Mitch dobrowner

MITCH DOBROWNER

Mitch Dobrowner: A Journey Through Landscape Photography

Mitch Dobrowner, born in 1956, grew up in Bethpage, Long Island, NY. Feeling lost in his late teens, his future seemed uncertain until his father handed him an old Argus rangefinder camera, a gesture that profoundly changed his life.

After discovering the works of Minor White and Ansel Adams, Dobrowner quickly became passionate about photography. At 21, he left home, quitting his job and leaving behind friends and family to explore the American Southwest.

For nearly 30 years, Dobrowner worked independently, not sharing his work with the public. However, in early 2005, encouraged by his wife, children, and friends, he decided it was time to present his work to the world. Today, Dobrowner is on a passionate mission to create images that reflect his vision of our extraordinary planet.

“I owe much to the great photographers of the past, especially Ansel Adams, for their dedication to the craft and for inspiring me in my late teens. Although I never met them, their influence helped shape the direction of my life.”

Mitch Dobrowner: A Rising Star in Landscape Photography

In 2017, Mitch Dobrowner was exhibited by Google, where he also gave lectures on his photographic approach. One of the notable videos showcased by Google features Dobrowner chasing storms, capturing the dynamic and powerful essence of nature.

Discover the evocative landscape photography of Mitch Dobrowner on IGWT, where his images convey the awe-inspiring beauty and power of our planet.

Mitch Dobrowner: Fairs, Exhibitions, Museums, and Awards

Fairs and Exhibitions:

  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, “Territories”, October 2018 – November 2018
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, “New Works”, December 2017 – February 2018
  • Google, Venice, California, “Lecture and Exhibition”, May – September 2017
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March – April 2017
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2016 – January 2017
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March – April 2016
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2015 – January 2016
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March 2015
  • Playing with Beauty, Denver, Colorado, Red Line, April 2015
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2014 – January 2015
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March 2014
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2013 – January 2014
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March – April 2013
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2012 – January 2013
  • Art Elysées, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, October 2012
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March – April 2012
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, December 2011 – January 2012
  • Art Paris, Paris, France, GADCOLLECTION, March – April 2011
  • Art Miami, Miami, Florida, Contemporary Works, December 2010
  • Art Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Contemporary Works, April – May 2010
  • Lishui International Photo Festival, Lishui, China, November – December 2009
  • GADCOLLECTION, Paris, France, October – November 2009

Museums:

  • Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Center for Creative Photography, Tucson, Arizona
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas
  • National Gallery of Art – 21st Collection, Washington, DC
  • Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California
  • Photography Museum of China, Lishui, China

Awards:

  • 2018: The Biennial’s Grant, United Kingdom/Spain, 1st place
  • 2018: Sony World Photo Awards, London, United Kingdom, 2nd place, Landscapes (Pro)
  • 2016: IPA/Lucie Awards, New York, NY, 1st place, Landscapes (Pro)
  • 2012: L’Iris d’Or, Sony World Photo Awards, London, United Kingdom
  • 2011: IPA/Lucie Awards, New York, NY, 1st place, Landscapes (Pro)
  • 2010: The Jacob Riis Award, York, United Kingdom, finalist, Landscapes
  • 2008: IPA/Lucie Awards, New York, NY, 3rd place, Landscapes (Pro)
  • 2008: PX3, People’s Choice, Paris, France
  • 2007: IPA Awards, New York, NY, Photographer of the Year, Nature (Non-Pro)
  • 2007: IPA/Lucie Awards, New York, NY, finalist, Discovery of the Year

Selection of Books:

  • Storms, Aperture, 2013
  • The Prophecies of William Blake, 21st Editions, limited edition of 39 copies, 2012

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