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Morning Walks / Runs

Dark Chocolate 

Laughter is Medicine

Salt Air & Beach Hair

Sunset > Sunrise

Tell Your Dog I Said Hi

Bold Cabernet

An old soul, a proud
Irish Bostonian
with Dallas &
Miami roots 

An old soul, a proud
Irish Bostonian
with Dallas &
Miami roots 

The one constant through all of my years, has been baseball. (Bonus points if you got the reference there!). I spent 16 years as a team photographer, in Miami and Texas, respectively. After nine years in Texas, I moved back to South Florida to start my own photography business. I'm incredibly fortunate to still work in and around a game that I love, shooting portraits, events and game action. The relationships that the game has afforded me have turned into lasting friendships, not to mention engagement shoots, maternity sessions and weddings for various colleagues, athletes and front office staff. In short, I'm sort of a utility player and I don't plan on niching down anytime soon.  

I would love to connect and hear about your project and/or photography needs to see if I'd be a good fit! I'm genuinely grateful that you're here, taking the time to browse my work and the website.  


The one constant through all of my years, has been baseball.  (Bonus points if you got the reference there!). I spent 16 years as a team photographer, in Miami and Texas, respectively.  After nine years in Texas, I moved back to South Florida to start my own photography business.  I'm incredibly fortunate to still work in and around a game that I love, shooting portraits, events and game action. The relationships that the game has afforded me have turned into lasting friendships, not to mention engagement shoots, maternity sessions and weddings for various colleagues, athletes and front office staff.  In short, I'm sort of a utility player and I don't plan on niching down anytime soon.  

I would love to connect so I hear about your project and/or photography needs to see if I'd be a good fit!  I'm genuinely grateful that you're here, taking the time to browse my work and the website.  


Every marketing professional will tell you that you need to 'niche down', that you can't 'do it all' because you'll never build a clientele that way.  

Every marketing professional will tell you that you need to 'niche down', that you can't 'do it all' because you'll never build a clientele that way.  

When I got my foot in the door, I quickly realized that if I was going to succeed, I needed to learn a whole lot more than sports action photography. I was thrown into various situations early in my career; namely a corporate event featuring photos with the legendary Miami Dolphins Coach Shula, who only allowed one flash photo per attendee. (No pressure!) An intern at the time, I was terrified as I barely knew how to use my flash, but that was definitely one way to speed up the learning process!  

The variety of work kept coming; I was shooting everything from corporate events including national sales meetings and incentive trips, to architecture and construction site work, charity golf tournaments, portraits, products, families and weddings alike. I had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life and every new experience was a learning opportunity that helped me become a better photographer.    

When I got my foot in the door, I quickly realized that if I was going to succeed, I needed to learn a whole lot more than sports action photography.  I was thrown into various situations early in my career; namely a corporate event featuring photos with the legendary Miami Dolphins Coach Shula, who only allowed one flash photo per attendee. (No pressure!) An intern at the time, I was terrified as I barely knew how to use my flash, but that was definitely one way to speed up the learning process!  

The variety of work kept coming; I was shooting everything from corporate events including national sales meetings and incentive trips, to architecture and construction site work, charity golf tournaments, portraits, products, families and weddings alike.  I had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life and every new experience was a learning opportunity that helped me become a better photographer.    

Twenty years ago, I knew I wanted to become a sports photographer.  I had no idea it would turn into so much more;
a passion for photographing all kinds of people, places and moments that matter. 

Twenty years ago, I knew I wanted to become a sports photographer.  I had no idea it would turn into so much more; a passion for photographing all kinds of people, places and moments that matter. 

a little
bit about me

but if i'm being honest? the diversity in the work is what made me better. to this day, it gives me life, and fresh eyes to create something beautiful and different during every shoot.

but if i'm being honest? the diversity in the work is what made me better. to this day, it gives me life, and fresh eyes to create something beautiful and different during every shoot.

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BRAND VALUES

Integrity Matters

Attention to Detail


By aligning with these values, I build trusting relationships with clients who appreciate my commitment to excellence and ethical standards. Helping photographers coming up in the industry has also become more of a focus the further I get into my career. Delivering quality over a rushed product is something I always work towards. With that, I fully understand the importance of urgency and I'm flexible in meeting tight deadlines when necessary for my clients. 

Empathy & Inclusion

Pay It Forward

Quality > Hastiness

By aligning with these values, I build trusting relationships with clients who appreciate my commitment to excellence and ethical standards.
Helping people coming up in the photography industry has also become a focus the further I get into my career.
Delivering quality over a rushed product is something I always work towards. With that, I fully understand the importance of urgency and I'm flexible in meeting tight deadlines when necessary for my clients. 

Details matter. Integrity matters. Representation matters.

Details matter.
Integrity matters. Representation matters.

The mountains are a close second, but nothing beats the salt air and the sand between your toes. 

Little league to pro ball and any level in between-I'm here for it!

Make it strong and on the rocks.  

Namely any of the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, comedies and sports movies.

I am incredibly lucky to be surrounded by amazing friends and family. And over the past few years I've been blessed with two perfect nieces who I adore. 

Logan

My rescue baby

My

Known for

family & friends

quoting movies

Addicted to

coffee

Life is better

Can't get enough

by the ocean

baseball

I rescued Logan while I was living in Dallas, and it might have been the best decision I've ever made!

THINGS

Favorite

A few of my

Sport & Commercial

@kellyspics3

Wedding & Portrait

@KELLYGAVINPHOTOGRAPHY

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Follow along for the latest shoots, from sports
and commercial work to portrait and wedding photography.

Follow along for the latest shoots, from sports and commercial work to portrait and wedding photography.

on the gram

ON THE GRAM