Trent Heady
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Trent found his way to Austin after graduating from Baylor University with a degree in Film and Digital Media. He developed a love for all things photography, videography, and drone, and over the years has been able to channel that love professionally in many different settings. Trent began shooting live sports for Baylor and the University of Texas, and soon after, added live concerts and even worked his way onto the Texas Music Scene tv show crew. He eventually got in contact with the amazing Twist Tours team and has been dedicating his professional career to the real estate and drone photography/videography industry since 2015. Trent currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Sarah and two kiddos.
Who inspires you (in general / as an artist / your interpretation)?
⤜ My grandfather was a photographer and artist, always appreciated his work. I think that’s where I learned to have an eye for great art.
Breakfast Lunch or Dinner?
⤜ Dinner – I love to cook and grill.
What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
⤜ As an attendee – Thrice at Emo’s in 2017 or The Revivalists at The Scoot Inn in 2016. I have worked camera on countless concerts, the concerts where I got to work camera on stage were always amazing, regardless of the performer.
When you were a kiddo, what did you really want to be when you grew up?
⤜ Baseball player
Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?
⤜ Not super connected to any charity but have donated to a few cancer foundations that have affected loved ones of my friends and family.
What’s your hidden talent?
⤜ I play drums? LOL.
What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?
⤜ Seeing something new every day.
Have you ever met anybody famous?
⤜ I had the opportunity to work with Sofia Vergara and Jerry Springer. No photos because it was a work environment and that would be unprofessional LOL.
What is your go-to Potluck dish?
⤜ Bacon wrapped cream cheese jalapeños
How many states // countries have you visited (or lived in!)?
⤜ Only been out of the country to Mexico, probably 20-30 states, mostly western US
What’s something that has surprised you about being a real estate photographer?
⤜ I have learned that real estate agents are “special” breed of people.
What is one of the top items on your Bucket List?
⤜ I would love to see all the wonders of the world.
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really bad at?
⤜ Being patient.
What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?
⤜ I love fishing and golf, I would love to do those more often.
What’s your most used emoji?
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