Heather Hollis

Flying High (Glacier National Park, Wildlife Landscape, Soaring, ~34% OFF)

2023

Heather J. Hollis is a self-taught fine art photographer whose work captures the quiet poetry of the natural world. Rooted in resilience and empathy, her imagery transforms fleeting moments into intimate meditations on beauty, endurance, and light. From delicate fungi blooming on a Missouri tree to towering mountain ridges framing a tranquil glacial lake, she reveals the extraordinary hiding within the everyday. Hollis works fluidly across environments — land and sea, winter frost and golden autumn glow, wildlife and portraiture. Her photographs often balance softness with strength, pairing serenity and atmosphere with a deep emotional undercurrent. Whether she is portraying childhood innocence in a snowfall, the noble composure of a beloved pet, or the powerful stillness of a wilderness landscape, her work is united by a sense of reverence for life in all its forms. Today, Hollis continues to explore nature through her lens, seeking the subtle stories that unfold in quiet moments — the gestures, textures, and expressions that most people overlook. Each image invites viewers to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the world around them.