"I am my truest self when I am immersed in nature; surrounded by wild creatures in their natural habitat, where I can quiet the mind and enjoy an all-sensory experience, unencumbered by human interference."
From childhood Polaroids to professional wildlife photography, Heather Nicole’s journey has been driven by an unbreakable connection to nature. With experience in film and digital photography, she now focuses on capturing wildlife photographs ethically and respectfully. Her award-winning images have been featured in photography publications, highlighting her unique perspective. In her workshops, she helps photographers master their craft while learning to document nature without disturbance. Whether photographing humpback whales, bears, or birds, Heather’s goal is to showcase stunning wildlife imagery that encourages people to appreciate and protect the natural world.
An observation of an observation.
Heather Nicole's favorite animal is the Black Rhino. We observe her here, observing a black rhino making its way to a nearby watering hole.
Photo credit ©AndrewCStrom
Heather Nicole's favorite animal is the Black Rhino. We observe her here, observing a black rhino making its way to a nearby watering hole.
Photo credit ©AndrewCStrom
Why Photography?
"To capture a photograph is to capture a moment in that would otherwise only exist as a fading memory."
"To capture a photograph is to capture a moment in that would otherwise only exist as a fading memory."
For her entire life, Heather has felt a deep connection to wildlife and nature. Therefore, her lens has always been focused on the wild things. She enjoys using photography to capture beautiful moments in time which would otherwise only be held as a fading memory. More-so, she enjoys using photography to show a different perspective of a familiar scene or animal. The intent of her work is to evoke emotion in the observer and compel a connection to the subject.
She strictly abides by the utmost respectful and ethical practices when photographing wildlife.
She NEVER baits, entices, or approaches wildlife. Using long lenses and quiet-mode settings, her camera sensor can quietly get close to a subject from a safe distance without disrupting the subject or the landscape.
Heather's photography shows people an unusual perspective of the usual; and hopefully encourages them to slow down, just a little bit, to peacefully observe and appreciate the nature that surrounds us.
In this ever-changing world, there is an urgency to tell the stories of the voiceless. The purpose of Heather's photography is to tell stories of conservation and entice change, universal respect for nature, and awareness of the human impact.
She strictly abides by the utmost respectful and ethical practices when photographing wildlife.
She NEVER baits, entices, or approaches wildlife. Using long lenses and quiet-mode settings, her camera sensor can quietly get close to a subject from a safe distance without disrupting the subject or the landscape.
Heather's photography shows people an unusual perspective of the usual; and hopefully encourages them to slow down, just a little bit, to peacefully observe and appreciate the nature that surrounds us.
In this ever-changing world, there is an urgency to tell the stories of the voiceless. The purpose of Heather's photography is to tell stories of conservation and entice change, universal respect for nature, and awareness of the human impact.
~ A Conservation Photographer ~
~ A Defender Of Wildlife ~
~ A Defender Of Wildlife ~