Street Photography at a Carmel Artomobilia
This past weekend we made our sorta annual visit to Carmel Artomobilia, a car show in our town of Carmel,
Zach Dobson is a documentary and commercial photographer based in Indianapolis. He holds a degree in journalism from Indiana University with a concentration in photography. Since starting his business in 2006, Zach has focused on documenting people’s lives and businesses in action.
Zach’s client list includes the Indiana Pacers, Coca-Cola, the AARP, ZipCar, Indiana University, Visit Bloomington, Hamilton County Tourism, Land O’Lakes, RIOT LA Comedy Festival, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana High School Athletic Association.
Zach is a Professional Member of the American Society of Media Photographers [ASMP]. He resides in Carmel, Ind. with his wife and business partner, Courtney, and their five children.
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A Look Behind the Scenes of a Commercial Photo Shoot
Let’s go behind the scenes of a commercial photoshoot I did recently. This was a 5 day shoot at locations
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Documenting Race Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
I recently worked with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to document their Verizon 200 at the Brickyard race weekend. There were
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Photoshoot with an Indianapolis Motor Speedway Camaro
Having lived in Indianapolis for 17 years now, I always wondered who got to drive the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Camaros
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2023 Indianapolis 500: Two Different Views
The Indianapolis 500 is a month-long celebration during the month of May in Indiana. This year I photographed two different
They Almost Won the Indianapolis 500: Second Place Finishers
I went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum this spring, and seeing as the Indy 500 is this weekend, now
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A Wild Weekend of Gaming – Big East Esports Championships
The Big East Esports Championship at Butler University was full of action and emotion and I was there to document
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Photographing Light as a Subject
Photographing light, whether natural or manmade, goes a long way in making an interesting & engaging photo. Photography at its
Documenting Work Truck Week in Indianapolis
Work Truck Week in Indianapolis is always a joy to photograph. This year was my fourth time documenting these big
How To Create Social Media Content with Zach Dobson Photography
Creating social media content for clients using my documentary photography experience to share client products, services, and locations. … Continue readingHow To Create Social Media Content with Zach Dobson Photography
Learn How I Find Great Photos on a Live Photo Walk
Live from _____, It’s a ZDP Photo Walk! Have you tuned in to a live photo walk yet? I’ve been
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Black & White Photography in the Snow
Snow day! That means it’s time to head outside and create some black & white photography in the snow! There
A Look Inside the New Carmel Clay Public Library
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the new renovations at the Carmel Clay Public Library and were excited at the opportunity to
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Documenting a Ballet Class
As a photographer, I thrive on the novel. I love documenting things I’ve never photographed before. So when I was
Photography by Candlelight – A Merry Prairie Holiday
Available Light Only Documenting the mood and atmosphere of A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie was a fun challenge
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How To Use Motion Blur in Photography to Tell a Story
Using motion blur in photography is a great way to convey action, movement, and excitement while telling a story. In
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Taking Great Photos of Everyday Scenes
Beauty in the Ordinary Taking great photos of everyday scenes is something I pride myself in. I often say that
New Butler Esports Park in Indianapolis
Photographing the new Butler Esports Park was my second photoshoot this year in esports. It’s been great learning about this
Taking an Artistic Approach as an Event Street Photographer
Recently I decided to take some photos as a sort of “event street photographer.” Here I’ll talk about the process
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Taking Unique Photos at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis
Looking for the Different I’ve never been one to look for THE shot. The “hero” shot (it’s an advertising term).
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The Beautiful 40 Mile Point Lighthouse in Rogers City, Michigan
Let’s be honest: lighthouses are freaking cool. I love the idea of 19th century ships navigating a rocky coast, relying
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Creating an Everyday Photo Story: Sunrise on Lake Huron
Photographers will wake up at 3am and hike for hours just to photograph a perfect sunrise. Some photographers. That’s not
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Who Is Zach Dobson? A Photographer Origin Story
If you’ve come to my photos and videos through social media, you might be wondering “Who is Zach Dobson? What’s
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Commercial Photography – Behind the Scenes
If you want to know what it’s like to work in commercial photography, I have some behind-the-scenes photos from a
Photographing What I’m Doing
“Go big or go home,” is a saying that I heard a lot as a youth and young adult and
NBA2K in Indianapolis – Live esports tournament
Recently I had an opportunity to photograph something new: esports! Indianapolis played host to a 5v5 NBA2K tournament, called The
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Deftones at TCU Amphitheater
When I tell people I’m photographing a concert, their first thoughts are that I’m working for a publication or for
Zach’s on a Photography Podcast!
