Journal
Thoughts, stories, and insights from Heather Hacker's photography
and urban explorations. This is where inspiration meets the lens.
Taking Pictures in the Shadows: My Journey with Urbex Photography
For me, the real draw of urbex is the mix of challenge and unpredictability: navigating through shadows, making your way into the space, and always respecting the past.
The Remarkable Role of Color in Urbex Photography
As an urban explorer and photographer, I've come to appreciate how colors can transform a decaying space into a vivid story of nature's power.
Photography in Abandoned Buildings: Nature’s Reclamation
Exploring abandoned buildings has always fascinated me. There’s something special about seeing how nature takes over.
Exploring Detroit's Abandoned Buildings
Detroit, once the beating heart of America's automotive industry, now offers an intriguing blend of past and present.
How I Found My Unique Urbex Photography Style
As a photographer, I have been fortunate enough to fall into my style accidentally. My style developed from my passion for exploring abandoned places and from my vision for my urbex photography.
A First-Hand Look Inside an Abandoned Italian “Insane Asylum”
As a photographer, I've always been captivated by spaces that narrate their stories over time.
Exploring an Abandoned Children's Hospital in New York
There's something about the quiet decay of forgotten spaces that speaks to me as a photographer.
The 3 Most Interesting Things I’ve Found in Abandoned Buildings
There's a strange thrill to stepping into abandoned buildings. Forgotten places hold a unique mix of the macabre and the mysterious.