Kelsey Dillow is an artist based in the holler outside of Knoxville, Tennessee who specializes in handmade photographic processes. In her darkroom she primarily focuses on the wetplate collodion process (tintypes) and silver gelatin printing from film negatives. In her personal work, Dillow explores storytelling and myth-making as it relates to the Appalachian identity. Her work has been exhibited throughout the south east region.

Kelsey is from Huntington, West Virginia. She received her Bachelors of Fine Art in Photography & Integrated Media from Ohio University in 2016, as well as minors in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Museum Studies.

Dillow is a full time portrait photographer taking clients at her farm/studio in Luttrell, Tennessee. She takes her tintype studio on the road throughout the region making portraits at events, festivals and private sessions. Beyond the camera, Dillow can be found tending to various gardens, piddling around her farm or sitting in the creek with her husband and dog.