David Obermyer
David Obermeyer is a documentary photographer and filmmaker living in Chicago, Illinois. His work has been exhibited in Chicago, and throughout the US. Solo shows at Uri-Eichan Gallery, Adventureland Gallery and Perspective Gallery. He is a part of the Midwest Photographers Project at the Museum of Contemporary in Chicago and is a former member of Perspective Gallery in
Evanston. His self-published book Treasure Beach was created as a tribute and gift to the people of Treasure Beach, Jamaica. Before starting a career as a photographer, he spent thirty years as a Production Sound Mixer for movies and TV. Some credits include Chi-Raq, Divergent, Stranger Than Fiction, Barbershop’s 1 and 2, Save the Last Dance and Men of Honor.
Stories from David Obermyer
