Oli Kellett

Oli Kellett is a British photographer whose work explores human psychology in urban environments. His acclaimed photo series "Cross Road Blues," published by Nazraeli Press, documents four years of capturing strangers at intersections across six countries. Kellett's background began in art college where he recreated Renaissance masterpieces through street painting, an experience that shaped his understanding of composition and art history.

His photographic practice involves extensive research and preparation, often spending weeks walking city streets before setting up his large format architectural camera. Kellett works exclusively during golden hour lighting to create the dramatic contrast that makes his subjects stand out from urban backgrounds. His work has been exhibited in gallery settings where viewers consistently engage with the contemplative moments he captures.

His artistic philosophy centers on finding profound human moments in everyday urban spaces, believing that crossroads serve as democratic places where people from all walks of life wrestle with important decisions. (Website, Instagram)