Leah Kelley is a photographer from the South West of England whose practice is driven by a passion for animals, a curiosity for experimentation, and a desire to push the boundaries of photographic image-making. Her work often explores the relationship between the natural world and visual perception, transforming familiar or overlooked materials into images that invite closer reflection.

Alongside her fine art practice, Kelley is also interested in sports and commercial photography, where she enjoys capturing energy, movement, and visually engaging imagery. With years of experience in teaching, she also has a strong passion for supporting others through creative practice, particularly in helping children and young people use art as a way to express their emotions, interests, and passions.

Across these different areas, Kelley’s aim remains consistent: to create work that is thought-provoking, accessible, and meaningful to a wide audience. Whether working within fine art, sport, commercial photography, or creative education, she strives to make images and experiences that inspire curiosity, emotional connection, confidence, and conversation.

Exhibitions

2026

Unveiled, The Old Waiting Room, Peckham Rye Station, Peckham, London

2026

Untitled, The Poly, Falmouth, Cornwall

2025

Inscape, The Poly, Falmouth, Cornwall

Select Clients

2026 - Present

St Ives Rum

2024 - Present

Tremough Football Club

2026

Tremough Follies Society

2025 - 2026

Oyster

2025 - 2026

CSM Tennis

2025

Gert and Sid Soaps

Education

2023 - 2026

BA(Hons) Photography, Falmouth University

2021 - 2023

A Levels, Photography

Professional Experience

2022 - Present

Art Teacher and SEN Support Worker

2025 - 2026

Lead Exhibition Curator, Unveiled, Falmouth University

2025

Exhibition Curation Team member, Inscape, Falmouth University

Technical Skills

Photoshop

InDesign

Cyanotype

B&W Darkroom Printing

B&W Toning

35mm Film Photography

Hand Tanking Film

Studio Lighting

Capture One

Curating

Microscopy

Image Stacking