Raw Photojournalism & Intimate Storytelling

A living archive of real life, intimacy, and identity.

This is Heathxr Files.

By Heather

Stories that stay with you.

I document real people, real stories, and real lives. From videography to intimate portraits; everything I shoot is grounded in truth.

I turn the camera on people, presence, and memory to capture what is in front of me: including myself.

I preserve people as they are, and how they will be remembered. My lens stays on what is real, unscripted, and deeply human.

People play sled hockey through the Calgary Adapted hub at the VIVO centre in Calgary on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People play sled hockey through the Calgary Adapted hub at the VIVO centre in Calgary on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Emmy Lou Harris Performs at Calgary Folk Festival on July 27 2023. (Photo by Heather Chapin/special to postmedia)

Emmy Lou Harris Performs at Calgary Folk Festival on July 27 2023. (Photo by Heather Chapin/special to postmedia)

The Stewart family poses for a portrait on New Year's Eve, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

The Stewart family poses for a portrait on New Year's Eve, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People participate in the Calgary All Sport day at the Vecova Centre in Calgary on Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People participate in the Calgary All Sport day at the Vecova Centre in Calgary on Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award ceremony in Ottawa on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024 (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award ceremony in Ottawa on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024 (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award ceremony in Ottawa on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024 (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award ceremony in Ottawa on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024 (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Gold award holders pose for a portrait at the Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony in Calgary. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Gold award holders pose for a portrait at the Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony in Calgary. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People participate in wheelchair fencing at the Calgary All Sport day at the Vecova Centre in Calgary on Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

People participate in wheelchair fencing at the Calgary All Sport day at the Vecova Centre in Calgary on Aug. 17, 2024. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Judson Hansell poses for a portrait in Calgary. (Photo By Heather Chapin)

Judson Hansell poses for a portrait in Calgary. (Photo By Heather Chapin)

Ashtray Williams poses for a portrait in Calgary. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Ashtray Williams poses for a portrait in Calgary. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

By Heather Chapin Calgarians got a close-up look at high fashion last week. Parkluxe 2023 brought the runway to The Ampersand on Oct. 13 with Mode Models wearing the latest from Holt Renfrew, Greta Constantine, UNTTLD and Paul Hardy. This event celeb

By Heather Chapin Calgarians got a close-up look at high fashion last week. Parkluxe 2023 brought the runway to The Ampersand on Oct. 13 with Mode Models wearing the latest from Holt Renfrew, Greta Constantine, UNTTLD and Paul Hardy. This event celebrated the 15 year anniversary of PARK and the return of PARKLUXE since 2019. Event proceeds supported Dress For Success, a program to help women achieve economic independence by providing a network for support and professional attire, as well as developing the tools needed to thrive in work, and in life.

Killian Rokne rides a bike. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Killian Rokne rides a bike. (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Bailey Davis poses for a portrait (Photo by Heather Chapin)

Bailey Davis poses for a portrait (Photo by Heather Chapin)

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