Warwick Center for the Arts

Mike Dooley is a Rhode Island-based seascape and landscape photographer known for capturing the quiet poetry of the natural world. The Art of the Seascape is an informative and inspirational presentation. Mike shares his personal approach to capturing the sea in all its moods.

"This isn’t about the ‘right’ way or the ‘wrong’ way—it’s simply the process and workflow that works for me. While there are some technical elements, the focus is on the art- what I see, what I feel, and what I think as I stand at the edge of the water. I’ll walk through the steps I take to notice what first caught my attention, and how I translate those fleeting feelings into a frame that has the power to move others."

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, you’ll walk away with ideas for slowing down, observing more deeply, and creating images that tell a story far beyond the technical.

"At its heart, this presentation is about connection—between myself and the scene, and between the final image and the viewer. The sea is never just waves and water- it’s mood, light, rhythm, and energy. My goal is to share how I transform those qualities into photographs that carry the same awe and wonder I experienced when I pressed the shutter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, you’ll walk away with ideas for slowing down, observing more deeply, and creating images that tell a story far beyond the technical."