How was I Influenced by Jerry Uelsmann Ever since childhood, photography has intrigued me. At first the camera was a way to overcome my shyness. It empowered me to approach people to take their pictures. I became interested in the art of photography during high school as I experimented with darkroom techniques. Ansel Adams and […]
This video must be viewed in a Browser. Click to Launch Video: Sam Dobrow introduces his next project. Sam’s new project is a fine art photobook about people living through the pandemic. Sam shares the story behind a photo he made as a student when he was 20 years old attending the University of Florida […]
Just Announced for Atlanta Celebrates Photography Sam Dobrow has conducted several artist talks for ACP where he discusses his fine art photography portfolios. As a result of strong interest in several of the portfolios, Sam is releasing a new format for photography collectors. Many photography collectors purchase original print collections in boxed sets. These boxed […]
[metaslider id=”4162″] I’m often asked about my creative process and if my surreal images are really photographs so I decided to share this short overview with those curious enough to read further. If you receive this post by email, please click the link to view the post on my website; the slideshow does not work […]
The Confidante Hotel on Miami Beach will debut an exhibition of Sam Dobrow’s Oceana Series of surreal photographic art. The Oceana series depicts surreal visions of historic landmarks along iconic Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL. The collection of nine works, each sized 20″ x 30″, will be installed in the lobby of the hotel. […]
The Mystic Collection is evolving from figurative works into surreal creations that depict mythological female characters. Recent additions to the Mystic collection stretch the boundaries of photography further than anything I’ve done to date. I’m not just enhancing color and abstracting images to create a painterly effect. I’m creating an altered reality. Not only are […]
Most people agree that photography is a fine art even though it has not always been thought of as such. Even in the early days of photography, images were manipulated by the available technology to create a “picture” that reflected the photographer’s vision. From darkroom techniques to digital photography the options have continuously expanded. My […]
“The Narcissist aka Donald the Flatulent” (20″ x 54″) is a modern rendition of the mythological story of Narcissus, a handsome boy who falls in love with his reflection in a pond; eventually falling in and drowning. In this vision, there is nothing handsome about the narcissist. He is an ugly old man who demands […]
Visiting the Galapagos Islands was an amazing adventure. I spent a week on an eight cabin catamaran and we were escorted to numerous sites in the islands. One benefit of being on a small vessel is that you spend no time getting to and from your daily excursion points. The vessel anchors right where you […]
ArtExpo New York Awards The New York International Art Society (NYICAS) with Saphira and Ventura Gallery represent the photographic art of Sam Dobrow nationally and internationally. Their booth at ArtExpo in New York City is currently exhibiting figurative works by Sam Dobrow (see above – bronze nude) and several other artists. The NYICAS has received […]
Welcome to my world of fine art photography. Please take your time and browse through my many galleries. I have a diverse collection of beautiful photographic art. All my artwork begins in the camera before making its journey through my imagination where I process the image into something beautiful and sometimes quite surreal.