evidence of life photography

"He flaps his lips... then bites through my necklace cord, filled with bloodstones, and dives into the water." Working on a creative collaboration with local poet, Janice Robinette.  HEATHER REIS FIKE |  I got my first camera when I was sevenish, it was this old 1970’s thing that takes 110 film. I think my mom got it for a few cents at a yard sale, or she may have found it in a vacant apartment, I got a LOT of stuff that way. Anyways, the point is I fell in love. Even then, I liked to photograph people--anyone I had access to, pretty much got their picture taken. It evolved into this deep love for capturing life. And when I say life, I mean every aspect of it. From maternity to newborn to children to seniors and weddings--it’s all part of the dynamic of human life. Capturing the essence of each person’s story is absolutely amazing--from the single mom and her child, to th...

Making family memories in the hazy autumn sun on a rocky PNW beach. Since I was a child, Lincoln Park has been one of my favorite Seattle parks. It has everything from wooded trails to grassy fields to playgrounds to beaches. I was delighted to do a family portrait session with a fellow Seattle family who grew up loving and playing right here. A sisterly walk on the beach. Mom and dad share a moment while the girls skip rocks. Here comes the ferry. A natural beauty. Mom joins in on the skipping rocks fun. Just the girls share a moment watching the ferries come and go. Mom and her beautiful girls. And now for a driftwood balancing act! Exploring for beach treasures. Found a pretty shell. Snuggling in and getting warm with mom and dad. Let's see where this path leads. Practicing sister poses on the cool rock steps. Another treasure! Father-daughter moments. Daddy's girls! ...