Lijah Hanley started his photographic endeavors when he won the National Geographic Student Photography competition at the age of 13. He won the opportunity to study under some of the most decorated National Geographic photographers in Peru and England. Ever since then, he has loved capturing the American West, and telling stories through his images. Lijah is joined on his adventures by his wife Gabby, and son Desmond who are by his side, on photoshoots all over the United States.