Nature Photography How To

Mandy Lea is an American freelance photographer with a love of the great outdoors. She’s also a nomad of sorts, living and traveling in a stylish teardrop trailer as she searches for the majestic sights our country has to offer.

 

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Despite getting a degree in Chinese languages and temporarily moving to China, Lea has been passionate about photography ever since taking a job in a Colorado camera store at the age of 16.

 

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“Little did I know,” she explains, “that would be the beginning of a 17-year career in camera stores.” After spending 10 years at Precision Camera and Video in Austin, Lea’s wanderlust became overwhelming and she left to pursue a career in photography on the road.

 

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“I have an insatiable desire to explore and document the beauty all around us through photography,” she says, adding that with her images she hopes to inspire everyone she meets.

 

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She lives on the road in a small teardrop trailer that is outfitted with as many conveniences of home that it can accommodate. She says her nomadic lifestyle has taught her a thing or two about life. As for her photography, she explains, “My camera allows me to create an artistic vision of these experiences.

 

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You can see more of Lea’s impressive work on her website and Instagram page, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @ShutterbugPix where we’re sharing our favorite photos from our followers.