His work explores social issues, using large-format photography steeped in conceptual influences from art history and economic theory. His work has been widely published and exhibited both nationally and abroad. Welch was named one of The Magenta Foundation’s Flash Forward winners for 2012 and in 2011 he was selected as one of Photolucida’s Critical Mass top 50 photographers. Welch is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned an MFA in photography. He lives on the island with his partner Trina and children Camden and Declan.