Cara Lee Wade Photography

Born in Oklahoma but moving all over, Cara Lee Wade’s military father took the family to places far and wide, igniting her interest in diverse subjects. A confirmed nerd, during her academic career she majored in many things, Musical Theatre to Archaeology, ultimately receiving undergraduate degrees in Education and English. Cara’s first photo class was a fluke, an elective during her senior year of undergrad. From her first experience in the darkroom, she knew her world was changed.

“I think there is an element of magic in photography — light, chemistry, precious metals — a certain alchemy. You can wield a camera like a magic wand almost. Murmur the right words and you can conjure up proof of a dream.” -Keith Carter

She immediately shifted towards a future in photography receiving her MFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and starting her collegiate teaching career in 2004. She joined the faculty at Salisbury University fall of 2024.