Heckel Creative, is a visual design studio located in Sioux Falls, SD. With over 17 years of ad agency experience, owner Paul Heckel specializes in high-end photography and graphic design for local, regional and national clients.
Opened in November of 2004, Heckel Creative is located in the Crane Centre, a recently renovated warehouse in downtown Sioux Falls. Our 1500 square foot studio serves as a space for both photography and graphic design.
We combine exceptional photography and creative thinking with a strong work ethic. The outcome is powerful photography and ideas.
Clients and vendors say we're extremely easy to work with and deliver a high level of value. Don't believe it? See what friends and clients are saying:
"WOW! That's really cool. You can see the muscle!"
– Dr. Todd Sorenson, Sioux Falls physician before stitching Paul's Exacto knife accident
"Randy Moss will do great with the Raiders this season!"
– Steph Kortan, Portrait Client, before the 2006 NFL season
"Paul is a good, hard working photog. Heck, I've seen him turn down a cocktail as late as 2:30 in the afternoon."
– Jim Mathis, Owner, ADwërks, Sioux Falls, SD
"I never wear heels when I'm meeting with Paul. I mean, why rub salt in the wound?"
–Carey Grosdidier, Owner, Writebrain Creative, 5'9'
"Of all of the photographers I know who have moved from Sioux Falls, SD to Louisville, KY and then back to SIoux Falls, SD, I have to say that Paul is in the top ten or at the very least in the top 15."
–Dennis Bonifer, Senior Art Director, CurrentMarketing, Louisville, KY & FeartheDuck.com
"I'm just glad he didn't end up in the penitentiary."
–Palmer Heckel, Paul's father
"The weather greatly effects the speed of Paul's work... especially during riding season. We are one of the few companies that can appreciate that!"
–Char Roth, Operations Manager, J&L Harley-Davidson
"If it weren't for Paul, Higgins would be just another cigar-smoking bulldog."
–Tessa Gould, Owner of 2006 District 8 Addy Award Model
Worked with Paul? Seen his work? Seen him do something really stupid? Heard his jokes? Submit your quote here.
