Bio

Leah Hennel has been following her lens for nearly three decades. It’s a pursuit that has taken the photographer everywhere, from small-town Alberta to countries all over the globe, including numerous Olympic Games. She is passionate about telling stories that showcase her home province, especially the lesser-known communities and landscapes that make Alberta unique. Leah's work appears in numerous publications, The Globe and Mail, The Narwhal, Canadian Geographic, Getty Images and The Washington Post to name a few. Her work has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International, the National Newspaper Awards and the News Photographers Association of Canada. She also claimed the Sports Media Canada’s Outstanding Photography Award. And, in 2022, Leah received an honorary degree from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.