Lea Leggitt
Freelance Writer and Photographer
Durango, CO
(970)-799-3163
lea@legitoutdoors.com
Experience
Official Photographer
True West Rodeo – Durango, CO
Sept. 2019- Present
Took headshots of the rodeo committee and the royalty.
Attended each rodeo and capture eac contestants in their events
Captured the overall experience of the rodeo.
Edited all photos and help with social media campaigns.
Social Media Manager
JL Custom Saddlery, Legit Outdoors – Durango, CO
Jan. 2019- Present
Created content to post frequently to these pages.
Worked on gaining followers for the accounts.
Responded to customer questions and orders.
Gathered content and maker ideas for the companies.
Director of Media
Four Corners Safari Club International – Bayfield, CO
June 2019- Present
Found content to post on all social media platforms
Produced a quarterly email and print newsletter for the chapter.
Traveled to take photos and stories for every event supported.
Writing Intern
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – Missoula, MT
Jan. 2019- May 2019
Wrote assigned stories about members of the organization or conservation projects the organization had supported.
Wrote many short factual pieces about elk ecology for Elk 101 column.
Photographer Intern
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale – Miles City, MT
May 18-25, 2019
Assited the official photographer by taking photos.
Assisted with editing photos.
Assisted with gear for the photographer
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Journalism and Multimedia Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in History
Graduate 12/ 2021
Awards
POMA/ Toyota Let’s Go Places Scholarship 2019- Awarded hotel, travel, expenses and entrance to the Professional Outdoor Media Association conference
Sage Strong Sage Lindsay Memorial Scholarship- Awarded $200 to get books for classes
Volunteer
Board Member
Four Corners Safari Club International – Bayfield, CO
Aug. 2015- May 2017
Worked on empowering youth to get involved in the outdoors.
Assisted club to work with youth in the community.
Special Needs Horse Back Ride
Pagosa Springs, CO
June 2008- Present
Worked with the local special needs group to do horse therapy Worked on learning to properly groom and ride a horse.
Fence Roll Up
Missoula, MT
Aug 2018
Rolled miles of old wire fence off of grazing land in the bison range in western Montana with the University of Montana chapter of the Wildlife Society.
Skills
Maintain social media
Use Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Lightroom
Time management
Creative
Personable
Ambitious
Hard Working
Knowledgeable