer who has spent more than 30-years mastering her craft. Upon seeing her images, it will become clear; she’s not only passionate about the art of photography, but the art of storytelling as it unfolds through her lens.
In 2018, she combined her artistic passions and launched what she calls a “heart project”, better known as Dancers of RVA. Through this digital platform, Kat has photographed and shared the stories of more than 100 dancers from across Richmond, Virginia. The candid photographs accent the words each dancer writes to explain their journey, struggles, and dreams. The project received area recognition in 2019, earning an RVA Dance Award for Best Digital Content.
Her work has been showcased in exhibits at Dogtown Dance Theatre, Chesterfield County Public Libraries, SPARC, and First Fridays – Red Amp Studios. You can also see her photographs and collaboration projects in Style Weekly, RVA Mag, Richmond Magazine, and Virginia Living magazine.
Kat is driven to document and capture moments and stories that inspire and remind us all of our humanity and vulnerabilities. Kat says, “It is my goal to live with intent, acceptance, and appreciation of all of our differences – while working to connect this amazing community through art that inspires me to pick up my camera every day.”
Kat co-authored and designed The Mending Walls Coffee Table & Conversations book with Sarah Marsden and Hamilton Glass in 2023.