Inspired by Exploration

 

Curiosity is my compass. I’m pulled toward anything that stretches the mind, stirs the heart, or sparks the senses. Whether I’m lost in a book, writing into the early hours, planning a celebration, wandering through unfamiliar streets, or deep in conversation, I’m always chasing new ways to see and feel the world.

Photography is where that pursuit finds its rhythm. Behind the lens, I slow down. I listen. I look closer. In a world that moves fast, photography invites me to stay still—to honor both the fleeting and the layered, the moment and the meaning.

Curiosity lives at the core of everything I create. It’s what drives my relationships, fuels my work, and shapes how I engage with the world. With every image, I aim to capture not just what’s seen, but what’s felt—something that lingers, sparks wonder and invites you to remember.

—Kelly McGarvey
 

 Browse my Oceans collection:

“I’ve always been drawn to imagery. Since I was young, my walls were filled with photos, posters - anything that captured a feeling or sparked curiosity. For me, a single image can hold an entire moment: where I was, what I was discovering, the people I met, the sounds in the air, even the questions running through my mind. Photography lets me hold onto those moments… and share them with others.”