About
David Rathbone (b. 1983) is an American photographer, printmaker, and woodworker living and working in Virginia Beach, VA. His work explores the beauty of landscapes and our connection to them.
In 2014, David founded Saw & Mitre Frame Company where he has worked with hundreds of photographers to display their work in his handcrafted frames.
As an accomplished woodworker and photographer, David seeks to create a complete experience for the viewer. Handcrafting both the prints and the frames allows for a truly unique work of art.
David holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing (‘05) and a Masters in Business Administration (‘11) from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Prior to setting off on his own creative endeavors he worked in various corporate roles. He is a self-taught photographer.
Most recently he has exhibited work at the Panopticon Gallery in Boston, Massachusetts .
Exhibitions
Upcoming, November 2025 - Solo Exhibit, Big Water at the Virginia Beach Arts Center
Upcoming, February 2025 - Panopticon Gallery, Boston, MA, Group Show
January 2025 - Praxis Gallery & Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN, Group Show
October 2024 - Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR, Group Show
October 2024 - Decode Gallery, Tucson, AZ, Group Show
July 2024 - Amos Eno Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, Group Show
March 2024 - Brock Gallery, Virginia Beach Arts Center, Virginia Beach, VA, Group Show
July 2022 - Brock Gallery, Virginia Beach Arts Center, Virginia Beach, VA, Group Show
May 2022 - Brock Gallery, Virginia Beach Arts Center, Virginia Beach, VA, Group Show
Recognition
2024 - Monochrome Awards, Honorable Mention
2024 - Judge, Monovisions Black & White Photography Awards
2024 - reFocus Awards, Bronze & People’s Choice Awards
2022 - 3rd Prize, Virginia Beach Arts Center