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Kelly P Blumenthal is a photographer originally from the musically historical town of Memphis, TN.
“Placing nature center stage” is my why for being, as we are all intertwined with the earth’s beauty and benefit from the calm and joy it brings!
I grew up climbing trees, occasionally falling out of them and running barefoot in a small plum orchid and large garden. Growing up with my grandfather, a forester - I carry his sense of calm and nature wisdom with me, which I infuse into my art.
“Peace in nature, is calming for mind and body!”
Published nature photojournalist and conservation photographer. Contributor to the Tennessee Conservationist magazine.
Growing up with an innate connection to trees and nature, which was taught and instilled in me by my Finnish grandfather.
““Luontosuhde is the deep spiritual relationship with nature that remains strong even in the Finnish life. Living within nature, as humans are inherently a part of the natural world.””
And inspired by a grandmother who woke me up at night to see astronomical events in my PJ’s!
Graduating with a degree in Anthropology gave me a wholistic view of the world around us, that shapes my work. When I pickup the camera I see the world through nature’s wholistic lens!
“A connection to nature, is needed now more than ever for therapy and to revitalize the mind and body. ”
Creating art to inspire people to protect the earth’s beauty and vitality! Influenced by my Finnish grandfather, a Forrester, who took me on nature walks to learn about the leaf designs of each tree on our walks. And raised by my mother, who taught art and design, gives me a unique perspective on viewing the world. We all can suffer from sensory overload and benefit from occasional breaks from the digital world.
“Nature and humanity are resilient, as the lotus emerges from the mud and blooms anew each”
Continuing on my grandfather’s legacy in nature is my mission and to show how diverse and resilient nature is for all of us!
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About Kelly
— Placing nature centre stage
My Background
Photography and Print Making with Doug Jones and Arrowmont
Astrophotography with Mike Shaw
Environmental photo journalist, contributor to the Tennessee Conservationist magazine
Member of Artists Link Memphis
Cover wrap photo for Tennessee Conservationist 85th anniversary issue
Member of Memphis Astronomical Society
Worked as a teacher and nature interpreter at Memphis Botanic Gardens
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, Minor: Art
Freelance Photographer
Former art teacher and Montessori Kindergarten teacher
Worked as College Photographer for the Daily Helmsman
After college worked as Layout Artist/Designer for the Cooper-Young Newspaper
General Inquiries
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Courtesy of Mike Shaw Photography
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