Kelton Woodburn is a Portland, Oregon-based photographer specializing in commercial, editorial, and architectural assignments. His journey in photography began at the age of 15, and he has pursued it exclusively ever since.
Woodburn graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in 2013, where he built a foundation in technical practices. During this period, he gained formative industry experience through internships with ESPN, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, and Monster Children Magazine. In 2013, he was selected to attend the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop in New York, a competitive program for emerging photographers that brings together top photo editors, photojournalists, and industry leaders.
Following his education, Woodburn worked as both a freelance and staff photographer, broadening his commercial experience across agency and brand environments. Over the past decade, his assignments have ranged from global campaigns and large-scale events to product, portrait, and architectural work. His portfolio includes collaborations with brands such as Oakley, Vans, Adidas, Dr. Martens, Smith Optics, Dune Custom Homes, Cement Elegance, The Little League World Series, and more.
In addition to his professional work, Woodburn has also served as a photography instructor at various private academies, both in California and Oregon, sharing his knowledge of both technical skills and creative process with the next generation of photographers.
Based in Portland, Oregon, he remains committed to delivering photography that meets the needs of both global brands and individual clients, while maintaining a career-long dedication to the craft.
