ROBERT OSBORN has been capturing compelling photographic images for over a half-century. Born and raised in Southern California, Osborn’s passion for photography emerged amidst the state’s diverse natural landscapes. Twenty-five years ago, Osborn relocated to Livingston, Montana. Immersing himself in the rich cultural tapestry of the region, he began photographing Montana cowboys, culminating in the 2017 publication of the art photography book, The Cowboys of Central Montana: 50 Portraits.

Expanding his repertoire, Osborn began photographing Northern Plains Indians. In 2017, he was invited to photograph the homeless people of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, which resulted in the publication of the art photography book, The Street People of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Another art photography book of the people of the Crow Nation is now in progress.

In recognition of his respectful portrayal of both the traditional Indians and the homeless people of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Osborn was adopted into the Nakota Assiniboine tribe in 2018 and the Lakota Sioux tribe in 2019.

In the past two years, Osborn’s portrait photography has been presented in single-person exhibitions at the Bair Museum, the Bozeman Art Museum, and at the C.M. Russell Museum.

Osborn operates his own gallery in Livingston, Montana, where visitors can experience his profound visual narratives firsthand. His dedication to capturing the human spirit continues to inspire and influence the realm of fine art photography.

-Linda Williams, MA Founder and Executive Director Bozeman Art Museum