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I have had a camera in my hands since I was 9. There have been two constants in my life since that time - photography and the outdoors. My time in the Navy as a photojournalist raised my skills from a hobbyist level to a professional level. 

During my time in the Navy I was expected to be self sufficient. I was expected to not only cover what was happening but also be as agile as those I was covering. Whether it was fast roping out of a helicopter with special teams, shooting photos of SAR swimmers in the water, working on the flight deck of a carrier, or shooting recon/intel photos from a helicopter, I was expected to deliver the goods. In many cases the need to "get it right the first time" was critical to the mission on a much larger scale than just my own concept of success.

While enlisted in the Navy I realized that I had developed the skills to be an exceptional visual storyteller. I gained the experience necessary to operate in austere environments, in difficult circumstances and in the unpredictable. My love for this challenge and the outdoors is what drives me to succeed in creating imagery for my clients. Because I thrive on adversity and challenge and desire to push myself and my imagery to the limit, I would be an excellent asset to any company. If I am outside with a camera in my hands then I am in my element. 

Currently shooting for outdoor editorial & commercial clients between school semesters and as time allows. Everything from marketing/commercial work to event coverage, portraits, editorial pieces (writing and photography) and documentary films. If it pays, it's outside and there is an opportunity the answer is yes. 

Gear List: 

-Sony A7III
-Sony 16-35mm f/4, 55mm f/1.8 T*, Sony 85mm f/1.8, 70-200 f/2.8 GM, Tamron 90mm f/2.5 Macro 
-Canon AE-1, Canon FD lenses 
-2x Godox flashes, Magmod kit, softboxes, light mods, etc. 
-Sliders, video tripod, mics, etc. 


240 hour paid internship. Photography, video, writing, layout & design, marketing comms. Directly contributed to the launch of eight 2019 bikes. . Covered Crankworx 2018 at Whistler with media credentials. Contributed to social media brand image. Filled in where needed in a small close-knit team  


Intern

Photographer, writer, and videographer. Four solo deployments interfacing with foreign & domestic units all over Asia & the Pacific. Always on call, always with a camera on land, sea, or air. Tasks ranged from documentation to intel/recon. 

Gear: 
-Nikon D4/D700
-16mm f/2.8, 14-24 f/2.8, 24-105 f/4, 24-70 f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, 35mm f/2, 85mm f/1.4, SB900 flashes, tripods, etc. 
-Waterproof housing

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Paul Kelly — Freelance Photographer at PJK Photography

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Kona Bicycle Company

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