About Leigh
Leigh is a wildlife photographer and storyteller originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Her love for photography began at the age of 7 - after receiving her first camera from her Dad. She has a degree in education and is passionate about learning and teaching others about birds and wildlife. Leigh loves spending her days observing, capturing those moments, and sharing her experiences with others through her photos and storytelling. She has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Audubon South Carolina. Several of her photos are included in the new National Wildlife Federation publication: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife (Expanded Second Edition) authored by David Mizejewski.
Publications:
Contributing Photo: Special Issue National Wildlife Magazine April-May 2020
Contributing Photos: National Wildlife Federation: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition
Awards & Nominations:
2019 National Wildlife Federation: Category Runner-up
2019 National Wildlife Federation: Honorable Mention
2019 Topsfield Fair: Committee Award
2019 Beaver Brook Fall Festival Art Show: 2nd Place - Photography
2018 Audubon South Carolina Calendar Photo Contest
2018 Peregrine Falcon Photo Contest: 1st Place
2018 National Wildlife Federation Garden for Wildlife: Honorable Mention
2017 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Nature and Wildlife Photography Contest: 1st Place; Adult Wildlife
2017 National Wildlife Federation: Honorable Mention
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Education:
BA - Education/Instructional Technology - University of Wyoming