Bio
Nyle Hormel Leddy is a documentary photographer and Washington D.C. native. Leddy uses a variety of approaches and tools—from Polaroid, 35mm film, and black and white digital—to capture an array of images. His body of work highlights everyday moments and transforms them into opportunities for quiet introspection. Leddy's recent shift into black and white photography punctuates his distinct style. His photos have appeared in Dray Walk Gallery, Staf Magazine, and various regional publications. Currently, he works locally with independent organizations like Vocal Takoma.
"He’s a thoughtful guy and tremendous emerging photo talent. Definitely consider him if you’re looking for event coverage; he did a great job at capturing the vibe. Looks like The Last Waltz or something!"
-Bill Crandall
Artist Statement
In the 7th grade I took a photography class where I learned how to handle a camera, print in the darkroom, and explore my artistic vision. None of my courses from that time stand out as clearly as that class.
In high school, we were required to choose a single elective to stick to over the next four years. Because of my family background, music felt like the obvious choice. Though my love for photography lingered, this decision set me on a path to pursue music over the following 20 years of my life. Ultimately, after two painful breakups (my band and romantic relationship), I found myself turning to photography once more.
Taking photos helped me get through a challenging time in my life and brought me closer to myself. I chose to further my education at the London Institute of Photography where I honed my skill and personal style. I carried my love for music into my artistic approach. For me, shooting is about getting into a flow state, a rhythm. The themes that interest me are musical in nature. I look for both harmony and dissonance to tell a story. Capturing the beauty in simplicity is like the distillation of a melody. I find the challenge of organizing cacophonous noise into one frame deeply rewarding. Music is a language that directly informs the narrative in my photos.
I continue to use photography as a tool to explore both myself and the world around me. Sometimes life moves quickly. I use photography to slow it down, to document and preserve small moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Now more than ever, it is important to take the time to pause and reflect on the on the beauty of the quotidian, the surreal, and the overlooked.
