kelly e. spivey

bio

My work revolves around food and the stories we tell, whatever format that takes.

Originally from North Carolina, I’ve lived across the country, but primarily in the US South. I began as a photographer, receiving my BFA from SCAD in 2006. I shifted gears and spent over ten years as a pastry chef, working with some of the best chefs in the South. Seeking a deeper connection with southern food, I received my MA in Southern Studies in 2020 and my MFA in Documentary Expression in 2021, both from the University of Mississippi.

After years of traveling, I’m currently enjoying the mountains of Colorado.