Mitchell Leong

Contributor

Born and raised in the beautiful yet unforgiving Canadian Rockies, these mountains have sculpted a relentless attitude for storytelling and conservation photography. From the lost corners of the frigid Icefields, the tallest of peaks that tower over the valleys, to the scorching hot deserts. Its my creed to come back with images and create art that has yet to exist. l am no content creator, influencer, or photographer; but a naturalist, who happens to tell visual stories. I never thought of myself as a photographer, instead, someone with the privilege to photograph. Using visual media as a bridge of empathy and understanding to others. With a minor in biological science, and a major in geoscience this knowledge has fostered a change in my perspective of not just imperative. Thus, bolstering the meaning and purpose to the art i choose to create. This mindset has opened doors to work with top brands, nonprofits, and magazines. From National Geographic to Tourism Canada, Mountain life magazine to Arc'teryx. I specialize in powerful adventure photography, whilst blending art, science, and conservation. This, to me, is what it truly means to have the camera to my eye.