ARTIST • PHOTOGRAPHER • MAKER
Collaborative Fine Art Portraits of Beauty & Childhood
Capturing emotion, beauty, and connection through art.
WHY CHOOSE HEATHER GETZLAF PHOTOGRAPHY
I’m Heather, a fine art photographer and visual artist drawn to beauty, childhood, and quiet storytelling. My work focuses on creating artful portraits that feel timeless, emotive, and deeply personal.
I approach each session as a collaboration rather than a transaction. Whether I’m photographing women, children, or emerging models, my goal is to create imagery that feels expressive and authentic — portraits that highlight individuality, emotion, and presence rather than perfection.
Much of my work blends classical portraiture with a modern, fine art sensibility. I’m inspired by soft light, painterly tones, handmade details, and the way small moments can carry powerful meaning.
Many of my projects are self-directed or creatively led, allowing space for experimentation, storytelling, and artistic growth.
In addition to commissioned sessions, I regularly work with models and families who are interested in building artistic portfolios or participating in creative concepts. These sessions are ideal for those who value imagery as art and want something thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully crafted.
At the heart of everything I create is a love for storytelling through portraiture — images that feel gentle, considered, and enduring.
Three Little Kittens Designs is my couture wear studio, where sewing becomes an extension of my art. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and handmade, often created as part of a larger visual story — a portrait, a concept, or a creative exploration.
I design and sew one-of-a-kind gowns and statement pieces inspired by childhood imagination, vintage silhouettes, and fine art aesthetics. These garments are not mass-produced; they are slow-made, detail-focused, and created with the same care and intention that goes into my portrait work.
Many of the dresses you see in my images are made in my studio and later offered through my Etsy shop, Three Little Kittens Designs. Some pieces are created purely for art, while others are available for purchase by families, photographers, or collectors who value craftsmanship and storytelling through clothing.
At its heart, Three Little Kittens Designs is about celebrating creativity, childhood, and the beauty of handmade work — where fabric, imagination, and portraiture come together.