E395 Travis W. Keyes: The Art of The In-Between

Travis W. Keyes makes images and films that live in the spaces most people miss. Cinematic, story-driven work that celebrates connection, character, and the beauty of being seen.From film sets to nightclubs, studios to streets, Travis has always chased moments with energy, intention, and story at their core. Based in New York City, he is a cinematic portrait photographer, filmmaker, and content creator whose work now lives under one roof: Travis W Keyes Creative, a creative house spanning photography, film and motion, live events, content creation, and brand partnerships. A proud alumnus of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (BFA, Photography), Travis's path began in film and television production before weaving through entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality across New York, Connecticut, and Miami. His collaborations with Sony, Adobe, NBC, AMC Networks, and Bravo reflect a reputation for imagery that balances polish with honesty and presence with restraint.In 2024, that storytelling instinct moved into motion: Travis produced his first feature film, Bulls, released through Vertical Entertainment, and is currently in preproduction on his second, Happy Hour. He documents the honest, unfiltered road of independent filmmaking on his podcast, Just Make the F*#%ing Movie. No fake polish, no gatekeeping, just the real process.Beyond his own work, Travis is deeply invested in the creative community. He served as New York Chair and later National President of American Photographic Artists through January 2026, advocating for photographers at every stage of their careers. He is an Adobe Ambassador, an AMD Ambassador, a Sony Alpha Camera Advocate, a Harlowe Ambassador of Light, and a member of the NAB Content Creator Council, and previously served on Adobe's Lightroom Advisory Board.