ARTIST BIO
Cat Hesselbacher is a fine art and documentary photographer based in Meeteetse, Wyoming, where the rugged beauty of the Absaroka Mountains and the quiet resilience of rural life deeply inform her work. With a keen eye for light, texture, and narrative, Cat captures the subtle poetry of the everyday, whether it’s the weathered lines of a rancher’s hands, the fleeting drama of Wyoming skies, or the quiet dignity of wildlife moving through open land.
Her photography is rooted in place and memory, often exploring themes of solitude, endurance, and the human relationship with nature. Drawing inspiration from the stark contrasts and muted tones of the high desert, Cat’s images evoke a sense of timelessness and emotional depth. She works primarily in digital format, though her early training in film continues to influence her approach to composition and pacing.
Cat’s work has been exhibited in regional galleries across the Mountain West and featured in publications that celebrate Western heritage and contemporary rural life. When she’s not behind the lens, she’s likely hiking remote trails, tending to her garden, or listening to stories from longtime Meeteetse residents, always seeking the next moment worth preserving.
