National Donut Day
Today while standing in line to buy donuts at Titus Bakery, I found out it is National Donut Day. It’s
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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Relish Health
Dr. Erica Leazenby of Relish Health is a trained chef and M.D. She states that her practice, “combines the joy
Take-Apart
What do you do with those old electronics you have around the house? Recycle them? Sure, but first, use them
A Delicious Medium
Today we present a photo story of a young artist discovering a delicious medium. One of the many benefits of
Celebrity Cousins
A documentary photographer never rests, even on Memorial Day weekend. Indy 500 race day in Indianapolis means family get-togethers and
Bottleworks District
Bottleworks District is a massive development underway in downtown Indianapolis. This past weekend I took a tour of the property
Senator Richard Lugar
Richard Lugar served as United States Senator from Indiana from 1977-2013. He passed away on April 28 at the age
Indianapolis Public Schools
This time last year I worked on a project documenting Indianapolis Public Schools. I went to 10 different schools over
Bonita Springs Florida
Bonita Springs, FL is located on the Gulf of Mexico between Fort Myers and Naples. I’ve been going down to
Gulf Skies
Here are some never-before-seen photos from my Florida archive. This series of skies are all shot from the same stretch
Disney World
Everyone remembers their first trip to Disney World, right? I certainly do because it was only a few years ago
Barefoot Beach Preserve
A walk through native landscapes Humans and nature are inextricably linked and I work to show that when I shoot
Work Truck Show
2019 NTEA Work Truck Show “TRUCKS!!!!!!” (read in the voice of Benny from the LEGO Movie yelling “SPACESHIP”) is what
100 Acres at Newfields
On a warm day in January, we stop by 100 Acres at Newfields with the kids. If you’re not from
Moonshine Store
I first learned about the store in Moonshine, Illinois from some random magazine about living in and/or visiting the Midwest
Download the Low Light Photography Guide
Enter your name and email below to download our PDF guide “Low Light Photography: Using Available Light”. It’s well worth
Low Light Photography: Post-Production
Welcome to my third and final post on my practices for shooting in low light using only available light. This
Low Light Photography: Technique
Thanks for checking out my second post on my practices for shooting in low light using only available light. For
Low Light Photography: Intro
One of the most difficult aspects of photography is shooting in low light. However, with my documentary approach, it’s a
Jingle Rails 2018
You see model trains a lot during the holiday season, but nobody does model trains like the Eiteljorg Museum in
Christmas at the Zoo
Next up for our holiday events is Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis. This is always a great event at
Reindeer Ride: Bright Night
Reindeer Ride: Bright Night is part of Nickel Plate Express, a train in central Indiana that runs between Atlanta and
Newfields Winterlights 2018
This week we visit Newfields Winterlights in Indianapolis, now in its second year. With over 1.5 million lights, this is
Indiana Pacers Premium Experiences
In October I was commissioned to document the Indiana Pacers premium experiences. They want to give fans looking to purchase tickets a
Museum of Science & Industry
Our third featured partner for our Chicago weekend is the Museum of Science & Industry. This giant museum on Chicago’s
SkyDeck Chicago
Last week we were in Chicago for a three-day visit. While there, we partnered with SkyDeck Chicago for some unparalleled
Chicago
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin’ town. I can’t say what that means, but if Frank Sinatra sang it, then it must
Viva Nashvegas
Hats, boots (buy one get two free) and neon signs. This was my initial impression walking through downtown Nashville, Tennessee,
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the border of Tennessee & North Carolina, is the most visited National Park in
Indiana Dunes
UPDATE: As of February 15, 2019, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is now Indiana Dunes National Park! This post feature photos of
Happy Birthday, America!
One of the things I enjoy most about shooting this time of year is the diversity of people that come
Oklahoma City
We took a quick road trip with the family to Oklahoma City to shoot some work for a client. While
Advice for Student Photographers
I often receive emails from student photographers seeking advice about pursuing a career in photography. I decided to compile the
Key West
“We seceded where others failed.” That’s the motto of The Conch Republic, the nickname taken on by Key West when
Florida Keys State Parks
The Florida Keys State Parks are some of the most fantastic in the country. Here are some of our favorite
The Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon
We spent about ten days driving from the mainland to Key West and back and spent a couple of days
Continue readingThe Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon
Industrial and Warehousing Photography
Morales Group is a leading staffing agency in Indianapolis. The Morales Group attributes their growth to their commitment to serve:
Visit Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana Fall 2017 for Visit Bloomington. Street scenes, restaurants, bars, walking trails, and public art. … Continue readingVisit Bloomington
Jingle Rails
Another stop we made on our holiday tour of Indianapolis was Jingle Rails, presented by The Indiana Rail Road Company,
Christmas at the Zoo
This week we headed to the Indianapolis Zoo for their annual Christmas at the Zoo. 2017 saw the addition of
Kids. Just being.
I had a co-op day recently at my kids’ preschool and thought I’d take a few photos. It’s a kind and
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winterlights
Winterlights is the newest of the major holiday attractions in the Indianapolis area. A part of the 152-acre Indianapolis Museum
Christkindlmarkt
This past weekend was the grand opening of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. I stopped by on Sunday evening to check out
Anything for the Shot
In 1948, Nat Fein shot this photo of Babe Ruth shortly before his death. Photographers were gathering together to get
Turkey Run
Driving though northern and central Indiana, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the entire state is flat farmland or forests.
Carmel Artomobilia
I try to get out every year to check out Carmel Artomobilia. The crowd was huge this year! I always
Eclipse
Tired of the eclipse yet? No way! The family and I headed to Hopkinsville, KY to get the longest duration
Indianapolis Zoo
Here are some photos from a recent trip to the Indianapolis Zoo. Even though it was a rainy day, there was
Youth Baseball
Here’s some documentary photography of a youth baseball team from Carmel, Indiana. These photos are taking at Grand Park, a
Refugees in Indiana
Like many people, the images I’ve seen in the news lately of refugees fleeing violence and war have affected me deeply.
Monumental Mile
To start this month, I documented the Monumental Mile in downtown Indianapolis. This was a fun community event with a
All-Star Veterinary Clinic
All-Star Veterinary Clinic in Westfield, Indiana is owned by Dr. Emily King and her husband Richard King. With nearly 15 years in
Holladay Properties
Holladay Properties is a full-scale land development, design/build and fully-integrated real estate company. They contacted me to document a sampling of
Trade Show Photography
Trafic Design, is a Quebec company specializing in corporate design and branded environments for business. Trafic contacted me to document their promotional
Getting The Most Out Of Event Photography
Photos of conferences could easily become monotonous if they’re primarily focused on people talking on a stage. As a business, you can
IHSAA Boys Basketball Finals
Basketball in March. It’s crazy. Insanity. Lunacy. Delirium, even. There should be a term that applies specifically to this phenomenon.
Carmel Basketball
Time for high school boys basketball playoffs in Indiana. Here are some photos from Carmel’s 53-36 win over Westfield last
Electric Atmosphere
When a game is packed with fans, there’s an energy that undeniably affects how the players play, especially when a close
Wrestling
You know wrestling is a popular sport in Indiana when the Indiana High School Athletic Association State Finals are held at