Gail Heffner

Originally from Pittsburgh, Gail Heffner grew up among the hills of western Pennsylvania and she is still pondering how that hilly landscape affects her view of the world. Now living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gail has a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and currently works at Calvin College as a faculty member directing the Office of Community Engagement. She loves photography as one way to look for beauty in the midst of this broken world.

ImageJuly 21, 2017

Deep Roots

By Gail Heffner

Grand Rapids, Michigan (2012) Most roots do their growing underground out of view of the observer. What mystery leads them to lengthen and sink…

ImageApril 8, 2016

Overflowing Banks

By Gail Heffner

Grand Rapids, Michigan (2013) This photograph was taken during a 100-year flood that occurred in Grand Rapids, Michigan in April of 2013. Heavy rainstorms…