The Photography Room was established in downtown Grand Rapids in 2002 and has quickly emerged as one of the finest art galleries in the country dedicated exclusively to the sale of photographic art. The gallery’s owner Brian Kelly is an accomplished photographer who is pleased to offer fine art portraiture services through The Photography Room’s downtown location.

Brian Kelly is best known for his black and white cityscape photographs of Grand Rapids taken at night. The Grand River and the lighted bridges throughout downtown have been consistent subject matter of his work since 1996. His photographs are widely collected privately and are also included in the collections of many local corporations including Rockford Construction, Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones, Alticor, The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, X-Rite, Aon Risk Corporation, Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett, ADAC Plastics, Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grand Valley State University; among many others.

Brian Kelly will photograph portraiture sessions primarily in black and white both in the studio and on location. Kelly also has extensive experience creating unique executive portraits on location for corporations and advertising agencies in the West Michigan area.

“I believe black and white portraiture is the most timeless and flattering way to be photographed,” Kelly states. “My style of portrait photography is very distinct and different than what is currently available in the portrait market. I look forward to collaborating with each client to produce photographs they will find unique and timeless.”

“Essentially, you have the opportunity to commission an artist to create a work of art that is a pleasure to look at for a lifetime,” Brian Kelly added. “Every print we sell is a museum quality photograph; with proper care it will last for generations.”