Through photography I am able to capture the Zen of ordinary objects.

My goal is to create an overall avoidance of the mundane, emotionless and non-reflective image. I want the piece to stir some emotion. I want the spirit of the place or object in my photographs to come through.

As I travel around the world, I continue to record my photographic visions. I prefer to use a combination of both digital as well as black & white film; incorporating the art of photo oils and various photographic toners in order to create a unique, archival photographic expression.

If I can make someone see the beauty of a solitary moment in time, then I’ve succeeded in my visual interpretation


Member since 3-Jan-09
Visitors 1857
773 photos

Kay is a second generation photographer who, as a child, watched her Mother hand color photographs. Once she received her first camera at age 7, she was hooked. Kay went on to study at the University of Minnesota, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Summa cum Laude, in Photography and Sculpture; and subsequently earned her Master’s degree.

Her work has been exhibited in various cities throughout Europe, including Amsterdam, and Stockholm. Her images have been licensed worldwide. Kay has exhibited her work locally in Southern California in the Long Beach, East Village artist’s community. Kay has been awarded a Mayoral Proclamation from the Major of Santa Monica, California for her work as an artist in residence with the Santa Monica/Malibu School District, teaching math standards through the art of photography.

Having just returned from India, where she attended a photographic workshop with 9 other photographers who used their skills to create photographic presentations for various non-governmental organizations in Calcutta, she brings a photographic series of her train ride from Calcutta to the holy city of Varanaasi photographed through the train window.

Through her extensive travels, Kay captures images of the people in local communities around the world in their cultural surroundings. Through these images, she hopes to convey the humanity that we all share, and in the process, hopefully eliminate some of the present stereotypes that are contributing to worldwide unrest.

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All Photographs

International Color Awards Winner

Visitors 10
3 photos
Created 7-Apr-20
Modified 7-Apr-20
International Color Awards Winner

Bahrain

Visitors 241
24 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Bahrain

Architecture & Public Art

Visitors 315
13 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Architecture & Public Art

Cuba

Visitors 229
48 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Cuba

Egypt

Visitors 155
27 photos
Created 30-Jan-11
Modified 30-Jan-11
Egypt

Fez Morocco

Visitors 158
21 photos
Created 14-Nov-10
Modified 14-Nov-10
Fez Morocco

Holga Digital Photographs

Visitors 115
14 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Holga Digital Photographs

India

Visitors 281
71 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
India

Los Angeles

Visitors 56
24 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Los Angeles

Paris

Visitors 278
17 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Paris

Holga Paris

Visitors 103
11 photos
Created 4-Jan-13
Modified 4-Jan-13
Holga Paris

Retro Portfolio

Visitors 99
19 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Retro Portfolio

Hoga New York

Visitors 69
11 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Hoga New York

IPA Honorable Mention: Cuba

Visitors 84
6 photos
Created 22-Sep-12
Modified 22-Sep-12
IPA Honorable Mention: Cuba

Jodhpur, Morocco

Visitors 110
43 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Jodhpur, Morocco

Long Beach

Visitors 146
22 photos
Created 20-May-23
Modified 20-May-23
Long Beach

Manhattan

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10 photos
Created 26-Jun-13
Modified 26-Jun-13
Manhattan

Mannequins

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77 photos
Created 5-Nov-20
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Mannequins

Los Angeles

Visitors 99
31 photos
Created 17-Jul-14
Modified 17-Jul-14
Los Angeles

Long Beach Harbor

Visitors 90
19 photos
Created 10-Oct-13
Modified 10-Oct-13
Long Beach Harbor

Minnesota Patterns

Visitors 105
22 photos
Created 20-Jan-15
Modified 20-Jan-15
Minnesota Patterns

Spain

Visitors 138
19 photos
Created 4-Oct-14
Modified 4-Oct-14
Spain

Portugal

Visitors 65
13 photos
Created 5-Oct-14
Modified 5-Oct-14
Portugal

Seattle

Visitors 77
19 photos
Created 27-Dec-14
Modified 27-Dec-14
Seattle

Ojibwe Project

Visitors 151
20 photos
Created 20-Jan-15
Modified 20-Jan-15
Ojibwe Project

Aircraft

Visitors 143
27 photos
Created 19-Mar-15
Modified 19-Mar-15
Aircraft

PUMP

Visitors 101
48 photos
Created 18-Oct-15
Modified 18-Oct-15
PUMP

International Color Awards Nominee

Visitors 18
2 photos
Created 1-Apr-16
Modified 1-Apr-16
International Color Awards Nominee

Berlin

Visitors 39
27 photos
Created 10-Nov-16
Modified 10-Nov-16
Berlin

PUMP Opening Oct. 7, 2017

Visitors 56
43 photos
Created 8-Oct-17
Modified 8-Oct-17
PUMP Opening Oct. 7, 2017

Soundpedro2023 Mingle

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22 photos
Created 4-Jun-23
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Soundpedro2023 Mingle


Guestbook for Kay Erickson Photography
Pete Kooler(non-registered)
Nice work!!!
Dan(non-registered)
Darlene Medve(non-registered)
Fantastic and beautiful photography!
Miller George(non-registered)
I would ask you to post some of these in pin interest with your watermark. I am sure people will be very low over for sure and you will get to even subscribed. And see how many people do like and dislike it. Also this way you would get good comments too.
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Wesley Newman(non-registered)
You've always done amazing work. I plan to make it to one of your events soon.

Thanks
Wes