Artist Statement
Michael O’Brien is one of the country’s premier portrait photographers. In a career that has spanned four decades, O’Brien has photographed subjects ranging from presidents to small-town heroes. His candid, unapologetic style captures the dignity and humanity of his subjects, whether they be celebrities or “ordinary” people. His work has appeared in numerous magazines. His photographs are in the permanent collection of a number of museums including the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
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