Hi, I’m Patrick Dodson. I am an award-winning photographer whose work has been published internationally, including on the front pages of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. I have over 15 years as a full-time professional photographer. My practice includes personal storytelling, news reporting, and creative marketing. My passion shows through my work that focuses on the everyday people that make up our communities.

I am an alumnus of the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop and previously worked as a staff photographer for the Berkshire Eagle, the Daily Gazette of Schenectady, the New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center. My past freelance clients include the New York Times, Brooklyn Nets, Financial Times, Reuters, and WNYC.

I currently work full-time in digital media marketing and teach as an adjunct lecturer in visual communications. I am an FAA-certified drone pilot and was previously licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Outside of my professional work, my photography practice has expanded to include hand-made books and alternative print processes. I am interested in how tangible objects slow down our increasingly fast-paced digital lifestyles. I am an avid reader whose hobbies also include exploring estate sales, hiking the high peaks, and visiting as many analog photobooths as possible.

Education:

Masters of Public Administration and Policy – Rockefeller College
Certificate of Graduate Studies – Nonprofit Management and Leadership – Rockefeller College
Certificate in International Human Rights Law – Fordham University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism – University at Albany

Awards/Distinctions:

New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest 2014 1st Place – Best Video, 2nd Place – Art Photo, 3rd Place – Sports Action
New York Associated Press Yearly Awards: 2014 1st Place Portrait 2012 3rd Place Video
New York Associated Press Photo of the Month August 2011, November 2011, July 2014, December 2014
Metroland Best of the Capital Region 2012 and 2013 – “Best Print Photographer”, 2012 Readers Poll  – “Best Twitter Feed”
New England Press Association Yearly Awards 2008 1st Place Daily Feature Photograph
Rosa DeLauro Congressional Art Award 2006

Group Exhibits:

Historic Albany Foundation BUILT: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025,
“Focus on Four: Showcase” at Siena College
“Pictures of Living: Images of North Central Troy” at Sanctuary for Independent Media
“Our Environmental Conundrum: Causes, Consequences, Solutions” at Fovea Exhibitions
“Schenectady County Remembers” at Mabee Farms
“Wired Kingdom” at the Arts Center of the Capital Region