Kelsey Smith
Kelsey Smith is a film photographer capturing weddings and stories across Georgia, the Southeast, and beyond.
“In search of turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.”
Hi, I’m Kelsey Smith, a film photographer based in Macon, Georgia. My work blends documentary, editorial, fine art, and street photography, rooted in childhood nostalgia, fleeting youth, the passage of time, and quiet societal shifts. I’m drawn to the spaces between moments, the ones that feel both timeless and fleeting, mundane yet profound.
Alongside my personal and fine art work, I’m also a film wedding photographer serving Georgia and the Southeast with a documentary style approach. My style merges contemporary storytelling with classic film aesthetics, creating images that feel both familiar and dreamlike. Whether I’m photographing a small town street corner or a wedding bathed in golden light, my goal is always the same: to capture something real, emotional, and enduring.
I’m best known for my long term project Please, Don’t Leave Me, a body of work documenting my hometown of Macon, Georgia through highly saturated pastels and intimate, cinematic imagery. The series has been exhibited in New York galleries, recognized by leading photography brands, and released as a limited edition photo book.
If you’d like to stay connected, you can subscribe to my newsletter for updates on upcoming exhibitions, book releases, new prints, and special offers in my shop. You can also find me on Instagram and other social platforms, where I share behind the scenes looks at new projects, travels, and the occasional quiet moment in between.
Press, Licensing, and Contact
In the Loupe with Kelsey Smith
Listen to the full conversation on Spotify, then explore the Lomography interview for more on my process, film work, and the ideas behind the images.
Reach out for partnerships, commissions, and collaborations.
For business inquiries, email me directly and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
License existing work or review portfolio options.
Licensing requests are handled through Stills. You can email directly or view the portfolio below.
Purchase a photobook or fine art print.
If you’d like to support my art and see more of it, consider purchasing a photo book or fine art print.
Please note that any links provided are affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support directly aids in the creation of my art and is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Brand partnerships, features, and collaborations connected to the work.
Warm, cinematic, unforgettable.
“This shot is so sick. I would put it in my office.”
Peter McKinnon featured Kelsey Smith’s work, calling out the rich tones, distinct style, and the golden feel of the images.
Watch the Feature“Kelsey’s warm, editorial-style imagery stirs up deep-seated feelings of nostalgia, capturing moments that reverberate with an evocative resonance.”
@Ethan.Uncurated
“Kelsey’s work is straight up nostalgia personified. It’s as if you’re revisiting cherished memories you never even knew you had.”
@Amslebrun
“I’m a huge fan of how Kelsey sees the world around him. He has this incredible ability to turn the ordinary into something beautiful.”
@BriscoePark