About the Exhibit
Heather Hughes Ostermaier is a very different type of portrait photographer who specializes in capturing storytelling moments of love, life, and milestone moments so future generations can experience them.
Celebrating her 25th year as a professional photographer, Heather combines her experience as a newspaper photojournalist with her wedding and portrait skills to capture authentic emotions and moments outdoors and in her Newport News studio.
Working closely with every client, she plans out each session and decorates family homes much as photographers did in the Victorian Era, making heirloom-quality artwork accessible to the average person.
In addition to families, Heather is committed to giving back to her local community through her involvement with local schools, family-centered charities, animal shelters, and offers internships and mentorships to local high school and college students.
“For me, photography has always been about freezing moments in time that you never want to forget. I have always enjoyed spending extra time to get to know the people I photograph and love every opportunity I get to develop a deeper relationship and capture their life story for them. Plus, having a relationship before the session helps everyone feel more at ease and allows me to capture more authentic smiles and moments that I know everyone will treasure for generations.”
‘Simply Love’ is Heather’s first solo photographic exhibit and a portion of the proceeds from these sessions were donated to Alternatives, Inc., a youth development nonprofit who supports youth all over Hampton Roads.
Find out more about Heather at her website: https://heatherhughesphotography.com/
