Hello there, I'm Kennedy Cottrell, a 29-year-old photographer calling Chicago, IL my home. My journey kicked off at the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media, where I dove headfirst into the world of storytelling through images and words. I graduated with a BA in Journalism/copywriting in 2018.
I moved to Denver for a few years after graduating college.
After bidding farewell to the Rocky Mountain charm of Denver, CO following three fulfilling years, I found myself drawn to the city of Chicago. Those Denver days were filled with a lot of photo projects, including the exciting task of documenting Meow Wolf Denver’s exhibits from start to finish, As their In house photographer.
My lens has also been trained on the scenes of 303 Magazine & Do303, where I contributed as a staff photographer. Additionally, I've ventured into the digital realm with HVNLY Media, an online magazine I founded, where I wear the hats of both writer and photographer. Curious minds can explore our work at hvnlymedia.com and catch glimpses of our work on Instagram.
My portfolio features collaborations with various artists, Brands, festivals,museums & more. Clients include: Liquid death, MEOW WOLF, Coca-Cola, About Face Beauty, Ulta, Treehut, Live Nation, WNDR MUSEUM, ESPN x Games, summerfest music festival, Lollapalooza, Vans Warped Tour, Pitchfork Music Festival, Riot Fest, PRIDE IN THE PARK, TASTE OF RANDOLPH, Thalia hall, concord music hall, bottom lounge, and more.
Beyond the click of the shutter, I bring expertise in web design, social media content production, copywriting, product photography, and aerial cinematography.
Looking for a collaborator to bring your vision to life? Whether it's tours, concerts, real estate, event coverage, weddings, drone work, or portraits, I'm here to lend my expertise.