Gavin Doran
Photographer / Based in NYC/KRK
Gavin Doran was born on March 23, 1992, alongside his identical twin brother, Chase . He grew up on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, watching fishermen unload their catch behind HarborDocks and AJ's Bar and Grill. These...
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Focus:
Photographer, Photojournalist, Advertising, Curator, Writer, Travel, Still Life, Style, Creative, Photo Editor, Creative Director, Photography, Foreign, Portraiture, Lifestyle, Director of Photography, Freelance, Marketing, Humanitarian, Visual Communications , Explorer, Human Rights, Brand Identity Designer, Film Editor, Audience Growth Expert, Multimedia Journalist, Magazine, Editorial, Photo Shoots, Newspapers, Editing, Storyteller, Climate, Feature Journalist, Opinion Journalism, Education Journalism, Arts Journalism, Lifestyle Journalism, Digital Journalism, Print Journalism, International Photo Editor, History and Culture Desk, War, Feature Stories, International Stories, Outdoor adventure, Digital Media Production, Social Justice, Active, Fitness, Reportage, Visual Journalist, Visual Storyteller, Visual Storytelling
Skills:
Audio Recording, Adobe Illustrator, Apple Final Cut Pro, Book Layout/Design, Photo Editing, Art Direction, Copywriting, Photojournalism, Retouching, Film Photography, Marketing, Arts Journalism, News Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop
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Available in: NYC/KRK
Focused on:
Photographer, Photojournalist, Advertising, Curator, Writer, Travel, Still Life, Style, Creative, Photo Editor, Creative Director, Photography, Foreign, Portraiture, Lifestyle, Director of Photography, Freelance, Marketing, Humanitarian, Visual Communications , Explorer, Human Rights, Brand Identity Designer, Film Editor, Audience Growth Expert, Multimedia Journalist, Magazine, Editorial, Photo Shoots, Newspapers, Editing, Storyteller, Climate, Feature Journalist, Opinion Journalism, Education Journalism, Arts Journalism, Lifestyle Journalism, Digital Journalism, Print Journalism, International Photo Editor, History and Culture Desk, War, Feature Stories, International Stories, Outdoor adventure, Digital Media Production, Social Justice, Active, Fitness, Reportage, Visual Journalist, Visual Storyteller, Visual Storytelling
Skilled at:
Audio Recording, Adobe Illustrator, Apple Final Cut Pro, Book Layout/Design, Photo Editing, Art Direction, Copywriting, Photojournalism, Retouching, Film Photography, Marketing, Arts Journalism, News Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop
Coverage Regions:
Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania USA & Canada
Languages Spoken: English
Years of experience: 6 to 10
Gavin Doran was born on March 23, 1992, alongside his identical twin brother, Chase. He grew up on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, watching fishermen unload their catch behind HarborDocks and AJ's Bar and Grill. These characters sparked Gavin's curiosity and inspired his first portrait project; 'Sons of the Sea.'
In 2019, Gavin met Polish entrepreneur and artist Nicola Leończyk in New York City. They married at Książ Castle in northern Wałbrzych, Poland, in August 2023.
Three days into Russia's invasion, Gavin was photographing the refugee crisis at the Polish-Ukrainian border. Soon after, he boarded a supply train into L'viv.
His resulting photo project, 'Slava Ukraini,' documents the early days of one of the defining conflicts of our time.
Now traveling between his New York City studio and Poland, Gavin's passion for conveying the human condition transcends borders as he embarks on global assignments and campaigns. With a keen eye for detail and a profound empathy towards his subjects, Gavin's approach creates powerful images that deeply resonate with viewers.
For Gavin, photography is a philosophy that enables a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world. He finds beauty in the mundane, encourages gratitude, and helps others to discover their unique artistic voice.
Gavin's work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the:
- 2024 Independent Photographer Street Photo Award Finalist
- 2023 British Journal of Photography's 'Portrait of Humanity' Award
- 2023 Life Framer 'Color' Award
- 2022 British Journal of Photography's 'Decade of Change' Award
- 2022 Life Framer 'Human Body' Award
- 2022 Life Framer 'Street Photography' Award
With an unwavering dedication to his craft spanning 14 years and featuring in renowned publications such as Forbes, GQ, and Rolling Stone, Gavin's ambition remains undimmed. Eager to explore new creative frontiers, he looks forward to collaborating with clients and pushing the boundaries of the art form he holds dear.
Education
University of Florida