Mary Motley Kalergis is an American documentary photographer, author, and interviewer whose work explores the bonds that connect individuals, families, and communities. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has created a body of photographic and oral-history work focused on themes including birth, motherhood, marriage, immigration, adolescence, race, and belonging. Her books combine black-and-white documentary photography with first-person interviews, creating intimate portraits of American life. Kalergis studied at Hollins University and later taught photography at the International Center of Photography as well as privately in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her work has been recognized for its empathy, honesty, and enduring commitment to documentary storytelling.