Marissa Leshnov is a freelance photographer based in Oakland, California. Her work focuses thematically on climate justice, outdoor access, culture and identity, and the disproportionate impacts of policies and policing on marginalized communities. Her editorial clients include San Francisco Chronicle,  SFGATE, YES! Magazine, SFMOMA’s Open Space Magazine, Outside Magazine, and The Oregonian, among others. Her work has been recognized by National Geographic Your Shot, and she has exhibited in galleries in the United States and internationally. She approaches visual storytelling with nuance and empathy, and views her camera as a tool for activating and informing positive change.

Marissa is available for editorial, event, and portrait assignments in the Bay Area and beyond.

Email: marissaleshnovphoto@gmail.com
Phone: +1 925 915 7204

Instagram: @marissaleshnovphoto