Lea Frye

Lea Frye is an award-winning, published wildlife photographer based in Helena, Montana. With a deep love for wild places and the animals that call them home, she spends long hours in the field, camera in hand, capturing the quiet moments and raw beauty of wildlife. Her images are more than snapshots—they’re glimpses into the personalities and behaviors of animals living wild and free.

Fueled by early mornings and trails less traveled, she believes that wild animals deserve wild spaces. Whether she’s chasing the light during the everchanging mountain weather or sitting patiently by the edge of a body of water with her lens at the ready, Lea strives to capture the essence of the untamed world of the Northern Rockies and share its stories with those who may never have the opportunity to lay eyes on all the beauty it holds.

Her hope? That each image sparks a sense of wonder—and a desire to protect what’s left of our wild places. Lea’s work has appeared in Montana Outdoors, Big Sky Journal, Signature Montana, Colorado Life, Country Magazine, and many other publications. Lea’s photographs are featured in two previous books, Most Trout Don’t Read and Marmot Babies! Her fine art prints have been on display at the Bigfork Arts and Cultural Center and the Choteau Arts Studio and Gallery, and her greeting cards are available at gift shops across the state.