For Lesley photography has become more than a vocation or an art form. It is a way of life. Of this passion Lesley says iit was during her travels on business in India that she noticed the strength and emotions of the rural less fortunate women of India. From here, what started as a hobby became an all-consuming passion. The quality of her work was soon recognised as her photography was spotted by an internationally renowned raconteur, who is employed by the BBC in India as a sports commentator. He was impressed by the power and majesty of her images and encouraged Lesley to share the photos within India and elsewhere. From this derived the series of photographs — The Real Women of Indiaâ€. This photographic essay was undertaken in support of ROKO Cancer (Stop Cancer); a charity that empowers the Asian woman with knowledge concerning breast cancer. In 2009 these images were unveiled in an exhibition entitled ‘The Real Women of India’ in Bangalore, sponsored by the internationally famous Royal Gardenia Hotel; The UB Group and several other companies. All proceeds from the sale of photographs were donated to the ROKO Cancer.
