Maria Leekblade DPAGB AFIAP LRPS

Maria has lived in the forest for nearly 20 years and her love of photography started with her animals. She developed her skills as an adult learner at Brockenhurst College and by being an active member of Lymington, Southampton and Winchester Camera Clubs.

She achieved her Licenciateship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2016, her 

However, Maria's heart lies at home - her animals are always a firm favourite and the local landscape, people, flora & fauna that share our stunning Forest will always be her first love, and being able to capture them remains the motivation and pleasure for picking up the camera.