Patrick Kelley

Patrick Kelley is an award-winning photographer and naturalist who earned his BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His diverse career includes roles as a staff photographer, gallery manager, and digital photography instructor.

After relocating to Kauai in 2013, he established photography workshops and a global resort photography business. He is currently represented by the National Geographic image collection and continues to work on international commissioned projects.

📍 Kapaa, United States

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📷 Nikon D700 ↗ 📷 Nikon D800 ↗ 🔭 Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM ↗ 🔭 Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ↗

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He is a multi-time National Geographic contest winner and has been featured as a Photo of the Day multiple times. Additionally, he has earned top honors in competitions such as the Rangefinder Magazine photography contest and the Juried Nature Art Exhibition.

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