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Happy Mother’s Day to all the fab mamas and Happy Confirmation to D-Dog. Double whammy celebrations today. #crabappletree #crabappleblossoms
What inspired you to become a firefighter? “When I was 18 I was in a car accident. I had a head injury. I had to relearn how to tie my shoes. I don’t remember much from the accident but I remember the lights from the fire engine.” #firefighter #femalefirefighter #likeagirl #paramedic
Another portrait for my Female Firefighter project happened today. Zoom in to the metal eagle on the top of her helmet. Doesn’t really look like an eagle, does it? When asked about it, she replied casually, “It got disfigured from the heat.” The more this project builds, the more I am amazed by the humility of my subjects. You can almost reach out and touch the humility, like the eagle on this helmet. #firefighter #femalefirefighter #humility
The next step in my project to capture female firefighters happened today. Thank you, Chief Kenny. She is one of only 3 female Chiefs in Illinois. There are 1,108 fire departments in Illinois. One thousand, one hundred and eight. #firechief #femalefirechief #firefighter #nikon
Future Tar Heel? Dunno, but beautiful college visit today. #strideby #unc #chapelhill
Less than 5% of firefighters are female. The average female earns 72% of what the average male earns. I am embarking on a new photography project to capture these dedicated women, inspired by two women I know who happen to be at opposite ends of the experience ladder. One is in training as a Candidate, the other has achieved the status of Chief. And she is one of only three female Chiefs in Illinois. Let all that data sink in. Add that I am 100% jazzed to be moving forward with this. If you know a female firefighter please put them in touch with me. I have pretty great connections but I’m always looking for more. This is a test shot from a training session where candidates had to cut through Rebar with a circular saw. #femalefirefighter #sparkjoy #sparksflying #documentary #firefighter #sisterhood #firefighters #circularsaw #nikon #nikond4s
Yes, boys! 6 games undefeated. Playing with Beth on their arms and in their hearts. Gold bracket starts tomorrow. Sam with the winning block in game six 15-13.
40/365: The 10x8 wall on casters is up thanks to Rick. Finishing touches next week. #heidipeters2019 #18aStudio #movablewall #wallonwheels #photostudio
39/365: Shots of pretty things for @vintagecharm. In case you weren’t already obsessed, they are building an addictive online shop. This will make my husband’s gift buying even easier... #alltheprettythings #heidipeters2019 #productphotographer
38/365: Little Vivi helped with my test shoot. #heidipeters2019 #balloons #sequinshoes
37/365: Olive takes flight. #heidipeters2019 #catsofinstagram #nikond4s #bowens
36/365: Mama’s got some new grids. #heidipeters2019 #nikon #godox
35/365 : Some things are still alive out there. Chin up, Mother Nature. #heidipeters2019
34:365 “Because the rising of the women means the rising of us all.” #heidipeters2019
33/365: Priming a backdrop for the new studio. #heidipeters2019