street photography by oli kellett – a journey through the US looking for a new sense of beauty

playing with light and colors, oli kellett’s images explore the people’s lives in urban environments of the US. traveling all over the states from california to georgia, the photographer captured daily routine rousing a confused image of the american dream of the 21st century.

jesus saves

to collect his series, kellett visited LA, miami, san francisco, chicago, new orleans, houston, new york, and atlanta. he claims that he drew inspiration from the pioneers of street photography such as harry callahan and ray metzker renowned for their works depicting chicago.

houston crossing

girl swimming

yellow bus

cowboy crossing

smoking

looking up

chicago girl

new york crossing

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