Frequently Asked Questions
About the Artist
Who is Bobby Izquierdo?
Bobby Izquierdo is a fine art photographer based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. After a career as an electrical engineer specializing in video compression and image quality analysis, he retired in 2023 to focus full-time on fine art photography. He works from Oasis Studio at Meadowview and is a member of the Chatham Artists Guild and an exhibiting artist at the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts.
What awards has Bobby received?
Bobby’s photography has been recognized in local, state, and international competitions. Recent highlights include a Gold Award at the London Photography Awards for End of an Era: The Cathode Ray Tube, Honorable Mentions for 71 Seconds to Midnight and Midnight Cuban Diary, and First Place at both the Chatham County and North Carolina State SilverArts Exhibitions for Wildflowers on Rustic Wood.
What artistic influences shape Bobby’s work?
Bobby’s still life photography draws on the dramatic use of light and shadow in Caravaggio’s paintings and the symbolic traditions of the Dutch still life masters. His approach to narrative and atmosphere is also shaped by cinema, painting, and literature — particularly artists who create mood through restraint and suggestion rather than spectacle.
The Photography
What type of photography does Bobby create?
Bobby creates three bodies of work: narrative still life photography, which uses carefully arranged objects to explore memory, time, and human experience; objects and memory photography, which focuses on vintage tools and instruments that carry traces of age and use; and architectural nightscape photography, which captures the cinematic atmosphere of buildings and streetscapes in Pittsboro and surrounding communities.
Are Bobby’s architectural nightscapes actually taken at night?
No — each nightscape begins as a photograph taken at early sunrise or late evening (blue hour), when soft ambient light preserves crisp detail in the architecture and sky. The night atmosphere is then constructed in post-processing using Lightroom and Photoshop: Bobby darkens the sky, cools the tones, paints shadows by hand, and adds warm glows to windows and street lamps. The result sits between two worlds — part photograph, part art — real buildings transformed into cinematic nightscapes.
What objects appear in the still life work?
Bobby’s still life work features vintage scientific instruments (Geiger counters, ammeters, measuring devices), obsolete electronics (vintage radios, cathode ray tubes, cameras), handmade artifacts, clocks, books, journals, flowers, fruit, and found objects. He chooses items that carry traces of human experience and can function as visual metaphors for time, memory, and change.
What themes does Bobby’s photography explore?
Bobby’s work explores memory, time, technology, obsolescence, fragility, and the human experience. He is interested in how ordinary objects become emotionally charged when placed in a particular context — a worn radio or a vintage camera can suggest entire histories without directly explaining them. His architectural nightscapes explore the quiet beauty of community and the relationship between light, shadow, and place.
Creative Process
How does Bobby create his photographs?
Bobby begins each still life with a sketch to establish composition and emotional direction. He then builds the physical set in the studio — a process that can take hours or days — carefully arranging objects, adjusting backgrounds, and refining the lighting strategy before making the final exposure. He approaches the studio like a stage: every object has a purpose, every shadow has weight, and every highlight contributes to the visual rhythm of the image.
How long does it take to create a single photograph?
Creating a single still life can take anywhere from one day to several days. Bobby begins with concept sketches, builds the physical set, repeatedly adjusts objects and lighting, then makes the final exposure. For architectural nightscapes, constructing the night scene in post-processing — painting shadows and sculpting light by hand — adds considerable additional time on top of the initial shoot.
Prints & Purchasing
Are fine art prints available for purchase?
Yes. Selected works are available as museum-quality archival pigment prints produced for exceptional detail, tonal depth, and longevity. Prints are offered in several sizes and display options for homes, offices, galleries, and private collections. Bobby also accepts selected commissions and exhibit opportunities.
What are the edition sizes?
Each photograph is produced as a limited edition of 25 prints. Once an edition sells out, no additional prints are made from that image, ensuring each collector receives a genuinely limited work.
Where can I buy Bobby Izquierdo’s photography?
You can purchase Bobby’s photography through this website, in person at the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts (49-A Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312; 919-704-8552), or through the Chatham Artists Guild. Bobby is happy to answer questions about available artwork, print sizes, framing, and pricing — use the contact form to reach him directly.
Does Bobby accept commissions?
Yes. Bobby accepts selected commissions, including custom architectural nightscape photography shoots. If you are interested in commissioning a piece for your home, office, or a specific location, reach out via the contact form on the website.
Where can I see Bobby’s work in person?
Bobby is a permanent exhibiting artist at the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts in historic downtown Pittsboro, NC, and participates regularly in juried exhibitions at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, the Arts Incubator in Siler City, and Cary Photographic Artists exhibitions throughout the year.
How can I contact Bobby Izquierdo?
Use the contact form at bobbyizquierdophoto.com/contact-bobby-izquierdo-photography/ for questions about artwork, prints, exhibits, workshops, or photography services. You can also reach the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts at (919) 704-8552 or [email protected].