Christopher Leach
PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR
Recent Articles
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Honoring the Life and Music of the Incredible Dr. John
"You wanna do some livin' before you die. Do it down in New Orleans." --Dr. John
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The Incredible Music of Basile Bares and the Piano of the Roosevelt Hotel
At 20 he was the talk of New Orleans society, performing dance music in every major venue following the Civil War
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A Tribute to the Extraordinary Chef Leah Chase
"I was taught to live by three rules: pray, work and do for others. That's all you have to do." --Chef Leah Chase
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Quad Vets in Hammond Rehabilitates Heroes
In the sweet country air of Hammond, Louisiana, Quad Vets challenges the bitterness of homeless veterans with service.
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The New Orleans Ballet Association: Providing Free Access to the Art of Ballet
The New Orleans Ballet Association Continues to Provide Access to children of color, offering free classes.
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The Story of Fazendeville: an African American Town in the Middle of a Battlefield
Chalmette Battlefield is but a quiet memory of struggle... but not all conflict there was about the Battle of New Orleans.
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Angola’s Museum: The History of the Largest State Run Prison in America
In 1998 a museum was opened to present and document the story of America's largest maximum security prison.
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Angola’s Guts and Glory Band: The Sound of the Louisiana State Penitentiary
The stadium that houses the rodeo seats about 12 thousand patrons and during the rodeo's excitement, Guts and Glory become rockstars.
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The Overture of Spring at the Houmas House Gardens
Cultivate something positive in your life. You never know what may grow.
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Rau for Art Competition: The Next Generation of Artists
The lucky student that wins first place, wins a 7,500 dollar scholarship, or the option to apply that money for a two weeks study abroad experience in Italy.
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The United Houma Nation: The Culture of Louisiana
"We are the largest tribe in Louisiana of over 17 thousand plus, that is spread out between six different parishes."
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Mardi Gras Indians out on Mardi Gras Day 2019
There are many treasures in our city; perhaps none are as elusive and ornately breathtaking as the Mardi Gras Indians.
