Photography is the culmination of planning, technique, vision, composition and perception, brought together in one instant - with a little (or more) editing. Leah Gray
I love photography. I adore the artistic and technical challenges that must be met each time one creates an image. To capture the vital presence of one’s subject with care and purpose is incredibly fulfilling.
Having started out with sports photography many years ago, I explored the fast action and anticipation of the sport world before moving on to discover nature, macro, studio and other genres of photography. I love looking for new challenges. Contributing to my local photo club is a way to share my appetite for photography.
I was raised in Alberta and moved to British Columbia in 2010. Over the years I have photographed on three continents, capturing numerous award-winning images. Over the past few years, I have entered the world of International Photographic Salons (recognized by the Photographic Society of America and Federation Internationale de l'art Photographique). My images have reaped in excess of 800 acceptances and over 160 other awards including 17 gold medals and 6 Best-in-Shows.
I have photographs in several different collections including the BC Cancer Centre in Victoria and the Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. I am a photographer for Seaside Magazine in Sidney, B.C.
Received the Fellowship Award (FCAPA) from the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) in 2020. This is the highest honour recognized by CAPA (Canadian Associaiton for Photographic Art).
Black Press article on 4-Nations Competition with “Wild Dance” (1st merit) by Leah Gray
Featured in Seaside Magazine (June, 2019, page 74-75), when the image "Wild Dance" was selected as part of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art 4-Nations entry (2019).
Cover photo of the 2019 November Victoria Camera Club magazine Close Up
Cover photo of the 2019 July-August Victoria Camera Club magazine Close Up
Winner of the 2018-19 Distinguished Photographer of the year award (Advanced) at the Victoria Camera Club.