Born and raised in Kimball, Nebraska, United States. Newell’s interest in photography began while observing animal behavior on her family’s ranch, and much of her inspiration as an artist emerges from those childhood experiences. Daughter of a large animal Veterinarian, Lennette immersed herself in the surrounding animal kingdom where her relationship with animals was a peaceful coexistence that was not exploited by dominance.
Her photographs have been exhibited in numerous locations, including Les Rencontres de la Photographie and Galerie Photo XII Paris.