Shelby Rayne Welte (b.1999) is an experimental based photographer, and bookmaker based in Bozeman, Montana. Originally from the Midwest, Shelby yearned for a new experience and traveled to Montana to pursue her undergraduate degree in photography. While at MSU, she explored various photographic mediums, but found bookmaking and experimental chromogenic printing the most suitable for her creative needs. Shelby’s work focuses on connections to people she is close with and the environment, which often go hand in hand. Shelby has received the Congressional Award for Art for the 10th District of Illinois, seen here, the Max & Alice Hunke Scholarship, the Award for Excellence, and the Service Excellence Award. An article about her work, The Beauty in the Bad Water, was published, and she has created multiple handmade books and magazines. Shelby has experience exhibiting, leading workshops, and giving artist lectures. Shelby currently teaches photography at the collegiate level and manages photography computer labs, darkrooms, and chemistry.

Email: shelbyraynestudios@gmail.com

Instagram: @shelbyraynestudios