Kelly Bourquin is a passionate photographer from California, renowned for her stunning landscape and wildlife photography. With a keen eye for detail and a love for capturing the beauty of the natural world, Kelly has built a remarkable career in photography. Her work spans from breathtaking landscapes to dynamic commercial art, each piece reflecting her dedication and artistic vision.

Kelly Bourquin is a California Native and photographer who has always had a love for art.  After finishing her degree in Liberal Arts at Cal State Fresno, she moved into teaching and the arts.  Earning a teaching credential at Fresno Pacific wasn’t the beginning of her journey but a stepping stone of change.  Like many people Kelly went to college and took the “safe route” her parents encouraged.

Kelly began her “career” as a classroom teacher which she continued to study art and photography.  After September 11, 2001 her husband was activated by the Air Force and sent over seas.  Kelly was left to run the family business with no business experience. Instead of walking away from the challenge, she earned her MBA through the University Of Phoenix online program while holding down the fort. 

When her husband returned, Kelly returned to her passion of the arts.

With photographic works on display throughout Southern California, Kelly enjoys the opportunity as a photographer to capture the beauty of California in ways that few others ever get the chance to see.  Kelly is served as the chairperson of the Artist Council for the Huntington Beach Art Center among other civic and volunteer work.

In 2018, Kelly took over Custom PhotoCraft from her Uncle Rich Ryder adding Custom PhotoCraft to the Bourquin Group.   Custom PhotoCraft was founded by Uncle Rich in 1971, and is a premier print and product photography provider. Kelly found that the product photography solutions created by Uncle Rich blended perfectly with her commercial photography work.  Rich wanted to make sure that Custom PhotoCraft was handed to a photographer he could trust to give the same personal care to the work. 

No matter what she is doing, Kelly is always hunting for “Hidden Gems” that she can share with you. You can follow Kelly’s work on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or here on her blog.  Her general focus is on the unique scenes that are California however she is always looking for a great story to capture in an image.  Her commercial work focuses on the connection business have with the outdoor lifestyle in California.