Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly

Assistant Photographer/Videographer · The Bad Idea Skateboards

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

I've been skateboarding since I was a kid. I figured out pretty early that I wasn't going to be a professional skateboarder right around the time I realized I wanted to make photographs. I've studied a variety of photographic mediums under fine art photography's best artists, and I'm looking to bring that experience to my other passions. I can make a classic sports photograph, and I can bring my own touch. I'm willing to jump into anything, and I learn fast.
Thanks for your time,
Charles M. Kelly

Work Experience

Assistant Photographer/Videographer

The Bad Idea Skateboards

2014 – 2016

Assisted the main photographer on shoots Provided additional video and ran memory cards to the video editor

Teacher's Assistant/Library Assistant

The School at the International Center of Photography

2014 – 2015

Checked equipment in and out of the cage, took phone calls to arrange studio time for students, set up and shut down the digital lab. Organized photobooks and documents, scanned the school's inventory for online publication.

Education

BFA

Bard College

2010 – 2014

BFA

Interests

MusicSkateboardingPhotographyFoodBeverage

Industries

LifestyleOutdoorSkateStreetwear

Connections