Meet Keith Christian Lockett, a passionate creative based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Digital Media Director at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia. With over two decades as a dedicated member, including five years on staff, Keith has been instrumental in elevating the church's digital presence.

Keith's journey into photography began in 2013 when he purchased his first DSLR camera, a Nikon D3200. This pivotal moment ignited his love for capturing meaningful moments. In subsequent years, Keith ventured into professional photography, specializing in portraits, event coverage, and more. His expertise and unique perspective have garnered acclaim, leading to collaborations on birthdays, album covers, and even wedding photography.

In 2024, Keith launched Four Thirteen Media LLC, a company that extends his creative prowess beyond photography to videography, website building, and media consultation services. The name "Four Thirteen" is inspired by his favorite Bible verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

As the Digital Media Manager at New Covenant Church, Keith is driven by two primary goals. First, he aims to serve as an example for young people, particularly black and brown youth, demonstrating that if they can see it, they can achieve it. Second, he strives to create spaces for other Christian creatives. Keith actively serves on staff with JAG PA (Job for America's Graduates), a program that exposes young people to a variety of career paths, providing them with unlimited options for their future. Additionally, he is dedicated to developing content creation spaces within New Covenant Church, including a set for recording content, a broadcast room for livestreaming, and an editing suite. These spaces will not only benefit the church but also creatives from the community. Keith is committed to offering exposure to different careers, time for experimentation, and the space to do so, aiming to foster creativity within his church and the broader community.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Keith is a tenor in the Maverick City Music Gospel Choir, touring across the country with Grammy Award-winning Maverick City Music and Gospel legend Kirk Franklin during their Kingdom Tour in 2022. The Maverick City Music Gospel Choir also performed at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia in 2023. Born into a musically inclined family, Keith enjoys singing alongside his family and leading praise and worship regularly in church.

Keith's commitment to photography and media is complemented by his dedication to inspiring young people and creating spaces for Christian creatives. He actively serves on staff with JAG PA, introducing youth to diverse career paths. Keith's multifaceted journey is defined by his unwavering passion for photography, and media, and his mission to empower others through creative expression.