Welcome to my creative world!

Heather Getzlaf Photography & Three little kittens designs

Where creative sewing, costume design, and fine art photography come together.

Hi, I’m Heather—photographer, digital artist, sewist, and creative mom—and this blog is where all of those worlds finally come together.

For years, my work has lived across different platforms: photography sessions, handmade dresses, creative edits, behind-the-scenes videos, and personal passion projects. This blog is my slower, more intentional space to document the process behind it all.

Heather posing her model(Son) for a fine art photoshoot.

Here, I’ll be sharing my creative sewing projects and photography work from start to finish—from the moment an idea sparks, to designing and sewing a dress, to planning and photographing the final images.

This isn’t about perfection or mass production. It’s about creativity, storytelling, and making meaningful art with your hands.

What You Can Expect From This Blog

This blog will focus on individual creative projects, including:

• Creative sewing projects and handmade dresses

• Dress recreations inspired by dolls, fairytales, and classic designs

• Behind-the-scenes looks at photoshoot planning and execution

• Creative photography projects and fine art portraits

• Process posts showing how ideas evolve over time
  

Some months may be sewing-heavy. Others may focus more on photography. And sometimes, life will guide the direction—and that’s part of the beauty of a creative practice.

How This Blog Connects to My YouTube Channel

Many of the projects you’ll see here will also be shared on my YouTube channel, where I document the process in video form.

Think of it like this:

• YouTube shows the movement, making, and behind-the-scenes action

• This blog goes deeper into the story, decisions, details, and final images

I’ll often link directly to related YouTube videos so you can choose how you want to experience the project—watch it unfold, read about it, or both.

How It Connects to My Photography & Handmade Dress Work

My photography business and handmade dress work (Three Little Kittens Designs) are deeply connected to my creative process.

Through this blog, you’ll see:

• How my handmade dresses are designed specifically for photography

• How sewing influences my posing, styling, and storytelling

• How creative photography projects shape the kind of work I offer clients

  
  

If you’re a photographer, artist, or creative parent, you’ll get insight into how multiple creative disciplines can work together instead of competing for attention.

And if you simply love handmade pieces, storytelling, and thoughtful art—you’re in the right place.

Why Follow Along?

You don’t need to be a photographer or a sewist to enjoy this space.

You should follow along if you:

• Love creative process and behind-the-scenes storytelling

• Appreciate handmade, thoughtful, slow creativity

• Enjoy seeing how ideas turn into finished art

• Want inspiration without pressure or perfection

  
  

I’m not here to chase trends or build the biggest audience. I’m here to share meaningful work with the right people.

Join the Conversation

If you’re reading this, I’d love to hear from you.

✨ Leave a comment below and tell me:

• What kind of creative projects you love following

• Whether you’re here for the sewing, photography, or both

• Or simply say hello and let me know you stopped by

And if this sounds like a space you’d enjoy returning to, subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss future projects, photoshoots, and behind-the-scenes stories.

I’m so glad you’re here—and I can’t wait to share what I’m working on next.

— xoxo -Heather