Amadeus Leitner - Fine Art Photographer Amadeus Leitner was born into the desert southwest in Chimayo, New Mexico where he exhibited talent at a young age with his abilities in drawing, painting and woodcraft. Following in the footsteps of his uncle and mentor, photographer Don J. Usner, Amadeus began his work in the darkroom at the age of 15. Since then, he has gone on to achieve his bachelor of arts in architecture while avidly pursuing his passion for photography. Amadeus currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico where between art shows with the Santa Fe Society of Artists, he ventures out into the desert to experience and photograph the dynamic landscapes and skyscapes of the vast southwest United States. With a passion for natural beauty, conservation land ethics, and a continuous pursuit of technical precision in photography, Amadeus Leitner is always pushing the boundaries of fine art photography.