Leland Kent grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where his family still resides. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later became a self-taught photographer. Leland created a blog, Abandoned Southeast, in 2016 to document and share the urban ruins he has explored. Leland feels it is important to preserve these places for future generations through photography. His photos have been featured and can regularly be seen in a variety of worldwide publications. Leland enjoys historical research, road trips, and sharing his finds through his blog. He currently lives in Florida with his wife. Check out more of Leland's work at www.abandonedsoutheast.com.