In Conversation: How the KEH Team Shot 2025—and What We’re Chasing in 2026

At KEH, photography isn’t just our job—it’s part of who we are. Behind every campaign, partnership, and piece of content is a team of photographers, creatives, and storytellers who keep shooting long after the workday ends. It’s how we stay curious, connected, and inspired—and why we care so deeply about the gear that helps make those moments possible.

As 2025 comes to a close, we turned the lens inward to check in with our Brand + Marketing team. What moments reminded them why they fell in love with photography in the first place? Which frames made everything else fade away? And as we look ahead, what creative risks, experiments, or personal goals are calling them in 2026?

From quiet, grounding moments to bold new challenges, here’s a snapshot of how our team showed up for photography in 2025, and where they’re hoping to take it next.

Meet the KEH Team Behind the Camera

Laura Geror — KEH Creative Director

📸 Camera of Choice: Leica Q3

Q: What’s one thing you captured in 2025 that made you stop and say, “Yeah, this is why I love photography”?
I moved to Atlanta this year, and being able to explore the Botanical Gardens over the summer was a grounding moment. Being outside, surrounded by light, texture, and color reminded me how much nature inspires me. As creative director, I’m always thinking about, composition, balance and feeling—and this was a reminder of why I like making things.

Q: What’s something new you want to try or improve in your photography in 2026?
I want to lean into more motion/movement work. I think subtle movement can add another layer of depth to storytelling, tapping into more emotion and authenticity.

Caela Smith — KEH Marketing Manager

📸 Camera of Choice: Olympus Stylus

Q: What’s one thing you captured in 2025 that made you stop and say, “Yeah, this is why I love photography”?

I was in New York earlier this year and shot a lot around the city. It made me fall in love with New York even more, but it also reminded me how much I enjoy capturing its essence on film. It’s such a fast-paced city, always something to see, and I was scared I might miss something! However, shooting film forced me to slow down, be more intentional, and be more present. I made plenty of mistakes after seeing most of the photos, but I still feel like they came out great and captured my experience there. It also reminded me that my photography doesn’t have to be perfect or “technically correct” to be meaningful and beautiful. Just capture what you love! 

Q: What’s something new you want to try or improve in your photography in 2026?
I really want to try medium format photography and push myself to do more street photography.

Andre Buchanan — KEH Content Creator

📸 Camera of Choice (optional but recommended): Fuji GW690

Q: What’s one thing you captured in 2025 that made you stop and say, “Yeah, this is why I love photography”?
My recent trip to NY reminded me I love photography. I’ve been doing mostly commercial work lately and I haven’t had time to shoot for myself so just walking. Just walking around the city with my favorite camera in hand was just exactly what I needed.

Q: What’s something new you want to try or improve in your photography in 2026?
There are a few things that I want to improve this upcoming year. I want to focus on photographing things that actually make me excited to photograph. Meaning saying no more photography client work that does not serve me. The plan is to not get overwhelmed to the point of a burn out. I also would love to purchase a large format camera which is long overdue. And lastly, I just need to stop being lazy and develop my own film. Regardless, I’m looking forward to the new year and all of the challenges it brings. 

John Loudermilk — KEH Manager of Community and Content

📸 Camera of Choice: Sony a7IV

Q: What’s one thing you captured in 2025 that made you stop and say, “Yeah, this is why I love photography”?
I was in Scotland and Ireland this past fall and the landscape out there was incredible. Two places in particular where the Cliffs of Moher and Old Man of Store. I could have easily spent my entire trip at just these two places taking images. 

Q: What’s something new you want to try or improve in your photography in 2026?
Just slowing down and shooting with one camera for a while. Like a six-month challenge. Everytime I travel, I am taking at least three cameras with me and I would love to just focus on one.

Milo Wesley — KEH Digital Marketing Specialist, Email & SMS

📸 Camera of Choice: Fujiilm X-T5

Q: What’s one thing you captured in 2025 that made you stop and say, “Yeah, this is why I love photography”?
Any time I take a photo that truly captures what I SEE in real life is such a joy. But on the flip side, taking advantage of technology that allows me to capture what I can’t see with my naked eye is what makes photography truly magical. The Blood Moon I photographed back in March is a great example, which I captured with my Fuji 100-400mm lens.

Q: What’s something new you want to try or improve in your photography in 2026?
I would like to improve my astrophotography. I tend to avoid using a tripod because it feels restricting, but it’s pretty essential for sharp astro photos. So my biggest challenge will be to ground myself. I’d also like to experiment more with light painting.

Discover Your Path with KEH Certified™ Camera Gear

There’s no single way to be a photographer—and that’s exactly what makes this community special. Whether it’s chasing new techniques, revisiting old gear, or simply finding more time to shoot, the KEH team enters 2026 with curiosity at the center of everything we do.

As we continue to educate, equip, and inspire photographers everywhere, we’re reminded that growth doesn’t always come from new gear—it often starts with picking up the camera and pressing the shutter.

Here’s to more stories, more risks, and more moments worth capturing in 2026.