Leigha Hodnet, born in Los Angeles, grew up in the Southern California surf town of Encinitas with her parents, two brothers and sister. Leigha first discovered her love of photography in a 9th grade photo class, which later lead to studying photography at Palomar College and then pursuing a degree in film at Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Leigha currently resides in Los Angeles with her dog Bozley, practices Ashtanga yoga and continues to explore her love of photography.