the art of

bearing witness

Grey Kenna (b. 2001, Atlanta) is an American photographer specializing in documentary portrait, wedding and fine art work. Shooting with both film and digital mediums, her approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity and warmth. She is currently based in Nashville but travels often.

a color film photograph of wedding guests cheering and clapping while the couple exits the chapel for the first time
a color photograph of wedding rings laid out next to blackberries, a green flower bud, and a fig
a black & white portrait of a person walking on a winding path in the forest. they are wearing a white dress and glancing back toward the camera.
a black & white photograph of staff members of the sewanee review making coffee in the office kitchen
a black & white photograph of a couple facing each other and laughing, shot from below against a white overcast sky
a black & white photograph of Canyonlands National Park, shot from the rim overlooking the canyon. The tonal depths of the canyon compose about 95% of the image, with a thin line of white sky appearing at the top.
a black & white photograph of a bride & groom walking by the patio where their guests are eagerly waiting for them to join.
a color film photograph of a bride and groom on a trolley shortly after their ceremony. their loved ones are laughing and smiling in the foreground.
a color photograph of a brass candelabra with white candlesticks perched on a wooden shelf
a black & white photograph of biscuits and jam on the table for breakfast
a color photograph of two young brothers riding bikes in their yard together
a color photograph of a woman holding a handful of flowers she just picked from the garden
a black & white film candid photograph of groomsmen helping each other up
a black & white photograph of a dinner party wedding reception shot through an open window of the patio
a black & white photograph of a bride and groom exiting the chapel as their guests throw flower petals
a color film photograph of bridesmaids helping fluff out the bride's veil on the lawn beside the chapel
a candid black & white portrait of two grooms laughing together
a color photograph of a mother holding her son in their backyard as she takes in the view at dusk
a black & white close up photograph of a father gently touching his baby's foot
a color film photograph of flower petals all over the tail of a bride's veil and dress
a color film photograph of a groom carrying his bride down the aisle after their ceremony as their guests cheer in the background
a color photograph of a couple standing and gazing at each other on an old dirt road at sunset
a black & white photograph of a few small white flowers blooming in the desert grass

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