Leigh Schinaia

        I see photography as a way to capture that moment in time you want to treasure. A fall sunset, a distant place, or a great moment. My main camera now is a Canon Rebel XS EOS 10.1MP, with my favorite 300mm lens. I used to be a 35mm film based person, but with advances in photography today, it is hard to compete with such a limited palette.

        I also used to use quite frequently a Canon RebelG EOS 35mm, which I used on my adventure to New Zealand in the summer (their winter) of 2002. I often tell people that I tried to capture some of the magic of New Zealand and take it home, with my 800+ photographs. It took me over 2 years to get enough money to finally have them all developed, and worth every cent.

        I graduated in 2006 from Indiana University with a major in Telecommunications (i.e. TV production). There I based my education in working with live action camera work at IU's PBS affiliate. I also helped in production our annual "Multi-visions 2006" conference. During that event, I mainly worked on assembling/filming/graphics for the awards ceremony. I enjoyed my time at IU, but I won't miss the tests!

        For 4 years I have been working at WTWO News Channel 2 in Terre Haute, as a News Photographer. While most think the job can be glamourous, it is full of varied situations.

        Photography, in the beginning, was a way for me to capture a piece of time. Then, I began to enjoy being able to convey feelings through the lens, and hopefully some art along with it. I generally photograph landscapes, but have become interested in insects, and the unusual lately. I also enjoy photographing aquatic birds.

        In August of 2009, I won both first and second prize in photography at the Covered Bridge Art Associations' Show. It was a great honor for me, that I cherish to this day.

        I joined the Wabash Valley Art Guild after my mother, Karen LeVan, had become a member. I hope my work honors the long standing of the WVAG. I have been a member since the summer of 2006.

        I recently launched my own photography business, Little Blue Car Productions, where I offer many services. It has a varied style, for everyone's taste. Check it out below.

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