About the Work

A fisherman standing on rocks at Beavertail State Park in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, casting a line, photographed by Mike Dooley.

Every photograph I create has a story. Sometimes it’s whispered in the glow of a sunrise over Narragansett, sometimes shouted in the windswept dunes of Rhode Island. The “work” isn’t just the image—it’s the feeling, the moment, the memory suspended in light.

A print from Mike Dooley fine art photography

Why Photography

Photography started as a way to capture beautiful things—but it became so much more. It’s my way of slowing the world down, of making sense of chaos, of sharing a breath of calm with someone who might need it. These aren’t just prints for walls—they’re little pauses in life, invitations to notice and feel.

From Camera to Wall

Each print is handled with care. I shoot, process, and print myself—every step is me making sure the story is told the way I saw it. Right now, the Signature Series is my playground for limited edition prints (coming soon!).

The Subjects I Choose

Landscapes, seascapes, quiet corners of the world. Why these? Because they have that rare ability to ground you. A single horizon line, a crashing wave, a tree under a golden sunset—they’re simple, but they carry weight. They invite meditation, reflection, and a touch of awe.

Real Places, Real People

My prints live in galleries, offices, medical waiting rooms, restaurants, and even ice cream shops. Each space deserves a little pause, a moment to breathe. Even if I don’t have “perfect” in-home shots, I know that when people experience the prints in real life, the work connects, every time.

Fine art photography print by Mike Dooley is getting ready for delivery.

How the Work Connects

Think of it as mindfulness, but with a camera. You don’t need to know the Sunny 16 rule or worry about inverse square laws. You just need to feel. To notice light, shadow, and color. To find a little calm in a noisy world. And if I can make you smile while doing it—well, that’s the cherry on top.

Behind the Scenes

I’m a one-man show here—photographer, printer, marketer, web guy, researcher, and sometimes coffee-fetcher. Every decision, every print, every story is shaped by my eyes and hands. That’s what keeps this work personal, authentic, and unapologetically me.

See the Work in Action

Curious about how a photograph goes from my camera to your wall? Check out About Prints. Want to understand my journey and inspirations? Visit Meet Mike. These pages connect the dots, but here on About the Work, the spotlight is on the art itself—the emotion, the story, and the pause it can bring to your day.

Mike Dooley printing limited edition Signature Series fine art photography print in Rhode Island studio
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