The Anatomy of a Photograph - the creation of a fine art photograph

Robert Osborn talks fine art photography in The anatomy of a Photograph.
Ten years ago he began photographing Montana cowboys. In 2017 this work was published as an art photography book…”The Cowboys of Central Montana: 50 Portraits.”
Four years ago he began photographing Indians of the Northern Plains. In 2017 he was invited to photograph the street people of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeastern Montana.
Both projects are ongoing and will be published as art books when completed. In 2018 he was adopted into the Nakota Assiniboine Tribe of Montana’s Northern Plains.
He has an art photography gallery in Livingston, Montana, where he has lived for the past twenty years.
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[@Festgriff]

There are hundreds of"photographers"on you tube with a million followers. None of them come close to your insight. Fantastic. My Aunt was a Native American and we she still with us I know that this would be something she would watch with pride and joy.

[@jasonlacey5979]

That was exceptional... the last image showing the hand over the face, and understanding its meaning, a true work of art. Thank you

[@goadken]

Loved hearing this story. I spent two years working on a project that started by accident. As things progressed it did take on a life of it's own and became something much larger than anything that I might have dreamed up. Just like you said. The climax of my project was foreseen by about eight months. I had to wait on the availability of one of the two subjects in the grand finale image I had in my head. In the end, I got the shots and feel like I completed something of more importance than anything else I have ever done. Thanks again for sharing this story. One day I would love to have coffee and conversation with you sir.

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great insight into getting that perfect shot, amazing picture.

[@The58stupot]

Greetings Robert from across the pond. I just want to thank you for sharing this wonderful story of meeting this amazing character and your subsequent portraits of him. I find your monochrome images are truly inspirational .

[@stuartbaines2843]

Thank you So much for recording this video!
Thank you Don and Robert for this historic Portrait. Perfect
Easily one of the handful of stories I will Never forget.

[@MrMestrebimba]

I've been following your videos and I love them and I'm learning so much. Thanks for sharing your way with us showing us the proces of doing those great pictures. With your story of the photoshoots the last Image almost took some tears of me. Thanks again

[@shadabquaderi753]

This is phenomenal. What a Gem of a content and so, so much to learn from here. I had goosebumps towards the end of this interview. And what a Photographer 🙏

[@boozelala]

Such beautifull portrets. I really love how you put the context next to the pictures and all the background information. Somehow it makes the portrets come alive even more. Thank you for this!

[@deborahmichaels7458]

Stunning photography & human story! Thank you

[@donlaroque8028]

Love you brother man

[@diedraaschenbeck8876]

What an excellent video. Cannot wait to visit your studio in Livingston.

[@WillFaulknerPhotography]

So friggin awesome Rob. Well done !!!!!

[@LMR65]

Absolutely Fantastic 💯

[@Cubrunwildlife]

Very inspirational! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@frenchphot]

As you well said at the beginning, he is "the" Indian, you are "the" Photographer.
kind regards.

[@villakinworthy7807]

Robert, this was quite inspirational for me. I appreciate you taking the time to tell the whole story. I will be following and hoping to learn a little more.

[@Douglas21450]

Very nicely described artistic progression.

[@donlaroque8028]

WhiteFeather man the best

[@vipinbaliga7760]

Wow. This video, the story, the hard work, the passion, the respect towards the subject and the people is just amazing. How I wish to see more of such videos.
And what a great final result. Awe inspiring, goosebumps inducing picture.
My respects sir 🙏

[@sail02878]

Thanks Robert, thank you Don and everyone involved - Truly Inspirational work. I hope to visit your gallery next time I am in Montana...

[@clasijuls1]

you are an inspiration to me Sir

[@keol56]

❤️❤️

[@cesarruiz1424]

👏👏👏👏👏😍👍

[@SlavaVeres]

It’s funny that a photo project intended to pay homage to the Native American peoples is using a term “Indian”. In Canada 🇨🇦 it’s considered to be derogatory and colonial term. Native Americans, aboriginal people, First Nations - these are more appropriate terms.