About the Artist
Bio
Leanne Trivett S. is an award-winning photographer and visual artist whose work blends the personal and the poetic through experimental self-portraiture, emotive florals, and abstract imagery. With a background in musical theatre and a BFA in Theatre from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, her creative journey began on stage as a professional singer. This early foundation in performance continues to inform her visual storytelling - manifesting in vivid, character-driven self-portraits and a distinctive sense of theatricality and emotion in her photographs.
Her imagery has been featured on covers and in publications such as Art Ascent International Magazine (Silver Award for Florals), SHOTS Magazine (Cover Spring 2025), Humana Obscura, Black and White Magazine (Winners), Monochromica, Inside Sacramento, ARTDOC Magazine, and Dodho Magazine, where she was interviewed and featured on the cover. Leanne’s work has been recognized by numerous international photography awards including the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards (2022, 2023, 2024), the Refocus Awards, ND Awards, Digital Photo Awards, Great Photo Awards, and Portfolio Platform (2024/2025). Most recently, she was named the winner of the EMERGE 2024 Fellowship Award, Photography Performance - Solo Show with A Smith Gallery, and selected as a satellite artist for D’ART Gallery.
As an educator and speaker, Leanne shares her creative process through workshops and lectures at institutions including Santa Fe Workshops, Maine Media, the Chicago Botanic Garden, Camversation (UK), and the Pacific Northwest Art School. She also gives art talks internationally - both in-person and online - for photographic societies, galleries, and clubs. Her talks have been featured by organizations such as the Edinburgh Photographic Society, FYV, Camversation, galleries in Chicago, and photography groups across the U.S. Her teaching and presentations reflect her deep belief in photography as a tool for self-expression, transformation, and storytelling. Leanne’s techniques - ranging from in-camera multiple exposures and ICM (intentional camera movement) to creative layering and blur - embody her commitment to experimentation and emotional authenticity in her work.
From her studio, she continues to explore the intersection of identity, memory, and beauty from her studio, where she creates using images captured through her lens. Whether teaching, traveling, or building new bodies of work, Leanne’s practice remains rooted in self-expression and the endless possibilities of the photographic form. As she continues to travel, teach, and evolve her visual language, she remains committed to fostering creative dialogue and meaningful collaboration. Looking ahead, she is focused on expanding her exhibition presence, with three upcoming solo shows currently in development.
CV and Artist Statement available on this website.