—  About

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, its 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.

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-American grandfather. I was shaped by a Finnish culture that lives close to nature, and is at home in its essence.

And inspired by a grandmother who woke me up in the middle of the 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!

Creating art to inspire others to protect 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.

Continuing on my grandfather’s legacy in caring for nature is my mission and to highlight the earth’s biodiversity!

My Background

• Photography and Printmaking with Doug Jones at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

• Astrophotography workshop in Death Valley National Park with Mike Shaw

• Environmental photojournalist, contributor to the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine

• Cover wrap photo for Tennessee Conservationist - 85th Anniversary Issue

• Member of Memphis Astronomical Society

• Member of Artists’ Link Memphis

• Member of Tennessee Craft

• Worked as a teacher and nature interpreter at Memphis Botanic Gardens

• Activity Director, MJH, Alzheimer Wing, developed a Montessori Intergenerational Program
  

• Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, Minor: Art

• Freelance Photographer

• Former art teacher and Montessori Kindergarten teacher

• Lab Technician, American Camera

• Worked as College Photographer for the Daily Helmsman

• After college worked as Layout Artist/Designer for the Cooper-Young Newspaper

• Desktop Publishing - Trader Magazine

General Inquiries

—  I’d love to hear from you