John Dolan Photographer

12/24/2023

Better watch out🎅

11/03/2023

I love photographs I can hear or feel or even smell. The tilt in this scene from West Cork comes being caught up in their laughter, not as a gimmick or preset. That’s one of the rules of —the emotion leads the way

10/28/2023

I’ve heard a lot of toasts. Here’s what I’ve learned:
1. Entertain, don’t explain.
2. Start off strong and you’ll be fine
3. “For those who don’t know me” is so 2018. Rethink your intro. Be bold
4. Print out your speech. An iPhone kicks blue light up onto you
5. It’s not an essay. Keep it tight and funny or touching and save the inside jokes for later by the bar.
6. Have a glass in hand so when you say “Cheers”, it’s classy, not awkward
7. End with a bang
8. You are brave

02/05/2023

Deep Freeze Flash Print Sale. Live now until 6p EST Monday. https://john-dolan-photographer-inc.square.site/

11/20/2022

Cherry on top of my career. Thanks for bringing me back to DC

04/20/2022

Not just a dream

04/06/2022

To be honest, certain types of photography frighten me. Not because of personal risk, like falling off a mountain or being an appetizer for something red in both tooth and claw.

03/16/2022

Lively Book Review:

Do you know how I said I wasn't going to do these films anymore? Well, that wasn't exactly accurate. At least in the short term. You see, this film was alrea...

01/12/2022

Last page of the new issue of and one of the first pages of my book with an essay by Thanks for the full page treatment

11/14/2021

All together now & forever

10/15/2021

A night I will never forget.
A book launch for a book that feels like a miracle. Thanks to all who came and all who sent good wishes. I felt every embrace. Thx to

09/23/2021

First press on my book

The Perfect Imperfect de John Dolan est une exploration intime du mariage américain, un rituel public durable. Avant-propos de Martha Stewart "Ce que