About

photographer, graphic designer, artist, + freelance world traveler

Shelby Adelman has always had a passion for art and creative expression. Avidly curious, Shelby’s favorite subjects to pursue are those that are unknown and often overlooked.

The essential dynamic of Shelby’s style is minimal, often exploring portraits of obscure objects in relation to their context in order to play with viewer’s perceptions and bring their focus back to the present moment by bridging mundane everyday occurrences with dynamically engaging images.

The goal of Shelby’s work is to celebrate simplicity and stillness in a world of complexity and whirlwind speeds, recognizing the most worthwhile pieces of life are those we forget to recognize entirely.

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