THE STORY SO FAR

I am a traveler and the urge to roam and my love of photography are happy companions.

A reformed corporate world entrepreneur I now spend my days pursuing and documenting stories that matter; preserving my own version of history (with a small 'h') for the curious few who follow.

I've had the honor of learning from some of the world's most inspiring and generous photographers and I count my blessings every day to have discovered my passion so early in life. Some never do.

CURRENT PROJECT: LEFT BEHIND

My immediate focus is on my long term project "Left Behind" which tells the stories of suicide survivors - those who are left behind when somebody they love dies by suicide. Having lost my own father to suicide, this project matters.

EDUCATION

1997 - 1998
Master Business Administration [candidate] - Australian Graduate School of Management

2000 - 2001: Bachelor Fine Arts: Photography [candidate], Academy of Arts University, San Francisco

2006 - 2007: Streets of Paris with Peter Turnley

2008: Master Class: At Home with David Alan Harvey, New York

2009: International Center of Photography, New York

2009: The Photographic Essay: James Nachtwey & David Alan Harvey

2010: Documentary Photography: School of Visual Arts, New York

2010: Documentary Filmmaking: School of Visual Arts, New York



KIND WORDS

"There's real electricity that crackles through Kerry's pictures." Jennifer Huxta: Paris

"Kerry, you have a wonderful personality, contagious human spirit, and beautiful eye. You are a gifted photographer, and a delightful person."
Peter Turnley: New York and Paris.

"A beautiful set - you make Paris look very 'irma la duce' so french in every way" Brett Walker: London

"You have an interesting eye and a good feel for the 'sensitized' side of photography." David Alan Harvey: New York

"I love your approach to things others walk past. Thanks for sharing." Nigel Downes: London

"Your photo stream tells me you have an eye that connects with your heart and your mind, photographically speaking." Gareth Jelley: Xi'an, China

"Your Cuba series reflects your beautiful attitude and sensitivity toward the people, their emotions and the situation. Great journalistic photography."
Itzick Lev, Denmark

"Kerry, you're a sensitive photographer. You create images that make a viewer FEEL." Jose Oliveto: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

"Your work has great "mood" - essential & core to great street photography." David May: Key West, USA

"Truly magic images Miss P - what a talent you have. Many congratulations." Paul Dunn: Australia

"Come see me again when next in Paris Kerry. I look forward to seeing what comes next from your camera."
Agathe Gaillard: Paris, France



KERRY PAYNE BIO

b.1969 - Australia

Kerry is a documentary photographer with bases in the USA (New York) and Australia (Brisbane, Qld).

Her images may be licensed for both commercial and editorial purposes and prints are available for sale. Please contact for rates.

Kerry is available for freelance assignments worldwide.


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