An Evening with Photographer Paul Mobley

The event will culminate in the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, awarded to Paul by CCS President Don Tuski.
This lecture is presented in partnership with Fujifilm and will include representatives on site throughout the evening to showcase exciting products and answer questions.

Wendell Anderson Auditorium
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
Free parking is available in CCS’s Brush Street parking structure. For a map and directions to the College for Creative Studies Ford Campus, visit ccsdetroit.edu.

Artist Bio
Paul Mobley is an American portrait photographer celebrated for creating intimate, timeless images that reveal the personality and spirit of his subjects. He trained at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and then moved to New York City, where he studied portraiture and assisted renowned photographers including Annie Leibovitz and David Langley before launching his own career.
Mobley’s commercial work spans corporate, editorial, and advertising photography, with clients ranging from major brands like Apple, Microsoft, Ford, and American Express to celebrities and entertainers across film, comedy, and music. His portraiture is known for its emotional depth and authenticity, achieved through his ability to quickly connect with people of all walks of life.
In addition to commercial assignments, Mobley is widely recognized for his long-form personal projects and photography books, which include:

• American Farmer — a touring exhibition and book capturing the lives of U.S. farmers.
• Everyday Heroes — portraits of Americans dedicated to helping others.
• If I Live to Be 100 — intimate portraits of centenarians from all 50 states.
• American Firefighter — portraits and stories of firefighters across the country.

These bodies of work reflect his deep interest in everyday people leading extraordinary lives and his commitment to storytelling through images.
In 2027, International Arts and Artists, in association with Paul Mobley, announced his second traveling exhibition and national museum tour inspired by his acclaimed portrait photography. Titled If I Live to Be 100: Centenarian Portraits, the exhibition features full-scale portraits of remarkable Americans who have celebrated their 100th birthdays.
He is also a keynote speaker, sharing insights on creativity, connection, and the art of portraiture with audiences around the world.
Mobley splits his time between Michigan, New York and Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Suzanne. Outside of photography, he enjoys traveling, sampling tequila in Mexico, and coming home for his mother’s Italian cooking.

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