ABOUT SHANLEY
Hi friend! I'm Shanley Kellis, a Los Angeles-based photographer with over a decade of hands-on experience in commercial, lifestyle, and still life work. My approach is rooted in collaboration with everyone on the team and my key strength is a steady mix of creative intuition, deep listening, and understanding how to use pointed imagery to help tell a brand's story.
I grew up between Ventura and Los Angeles counties and as an adult have lived everywhere from the west side to Los Feliz to Pasadena. I've always made it a mission to explore and wander all the neighborhoods of LA with a camera in hand - believing wholeheartedly that a long drive across town is never a misfortune, but always a ripe opportunity to soak in everything LA's sprawling landscape has to offer (Bumper-to-bumper traffic? Why, that's just a gift from the universe to slow down and look around!).
I started my career on the other side of the table, first managing a national account at an ad agency, then moving into the fast-paced world of commercial and film production. From there, I found my place behind the lens, working as a unit still photographer on sets for everything from Super Bowl spots to indie films for the first chunk of my career.
These experiences give me a rare 360° perspective to draw from when creating work for my clients. I've been in the boardrooms on the client side, a part of the crew on the production side, and now, I've landed on the creative side, living my dream as a photographer. That versatility, paired with a calm presence and curiosity-driven style, makes me a thoughtful, organized, and reliable creative partner for projects big and small.
When I'm not on set, I'm probably singing made-up songs to my dog Tío, hitting "avoid highways" on Google Maps to willingly crawl along LA's surface streets, or watching CSI reruns with my fiancée and a bowl full of popcorn and bubbly water or two.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Perelel Health, Versed Skin, Toña Cerveza, Popsockets, Goop, NFL Films, Booking.com, Sanrio, Hudson Jeans, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, Revlon, Farfetch, Monk Oil