“In search of turning the ordinary into something extraordinary”

Hi! My name is Kelsey Smith, and I'm a film photographer based in Middle Georgia. My work primarily focuses on the documentary, editorial, fine art, and street photography genres, particularly emphasizing themes of childhood nostalgia, fleeting youth, the passage of time, and societal changes. My photos have been described as having a unique blend of contemporary and classic aesthetics.

I’m most known for my project Please, Don’t Leave Me, which boasts highly saturated pastels and explorative documentary photography based on my hometown of Macon, Georgia. Please, Don’t Leave Me has been displayed in two art galleries in New York, has received acclaim from many top brands in the photographic space, and is available for purchase as a photo book.

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