Hey, I was a guest on the Quinn Aden podcast! He’s a great interviewer! We talked photography, photo tech, business
2022 Winter Photo Walk in Nature
This week I took a winter walk to shake off the Great Holiday Malaise and get back to taking some
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2021
Well, we’re back to photographing major sporting events! Here are some of my favorite photos from the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon,
New Partnership with Think Tank Photo
I’m excited to announce a partnership with my favorite camera bag brand: Think Tank Photo! I’ve been using their bags
The Art of Everyday Photography
I feel that “everyday” photography is greatly underrated. Scroll any social media feed and you’ll see plenty of tropical locations
Late Night Photography
Doing some late night photography lead to something I almost never do: using a tripod. Taking out the trash late
13 Minutes in the Fog – A Photographic Journey
The title of this series is 13 Minutes in the Fog: A Photographic Journey. A foggy morning is always great
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Editorial Photo Shoot – Behind the Scenes – How I Shoot
Recently I did an editorial photo shoot for PUNCH magazine. They have a series profiling long-time bartenders and they hired
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Stonewall Sports – Indianapolis Kickball
Stonewall Sports Indianapolis is a community sports organization for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. I went out to document opening day
From the Archive: A Day Documenting Life in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana is the home of Indiana University, my alma mater. I found these photos from a visit 5 years
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A Spectacular Convergence of Nature, Art, and People
Today we make a return visit to the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields in
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The Serenity of McCormick’s Creek State Park
Seeing the peace and serenity of McCormick’s Creek State Park, it’s easy to see how this became the first state
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Family Day Trip to Beautiful Key West
While visiting the Florida Keys, we decided to visit Key West for a day. It sounds a bit odd to
Robert is Here fruit stand in Homestead, Florida
If you ever find yourself visiting Everglades national park, I HIGHLY recommend a stop at the Robert is Here fruit
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High Contrast Black and White Nature Photography at Home
Looking for a fresh perspective on my own surroundings, I created some black and white nature photography in my yard.
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Native Plants and Animals at the Wonder Gardens
The Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, Florida has been an area landmark since 1936. Originally built as a roadside
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Dive into the Sea: Underwater Photography in the Sunshine State
Pictures are just better when they’re taken at close range. So when going to the beach, I brought a waterproof camera. Here are the results… … Continue readingDive into the Sea: Underwater Photography in the Sunshine State
Adjusting to Life on the Road – Travel with Kids
Travel with Kids If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you know that I shoot a lot
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Beautiful Wildlife on Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park
After a year of staying near home and only visiting state parks, I had forgotten just how large national parks
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Havana Spice Restaurant – Homestead, Florida
Being a documentary photographer means photo stories present themselves at random times, including while waiting for takeout at an eclectic
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Finding Fine Art in Sports Photography
In addition to focusing on action and emotion, I like to find the art in sports photography. Here are some
Photography Tips: Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio affects everything we do as photographers, from creating images in-camera to making prints and posting photos online. Here
Basketball Emotion in the Hoosier State
I’ve missed photographing all the Hoosier basketball emotion around the state over the last year. If you haven’t heard, Indiana
Fundamentals of Photography: Shadows
The literal definition of photography “drawing with light.” So the fundamentals of photography are shadows and light. Sometimes it’s important
Getting Great at Snow Photography
Oh man, it’s been snowing so much here in Indiana. It’s a lot more than we get most winters. So,
Photography Practice: Return to the Scene
A good photography practice can be to return to the same scene multiple times to photograph it under different conditions.
Moody Photos of Night Snow
Twenty years into photography, it’s rare to find a subject I haven’t already photographed in some capacity. Enter Night Snow.
Documenting Construction, Design and Collaboration
Documentary construction photography, design & collaboration for Cityscape Residential for their website by Common Design. … Continue readingDocumenting Construction, Design and Collaboration
Just Get Out and Make Photos
One thing I’ve learned in my 17 years of professional photography is sometimes you need to just get out and
6o Minute Photo Shoot & Blog Post
This morning I decided to try an experiment. I would see if I could shoot, edit and make a blog
Single Photos Forming a Collection
Going through some images from 2020, I started to see a lot of single images that I hadn’t published. When
Sun in the Wintertime
What’s a photographer to do in a pandemic? I’m someone who likes to photograph people most of all. I need
A Winter Walk
It’s winter in the Midwest. What’s a social-distancing photographer to do? Go for a walk in the woods! Grateful to