Leigh Ann Henion - Writer + Photographer

Leigh Ann Henion is a freelance writer and photographer based in Boone, North Carolina. Her essays, articles and photographs have appeared or are forthcoming in publications such as *Smithsonian,* *The Washington Post Magazine,* The Christian Science Monitor and Orion.

During her tenure as a staff writer for The Mountain Times, Leigh Ann published hundreds of feature stories and photographs. She has received numerous state and national press association awards for her work. Leigh Ann is currently pursuing an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. She holds a B.A. in Cultural Studies, as well as an M.A. in Appalachian Studies. Additionally, she is a graduate of The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. Enjoy browsing through the writing and photography portfolios posted on this site. Feel free to contact Leigh Ann if you are interested in what you find.

Featured Article

Wings And a Prayer
By Leigh Ann Henion
The Washington Post Magazine, March 30, 2008
The man sitting next to me on this flight is having a spiritual experience. Actually, he’s remembering a spiritual experience, but the wild, alert expression on his face is evocative of someone giving religious testimony. His memory has been sparked by my confession that I am headed to the Mexican state of Michoacan to see millions of monarch butterflies congregate in its mountains…read more / view gallery

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