Photographer
ROBBI HOUSER
mark heid
MARK HEID
Photographer & Drone Pilot
Mark Heid moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from Wisconsin in 2011 after falling in love with the area lakes and mountains. Mark quickly became an outdoor enthusiast who loves to camp, Jeep, and snowmobile in the backcountry. After seeing the beauty outdoors and capturing many of his adventures with photography, he started flying drones to get another perspective. Seeing what can be captured from the air, Mark quickly wanted to shift his passion to videography and photography by documenting his adventures and posting them to various social media accounts.
Mark’s background in the criminal justice system gives him the skills to understand the needs and wants of various clients and allows him to be an effective communicator. This provides a better relationship with community partners who expect professionalism. Mark strives on perfection and the need to get the shot right the first time.
When Mark isn’t working, he enjoys wind therapy by riding his Harley through the mountains. Mark is always looking for new ways to exercise his creativity with woodworking, brewing craft beer and customizing his Jeep.
CHRISTIAN DERAS
OUR TEAM
Red Hog Media is made up of skilled, educated and creative photographers, videographers & drone pilots.
Robbi grew up in Spokane and graduated from WSU, GO COUGS!!! She has recently moved back into the area after living in western Washington. She has worked as a portrait, and product photographer for over 20 years, she is now expanding into real estate and is excited to master even more photography skills.
She and her family recently purchased a home in Sagle, Idaho and knows and empathizes with the struggle of selling and purchasing a home in todays market, including the importance of having beautiful images of homes, and the urgency to get them in a timely manner. She also has a background in 911 dispatching and it is safe to say she works pretty well under a good amount of pressure.
When she isn't shooting portraits she is often found at the football or baseball field, or hockey rink chasing her boys around with a camera and cheering them on. When sports or work isn't on the schedule she loves to spend time at the lake and with her 3 dogs.
Christian has resided within the Pacific Northwest since 2012, coming up from Southern Utah seeking opportunities. Christian lives by the philosophies of “Going with the flow”, “Living life in the present moment”, and “Why should it matter whether someone's a cat person or a dog person, can’t we all just be happy they’re not hunting us for food anymore?”.
Since 2014, Christian has been working on web design, branding for small companies, and Illustration. For which he studied for at North Idaho College. During which he developed experience in nature and product photography, with a touch of vehicle showcasing, and macro photography.
On his down time Christian enjoys story writing, quiet meditation, drawing, and developing typographical styles. However, he feels the most at home within nature, as he loves hiking, fishing, and camping.
That being said, if you need to work with someone who has a good blend of easy-going demeanor and professional attitude, then Christian is your go to guy to get the job done.
Photographer
J PIG
Our Loyal Mascot since 2015
Owners
Owner/Operations Manager
Brett Gettman
Brett Gettman started taking professional photographs in 1987, helping with his dad’s wedding photography business. In college, this skill grew to include video when he worked in broadcast media as a camera operator and sports news reporter. After he got his pilot’s license in 2006, it further evolved with a desire to record his flights which required him to learn how to edit, leading him to develop his concise and compelling visual style.
Brett was an active real estate agent for over a decade and saw a clear connection between digital media and being competitive in the market. Now, with his real estate experience, along with a degree in Communication Advertising, he has an expert understanding of what goes into selling a property and how Red Hog Media fits into the equation. This combined expertise ultimately helps his clients achieve their goals. This career allows Brett to take his passion for helping businesses and combines it with his love of photography and video.
When Brett isn’t working, he’s coaching his daughters’ various sports teams, which reinforces the importance of small details and teamwork. Both these aspects of coaching overlap with his business, which is why Brett is so good at it!
Owner, Photographer, Licensed Drone Pilot & Editor in Chief
Lauren Gettman
Owner, Photographer, Licensed Drone Pilot & Editor in Chief
Lauren Gettman started Red Hog Media, with her husband Brett, in 2015 when she saw a new visual trend sweeping across the country. With her background in real estate—first as a realtor and then as the listing and marketing coordinator for the #1 team in Idaho—she recognized the importance of professional real estate photography and marketing. This background provided Lauren with a deep understanding for what listings need, allowing her to position agents for success. Since then, they’ve grown to offer full-services including videos, photos, drones, SEO tips for realtors, and more.
While the industry is constantly evolving and growing, she makes it a point to stay up-to-date on the newest technology and trends by attending several professional photography workshops a year as well as being a member of several Realtor Associations and Women's Council of Realtors.
When Lauren isn’t getting beauty shots that sell homes, she loves traveling with her family. Along with their two daughters, Brett and her love to go somewhere new each year to get a better taste of the world and experience what it’s like to live in someone else’s shoes.