Heather Bayer
ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER & FILMMAKER TELLING STORIES FROM THE EDGE
MOTION
Shifting Lines is a short, grassroots documentary about the power of pursuing what you’re passionate about and learning to move through fear along the way. Set atop Vail Pass in Colorado’s backcountry, the film follows four athletes as they blend skiing and highlining into a bold, creative adventure. Built from the ground up by a tight-knit team of athletes and filmmakers, the project captures not adrenaline, but meaning, connection, and the elusive feeling of flow. At its core, Shifting Lines is about trusting your team, embracing discomfort, and following the pursuits that make you feel most alive.
Director: Heather Bayer
Executive Producer: Cheyenne Smith | Associate Producer: Brigit Stattelman-Scanlan | Director of Photography (DP): Alex Brady | Camera Operator(s): Alex Brady, Heather Bayer, Cole Arnot | Drone Operator(s): Heather Bayer, Paul Jobin, Alex Brady | Athletes: Heather Bayer, Cheyenne Smith, Jayden Simisky, Davis Hermes | Stills Photographer: Paul Jobin | Editor: Jack Hessler | Colorist: Jensen Vinca | Composer: Bailey Jeffs | Production Assistant: Mathias Omann
STILLS
A person in a yellow shirt and orange helmet standing on a small platform beneath a colorful hot air balloon flying in the sky, with a view of land and waterways below.
A skier performing an inverted trick during a night skiing event at a ski resort, with artificial lights illuminating the scene.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black mesh top and black cargo pants, balancing on two sticks connected with yellow and blue elastic bands, smiling with eyes closed against a plain white background.
A rock climber ascending a tall red sandstone cliff in a desert landscape with distant mesas and a blue sky.
Person walking on a tightrope high above a cityscape with mountains and ocean in the background.
A climber in yellow jacket and blue pants ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in a snowy forested area.
Close-up of a person's hands and feet covered in dirt, wearing torn white cloth bandages with black soot or dirt stains, resting on a reddish rock surface in a desert environment.
A person in bright yellow pants and a blue jacket is ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in a snowy, forested mountain area.
Two women performing a balancing act, with one supporting the other who is holding a pole between their legs, against a black background.
A person is sliding down a metal rope course in a snowy forest, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a snow-covered ground.
An artist wearing a grey shirt and dark apron sitting in front of a painting on an easel, depicting a ghostly woman in white with a dark sky background.
A person balancing on a slackline tied to a rocky cliff by the ocean, with waves crashing below and a distant island or mountain in the background.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a helmet and pink sunglasses rock climbing on a red rock formation.
A woman walking on a tightrope high above a rocky, forested landscape, surrounded by pine trees and mountains.
A person rock climbing on a large, vertical, reddish-orange sandstone cliff with cracks and ledges, wearing safety gear including a helmet and harness.
Aerial silk performer in mid-air, wrapped in white silk, wearing a blue dance outfit against a black background.
A man wearing a white cap, sunglasses, a patterned short sleeve shirt, and yellow pants tightrope walking in a mountainous desert landscape.
Close-up of a person's hand wearing a beige work glove, holding a green climbing carabiner attached to a gray strap, with a background of a rusty orange rock climbing wall.
Person lying on the ground in a narrow, orange-hued canyon, smiling and wearing a bright yellow helmet and green jacket. Nearby is climbing gear and a rope.
A person in pink clothing is hanging from a zip line over the Grand Canyon with rugged red rock formations and distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.
A person wearing glasses and a peach hoodie is standing on a mountain ledge with a harness and climbing gear, overlooking a canyon with steep rocky walls and a winding road at the bottom. The sun is shining brightly from the top left corner, creating lens flare.
A snowboarder performing an aerial stunt against a night sky, with a trail of snow beneath him and a small section of a blue jump ramp in the bottom right corner.
Person walking a tightrope high above a cityscape, surrounded by lush green vegetation on a mountain
Silhouette of a person walking on a tightrope during sunset with colorful clouds in the sky.
About
I’m a filmmaker and adventure photographer drawn to wild places, human connection, and the stories that unfold when people step beyond their comfort zones.
Through film and photography, I capture moments of awe, risk, and quiet beauty that inspire curiosity, adventure, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
I believe that when people fall in love with the planet, they’re more likely to protect it.
When I’m not in the mountains, I’m at home with my cat, cooking, or planning the next adventure.
Certifications
Professional Photography Degree — Colorado Mountain College
Licensed Drone Pilot (Part 107)
DaVinci Resolve Specialist
Adobe Suite — Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, etc.