Internationally-published certified professional photographer who brings superior photographic skills, advanced education, and service to move the visual arts industry forward.
Relevant Qualifications and Career Highlights
Master of Photography Degree — Professional Photographers of America
Photographic Craftsman Degree — Professional Photographers of America
Certified Professional Photographer — Professional Photographers of America
Published work in the PPA Loan Collection
Accepted work in the PPA General Collection
Published author in The Photographer Magazine
International Photographic Competition Grand Imaging Awards Finalist
International Photographic Competition Gold Medal Recipient
International Photographic Competition Silver Medal Recipient
Texas Professional Photographers Association Distinguished Image Award
Texas Professional Photographers Association Top 10 in Texas Award
Texas Professional Photographers Association Bronze Pin Recipient
Texas Professional Photographers Association Volunteer Service Award
Texas Professional Photographers Association Award of Fellowship
Professional Photographers of San Antonio Photographer of the Year Award
Professional Photographers of San Antonio President’s Award
Professional Photographers of San Antonio Image of the Year Award
Professional Photographers of San Antonio Award of Fellowship
Featured Photographer at the Texas Photography Festival in Georgetown, TX
Instructor & lecturer for numerous State and local professional photography guilds and groups
Adobe Creative Cloud experience and Adobe Photoshop skills
Public relations experience and formal presentation skills
Social media management and project development skills
Lectures and Workshops
2023 Featured Speaker: “Character Portraiture”, Texas Photography Festival, Georgetown, TX
2020 Lecture/Presentation: “Character Portraiture”, Professional Photographers Guild of Abilene, Abilene, TX
2020 Lecture/Presentation: “Character Portraiture”, Heart of Texas Professional Photographers Guild, Waco, TX
2020 Lecture/Presentation: “Black & White Photography”, Professional Photographers of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2020 Lecture/Presentation: “Character Portraiture”, Fort Worth Professional Photographers Association, Ft. Worth, TX
2020 Lecture/Presentation: “Black & White Photography”, Professional Photographers Association of New Mexico, Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM
2020 Workshop Instructor: “Street Photography”, Professional Photographers Association of New Mexico, Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM
2019 Workshop Instructor: “Welcome to the Jungle of Wildlife Photography”, Texas Professional Photographers Association, iHeart Photography, Ft. Worth, TX
2019 Lecture/Presentation: “The Sport of Lighting”, Professional Photographers Guild of Houston, Houston, TX
2019 Lecture/Presentation: “25 Things About Photography”, Capture San Antonio Photography, San Antonio, TX
2019 Workshop Instructor: “Welcome to the Jungle of Wildlife Photography”, Texas Professional Photographers Association, Texas 10, San Antonio, TX
2019 Lecture/Presentation: “Set Yourself Apart as a Photographer”, Capture San Antonio Photography, San Antonio
2018 Workshop Instructor: “Welcome to the Jungle of Wildlife Photography”, Texas Professional Photographers Association, iHeart Photography, Ft. Worth, TX
2018 Lecture/Presentation: “The Sport of Lighting”, Heart of Texas Professional Photographers Guild, Waco, TX
2018 Lecture/Presentation: “Lighting: A Realistic Approach”, Capture San Antonio Photography, San Antonio, TX
2018 Workshop Instructor: “Welcome to the Jungle of Wildlife Photography”, Texas Professional Photographers Association, Texas 10, San Antonio, TX
2018 Lecture/Presentation: “Storytelling in Street Photography & Street Portraiture”, Photo SA, San Antonio, TX
2018 Lecture/Presentation: “The Sport of Lighting”, Austin Professional Photographers Association, Austin, TX
2017 Workshop Instructor: “Wildlife Photography”, Texas Professional Photographers Association, Photogenesis, San Marcos, TX
2017 Lecture/Presentation: “Storytelling in Street Photography & Street Portraiture”, Greater San Antonio Camera Club, San Antonio, TX
2016 Lecture/Presentation: “The Camera 101: More than Point and Shoot”, Capture San Antonio Photography, San Antonio, TX
2013 Lecture/Presentation: “Wireless Tethering”, Capture San Antonio Photography, San Antonio, TX
Work Experience
Dennis Kelley Photography — Owner / Photographer, 2011 to present
Studio Benton — Production Manager / Photographer, 2017 to 2020
Education
Baylor University — Doctoral Student
Sam Houston State University — Master of Science, 2010
Texas State University — Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, 2005
San Antonio College — Associate in Applied Science, 2003