Khalif Rivers is a still-life photographer hailing from Philadelphia. His visual art journey was birthed from a passion for photographing landscapes within his city and finding beauty in overlooked places. During the pandemic, Khalif used his time indoors to tackle a long-overdue personal project: demystifying studio flash photography. This spurred a turning point in his career, and he has since dove headfirst into the art form. Khalif enjoys the simplicity of crisp, directional hard light, vibrant colors, and deep shadows.

When he is not being a studio rat, Khalif can be found roaming about the city with his camera.

Awards

Fitler Club Artist in Residence, 2023

Mural Arts Philadelphia Black Artist Fellowship, 2021

New York Center for Photographic Art, Street Photography, 2020

Exhibitions

Once Home, Crane Arts, Philadelphia, PA, September 2020

Khalif Rivers