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