About

Jared DeGroff

What's your name and what's your claim to fame?
I'm Jared, the founder of HeckRaiser Productions. My claim? I hunt for the stories that punch you in the chest. I Defy Ordinary. Capture Extraordinary.

What's your bailiwick? (your specialty)?
My bailiwick is raw, high energy storytelling. I dive headfirst into sports, music, and culture, capturing the moments that feel real. I chase the chaos and find the story.

Is there something you think the public might not know about what you do that you wish they did?
Everyone sees the final, polished shot. I wish they saw the chaos behind it. The hustle, the improvisation, the failures. The grit is the story. That's the part I celebrate.

What's the biggest, baddest, most awesome thing you've accomplished in your business so far?
It’s two sides of the same fight. Years ago, I was playing music on stages I only dreamed about. That energy? I poured it straight into this. The biggest moment since was bringing that grit full circle, getting to create and Raise Heck in Philly with Jared Polin, FroKnowsPhoto. Both felt impossible until they happened.

What's a little-known fact about you that might surprise us?
I used to play in a metal band in college. It was pure chaos, defying what was ordinary, and it was the exact same time I picked up a camera for the first time. The fact that I get to chase that same raw energy every single day now... that’s the whole point.

Can you give us a quick rundown of your business while we're stuck in this super slow elevator? (Your "Elevator Pitch")
I'm HeckRaiser Productions. I think sterile is boring. I capture raw, authentic stories in sports, music, and culture. I hunt for the moments that feel alive. I Defy Ordinary. Capture Extraordinary.

www.heckraiserproductions.com