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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Camera Equipment:
He uses Nikon D700 and D800 camera bodies. His lens kit includes a variety of Nikon glass ranging from a 14-24mm wide-angle to a 70-200mm zoom.
Best Achievements, Educational Background, and Exhibitions:
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.


