Dennis O'Brien
Dennis O’Brien grew up in Rochester, New York – home of George Eastman and birthplace of the snapshot. As a consequence of his location, he was surrounded by photography of all kinds – from artistic to awful.
As a young boy, Dennis liked to capture images that moved him – once using up an entire roll of film shooting the shadows of the setting sun on a hillside. When his father wondered what he found so fascinating about what he had shot, he replied, “it made me feel good.” For Dennis, no photograph is without feeling.
Dennis left Rochester for New York City in the early eighties to pursue a successful career as a television producer and writer – always being led by what he saw through the lens of the camera. Whether shooting in a studio with massive cameras or in the field with portable equipment, O’Brien knew his job was to translate the story or message with a visual image that resonated with his audience.
All the while, at every opportunity, he pursued his passion for photography –resulting in his decision to leave the entertainment industry to become a full-time photographer in the city he loves - New York.
Seeing the world through a viewfinder is second nature to Dennis after many years of traveling everywhere – even to the neighborhood grocery store – armed with a camera in case a memorable image appeared. For Dennis, taking pictures is a joy, not a job.
People always say, when you do what you love, good things will follow.
As a young boy, Dennis liked to capture images that moved him – once using up an entire roll of film shooting the shadows of the setting sun on a hillside. When his father wondered what he found so fascinating about what he had shot, he replied, “it made me feel good.” For Dennis, no photograph is without feeling.
Dennis left Rochester for New York City in the early eighties to pursue a successful career as a television producer and writer – always being led by what he saw through the lens of the camera. Whether shooting in a studio with massive cameras or in the field with portable equipment, O’Brien knew his job was to translate the story or message with a visual image that resonated with his audience.
All the while, at every opportunity, he pursued his passion for photography –resulting in his decision to leave the entertainment industry to become a full-time photographer in the city he loves - New York.
Seeing the world through a viewfinder is second nature to Dennis after many years of traveling everywhere – even to the neighborhood grocery store – armed with a camera in case a memorable image appeared. For Dennis, taking pictures is a joy, not a job.
People always say, when you do what you love, good things will follow.