CASEY LEE COLE

Environmental Documentary Photographer

Casey Lee is an environmental documentary photographer from central Virginia.

She has a fine-art background with a BFA in Photography & Film from VCUarts and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture from Clemson University.

Casey uses both her photography and architecture education to document the natural and built environment from around the world. All of the images are created using her Hasselblad 500 C/M on medium format film. Join Casey as she explores new places one roll of film at a time.

Journal
who is she | a reintroduction (five years later)
who is she | a reintroduction (five years later)

who knew so much could change in five years...

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Top Ten Favorite USA Images (on Film)
Top Ten Favorite USA Images (on Film)

I have seen some amazing places in the last three years while running around with my Hasselblad! I know I share a lot from places abroad, but today, celebrating Independence Day, I wanted to share my favorite images I have made in the USA...

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The Don Cesar: A Beautifully Pink, Historic Beachfront Hotel on St. Pete Beach (on Film)
The Don Cesar: A Beautifully Pink, Historic Beachfront Hotel on St. Pete Beach (on Film)

Surrounded by the bright white sand of St. Pete Beach, the historic Don Cesar Hotel stands tall, pink, and proud. This massive 1928 hotel, also known as Florida’s Pink Palace, has a rich history...

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A Rainy Day at the Biltmore Conservatory, Gardens, & Grounds in Asheville, North Carolina (on Film)
A Rainy Day at the Biltmore Conservatory, Gardens, & Grounds in Asheville, North Carolina (on Film)

The Biltmore house and conservatory are beautiful sights to see. The massive conservatory is filled with tropical plants, flowers, trees, and succulents, a nice escape from the chilly weather outside...

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Colorado: From the Side of the Road (on Film)
Colorado: From the Side of the Road (on Film)

Come along on a journey through Colorado, but only the images created from the side of the road. Side-of-the-road images have a special place in my heart, and I am very happy to share these film images with you…

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I was Featured in Voyage Denver!
I was Featured in Voyage Denver!

Voyage Denver asked if I would like to be featured on their website! Their mission is to share the work of artists and small businesses to encourage others to support…

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Ten Days in Colorful, Floral Guatemala
Ten Days in Colorful, Floral Guatemala

I traveled to Guatemala with my Hasselblad, five rolls of 120 film, and my digital camera. Here, I have my favorite photos from my trip. Guatemala is filled with so much color and history with beautiful landscapes and architecture throughout…

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My First Super 8 Reel
My First Super 8 Reel

The Super 8 gives the feeling of a home video while perfect focus and high resolution are not something to stress over. The simple camera has few functions, making the moments on film...

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A Deep Dive into the Past Decade of My Life
A Deep Dive into the Past Decade of My Life

Take a peak at what has been going on the past ten years of my life! I have had so much experience through many areas of working in the creative field and all of it has informed my photography today…

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I was Featured in Shoutout Colorado!
I was Featured in Shoutout Colorado!

Shoutout Colorado reached out to ask if I would like to be featured on their website! Their mission is to share the work of artists and small businesses to encourage others to support…

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Where Did My Hasselblad Go in 2022?
Where Did My Hasselblad Go in 2022?

2022 was a year of traveling for me. I started the year off in Guatemala and jumped around all the way to Asia in the summer. Including the USA, I documented...

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Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, Virginia (on Film)
Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, Virginia (on Film)

Sunday Afternoon Polo at King Family Vineyards is one of the best events in the Charlottesville area. The beautiful scenery, fantastic wine, and overall atmosphere was truly a one-of-a-kind experience…

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A Morning Stroll in Wilmington, North Carolina (on Film)
A Morning Stroll in Wilmington, North Carolina (on Film)

After a sunrise graduation session, I explored the historic city of Wilmington, North Carolina. View the images from the two-and-a-half rolls of 120 film I shot…

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who is she | one year later
who is she | one year later

an update on navigating post grad life, following up on questions I had for myself one year ago…

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Introducing The Cole Sisters
Introducing The Cole Sisters

Whitney and Casey Cole are sisters, fine art-trained photographers, & enthusiasts of genuine connection. The Cole Sisters photograph proposals, engagement sessions, bridal sessions, and weddings…

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Introducing Casey Lee, LLC
Introducing Casey Lee, LLC

Casey Lee is a central Virginia-based photographer with a BFA in Photography + Film from VCU. She focuses on relationships with the self and the natural world and strives to make her subjects feel confident, appreciated, and beautiful…

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who is she | intro
who is she | intro

an introduction…

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DOCUMENTED DESTINATIONS

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Fort Kochi, Kerala, India

Acropolis, Athens, Greece