Kelvin Small III
Phone: 561-310-6752
Email: kelvinsmall3rd@gmail.com
Professional Summary
I am a surreal photographer and filmmaker whose work is rooted in world building, creating imagined realms that extend beyond everyday perception. My personal projects unfold like dreamscapes, layered with symbolism, narrative depth, and surreal logic that transforms the ordinary into the uncanny. Each series functions as part of a larger vision, constructing interconnected worlds that invite viewers to step into alternate realities where memory, myth, and emotion converge. Through photography, filmmaking, and darkroom practice, I bridge the ethereal with the contemporary, offering images and stories that resonate deeply and spark the imagination.
Core Competencies
- Surreal Photography
- Light and Shadow Manipulation
- Textural Composition
- Visual Storytelling
- Film Development
- Film Processing
- Darkroom Printing
- Filmmaking
- In-Camera Effects
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Concept Development
Professional Experience
Freelance | 2016 , Present
- Captured and edited high-quality images for various exhibitions and publications.
- Developed unique concepts that blend reality with imagination, resulting in thought provoking andvisually compelling images.
- Collaborated with artists, curators, and galleries to showcase work in prestigious venues andpublications.
- Utilized advanced techniques in film photography and in-camera effects to achieve desired artisticoutcomes.
- Managed all aspects of production, from pre-visualization to post-processing, ensuring that eachproject met the highest standards of quality.
Guest Teaching Artist | Norton Museum of Art | 2025
- Designed and led workshops introducing participants to surrealist photography practices.
- Guided students in exploring conceptual approaches, in-camera effects, and narrative driven imagemaking.
- Contributed to the museum’s educational programming by fostering creativity and critical engagementwith contemporary photography.
Awards & Recognition
- Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Emerging Artist Prize Winner, 2025
- Norton Museum of Art, Residency, 2025
- Guest Teaching Artist, Norton Museum of Art, 2025
Exhibitions
- Artist Talk Billboard, Times Square, New York, June 20, 2024
- Holy Art Gallery, Future Stars, December 2, 2023
- Holy Art Gallery, January 10–28, 2023
- 1111 Exhibition, December 27, 2019
- Noir Exhibition, May 11, 2019
Publications
Artist Talk Magazine, Issue #22, January 2023
Artist Talk Magazine, Issue #30, January 2024
Friend of The Artist Magazine Issue#19 2025
Arts & Culture Magazine 2025