Kelly Tunney originally followed a traditional path, but a couple of years working as a public servant soon cured her of that. After deciding that the clarinet was not her way to fame and fortune (no, that realisation didn’t come on band camp), Tunney decided that photography was her way to be awesome, and it’s been her life ever since.
Her images embody the way she relates to the world – they’re candid, honest, fearless, and warm; and they always manage to find the amazing in everyone. Tunney relishes in the agony and ecstasy of imagining and creating contrasts to play with in her images. She secretly enjoy the rush that comes with the fear of pushing boundaries as far as they can be moved.
Tunney is the current 2017 ACT AIPP Wedding Photographer of the Year and also, the 2015 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year (the first female to ever win the prestigious award in its 40-plus year history). Recently, she was awarded the 2017 NZIPP International Photographer of the Year, 2017 ACT AIPP Wedding Photographer of the Year, and gained First Place at WPPI Wedding Creative Category.
Kelly Tunney is on the judging panel for Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers 2018.
Website: www.kellytunney.com.au
Instagram: instagram.com/kellytunney
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KellyTunneyPhotographer
