kelsey

Born in Vancouver Canada, Kelsey has been in Hollywood shooting for over 15 years. She shoots entertainers, models and musicians. She has worked with many celebrities such as, Florence Henderson, Kin Shriner, Dakota Fanning, Boomer Esiason, Billy Bob Thornton, Laura Dern, Neve Campbell, Shawn Mullins, and En Vogue’s Cindy Braggs. Her work has been featured in well-known magazines such as People, US, Allure, Marie Claire, Interview and In Style. Her 3000 square foot natural light studio is located on Melrose and La Brea.  She shoots all over North America, from Vancouver, BC to Texas to Georgia and has opened a satellite studio in Atlanta. Kelsey Edwards is best known for her ability to create a comfortable atmosphere and rapport that draws the client in and allows the essence of their personality to be captured. Rather than stage an image by arranging the individuals, Kelsey converses with her clients until their interactions create the perfect candid moment. Her work is often likened to film stills, in that they capture the core of the actor’s character, be it "edgy", "boy next door" or "leading man" in an honest, informal and spontaneous way. While her main intent is to capture a specific moment, she is also interested in the compositional elements of the work- the light, shadows, shape and textures. To see more of her images check out the gallery links above. Kelsey has also developed a team of photographers called Cool Chicks and A Dog who work with her at her studio and on location. They also share her style and philosophy.

elaine

As a graduate of the University of Maryland, Lainey first worked as a photojournalist covering political events on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. However, she soon decided on a change of coast and made the move to California, finding Hollywood to be like DC, only with better looking people! She started her LA career working with legendary Vanity Fair photographer Steven Meisel on a shoot with Madonna, and soon found herself in the presence of "dream clients" including: Ron Howard, Tony Scott, Robert DeNiro, Joel and Ethan Coen, Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Matthew Perry, Holly Hunter, Elizabeth Hurley, Cameron Diaz. Lainey has learned from Hollywood's best how to "direct" her clients in a relaxing environment. Through years of working together, Kelsey and Lainey share a visual style and shooting philosophy that are evident in their collaborations.

john

John Torrey owned and operated John W. Torrey Photography in Montrose, California for over 30 years and, over the course of his extensive career, has become one of the Los Angeles area's most respected photographers. He specializes in portraits, wedding, architectural and fashion photography. His fashion and architectural photography has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Town and Country, along with smaller publications throughout the country. John's sense of humor and love of life are reflected in each photo he takes. He shares Kelsey's philosophy regarding the importance of humor and comfort in the studio environment as he mentored her himself in his own studio many moons ago.