Self portrait of sampling ballast water biota from a cargo ship in Virginia, USA

Self portrait of ballast water sampling from the deck of a cargo ship in Virginia, USA


Kim Holzer is a photographer and biologist currently living in Idaho. Lens in hand, she chases mesmerizing lighting and curious perspectives that stimulate conversation and hopefully connect people more intimately with the Natural World and Her subjects.

Collaborations Welcome.


Awards & Achievements

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Annual Photo Contest, 2018 (First Place)

Smithsonian Institution Staff Photo Contest, 2018 (First Place, Selfie)

Diversity and Distributions Journal Cover, June 2017

Waterkeeper Alliance We Like It Clean Photo Contest, 2013 (First Place)

Smithsonian Institution Staff Photo Contest, 2012 (Honorable Mention, Places)

Estuaries and Coasts Journal Cover Contest, 2011 (First Place)