KALEN FOLEY - ARTIST STATEMENT

My name is Kalen Foley. I am a professional photographer & media creator, based in Oahu, Hawaii. I got my start thanks to a Canon Point&Shoot, my Mommom bought for me when I was 17. I really thought little of photography at the time, but once I started traveling the world for bodyboarding, I got into it more and decided to buy my first dslr in 2006. From there I started photographing more surfing and also started to get into Fashion Photography. In 2007, I literally dropped out of Nursing school, and started my photography business. In 2007 I was asked to shoot my first wedding, which would actually be the very first wedding I had ever attended. I now have over 16 years and 600+ weddings worth of experience.

    I am inspired by my travels, my friends, and by life itself. I have been fortunate enough to travel to some truly amazing places the past 17 years. Whether it be standing in downtown San Diego or on the edge of a Cliffside on the most southern tip of New Zealand. The different cultures, the different people that I have seen and met along the way have helped shape and cultivate the way that I see and perceive this world. This has helped me in the work that I create. 

    For those who have given me the opportunity and have supported me along this ongoing journey I honestly will never be able to thank you enough. 

Just a little insight into who I am and what I am about. 

-Kalen