A lifetime of photography
Nathan has spent more than 30 years creating images.
His skill, attention to detail, the ability to create images spontaneously, approach subject matter in unique and different ways and always seeking to align his way of seeing the world and his vision as a photographer into the final image is what makes Nathan a true professional.
Kelly's work has been published all over the world in books, magazines and television productions.
His photographs are also included in several prestigious collections and galleries including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Portrait Gallery and The National Library of Australia.
Over the past 30+ years I have consciously decided not to sell prints of my music work, of course there are some prints out there...normally gifts to musicians and friends....but turning 50 made me think some people may like to have some of my work on their wall 🤷♂️
I`m signing a number of 8 x 10 inch photographic prints of Michael Hutchence performing with INXS at the University of NSW Roundhouse on 1 May 1993...man it is a long time ago.
I was just 17 years old when I photographed this concert. It was one of the very first live shows I ever photographed, and looking back, it`s pretty incredible to think that these early experiences helped shape the photographer I`ve become.
Michael Hutchence was an extraordinary performer, and INXS were one of the great Australian bands. Having captured this moment on film all those years ago makes this photograph particularly special to me.
Printed dieectly from the original negative, these are not inkjet prints, they are beautiful C-type 8 x 10 inxh true photographic aechival prints, signed by me underneath the image and matted to go straight into a frame.
Now, more than 33 years later, I`m making signed prints available for anyone who would like to own a little piece of that history.
Who`s keen for one?
Drop me a message or comment below if you`d like a signed print.
@officialinxs
@inxsbk
@inxs_hutch
@hutchence.by.my.side
#MichaelHutchence #INXS #LiveMusicPhotography #AustralianMusicHistory #MusicPhotography
Icaro the band, quick portrait before their set at Tanks Arts Centre as part of The Next Wave program.
@icaro.music.official @tanksartscentre @enterstagerightfnq
These guys are the band Foul Play who played a killer set in Cairns on Friday night at Tanks Arts Centre
@foulplay.cairns @tanksartscentre @enterstagerightfnq
#livemusicphotography #livemusicphotographer #concertphotpgraphy #cairnsweddingphotographer #cairnsweddingphotography
I love creating portraits, it is something I have been don doing for over 30 years.
Over that time I have had the opportunity to meet musicians, politicians, artists and actors, the camera has allowed me access to people and places I otherwise would not.
On Friday I created the portrait of Colombian musican Juan from the band Icaro... I think it is kind of cool.
@icaro.music.official
@enterstagerightfnq
@tanksartscentre
#cairnsportraitphotographer
#cairnsphotographer #cairnsweddingphotographer
#nathankellyphotographer
Some of you may be aware I have photograhed a few famous people over the years...but my children often get dragged in for portraits too.
I like this was I made with Heather pre-show @tanksartscentre, actually one of my favourite backdrops.
I love taking portraits if you need some family portraits or some corporate headshots drop me a line.
@heather.kelly_music
@enterstagerightfnq
Heather made her debut performance at the iconic @tanksartscentre in Cairns last night as part of The Next Wave.
Pretty proud dad moment.
Thanks to @tullaramusic for the years of guitar lessons and @phoebejacobsmusic for a few singing lessons
@heather.kelly_music
@enterstagerightfnq
Heather Kelly plays the tanks
@tanksartscentre @enterstagerightfnq @heather.kelly_music
Dancers and a tropical beach what a combination
#dancersofinstagram #dancephotoshoot #dancephotographer #ballet #balletphotography
"I love creating images it is the way I gain understanding of the world in which I live and the experiences I have...to record these moments to share with the world...that is what I do."
Mark Seymour
"You have to hurry up if you want to see something, everything disappears"
Paul Cezanne