Tess Leopold is a renowned photographer and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her vibrant and colorful photographs of nature, landscapes, and people.
Leopold was born in San Francisco, California in 1988. She developed an interest in photography at a young age, taking pictures of her family and friends with her father's old camera. After graduating from high school, she attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on photography.
After college, Leopold moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career as a professional photographer. She quickly gained recognition for her unique style of photography which combines elements of traditional landscape photography with vibrant colors and abstract compositions. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and Vogue Italia.
In addition to her commercial work, Leopold also works on personal projects that explore themes such as identity and belonging. Her work has been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the International Center for Photography in New York City.
Leopold is also an active member of the photographic community, teaching workshops at various institutions such as the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and the Maine Media Workshops. She is also a founding member of Women Photograph, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equity within the photographic industry.
Leopold continues to push boundaries with her work while inspiring others to explore their own creative potential through photography.