Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Nathan Keay

Photographer :: Artist

Nathan Keay is a fine art photographer with many years of experience. He works with artists, museums, galleries, private collectors, foundations, and more. Currently he holds a position of an Associate Director of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Keay's photography emphasizes clarity, composition, and atmosphere, capturing how artworks interact with light, architecture, and the viewer’s movement through space. Rather than dramatizing the subject, Keay’s images are thoughtful and precise, revealing the quiet dialogue between art and environment. His work serves both an archival and interpretive role—preserving exhibitions while translating the essence of Chicago’s contemporary art scene into visually balanced, immersive narratives.

"What we talk about when we talk about love. What we sing about when we sing about love. I love love. The idea of love. What it means to love. Love is lost. Love is found." -Nathan Keay