Meet Leland

I began in radio in the late 1970s and moved into online journalism in the 2000s. I transitioned from writing and reporting news into capturing photos of people, places and events. I was honored with the City of Everett, Washington Mayor Cassie Franklin's 'Artist Making an Impact' award in 2025. I also served on the City's Cultural Arts Commission.  I now spend time in the western United States taking photos of things I find interesting, rewarding or helpful to others. I consider myself an occasional photographer shooting select people, places and projects upon request and mutual agreement.