About Bonnie Arbittier

Bonnie Arbittier is an award-winning photojournalist raised in upstate New York and rural Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Fine Arts and French. Her ideal photograph contains beautiful light and intimacy. Currently in Philadelphia, PA. All images copyright Bonnie Arbittier.

bonniearbittier@gmail.com
mobile: 717 487 6447
instagram: @bonniearbittier

Select Publications
Wall Street Journal
Vice
Maclean's Magazine
Roads & Kingdoms
Philadelphia Inquirer
Teach For America
York Dispatch

Work Experience
San Antonio Report - Staff Photojournalist
Victoria Advocate - Photojournalist Intern
Annie Leibovitz Photography Studio - Photography Intern
The Photo Society - Editing and Transcription
alice + olivia - Graphic Design Intern

Awards
Institute for Nonprofit News, Third Place and Honorable Mention
Texas Veterans Commission, 2018 Excellence in Media Awards
Benjamin Franklin Scholar and Magna Cum Laude
Becky Young Fine Arts Award in Photography
UPenn Fine Arts Outstanding Junior Award
University of Pennsylvania Jamaica Photography Travel Grant
Mary L. and Matthew S. Santirocco College Alumni Society Grant

Exhibitions
Rivard Report: From the Archive, Gonzales Gallery, 2019
Bloodbuzz, S.M.A.R.T., Solo Show, 2018
Feature Shoot, Group Show, 2015
Through the Fire Studios Gallery, Group Show, 2015
Charles Addams Gallery, Group Show, 2014
Goldilocks Gallery, Group Show, 2014
Charles Addams Gallery, Group Show, 2013

Workshops
Mountain Workshops - Cynthiana, KY, 2019

Interviews
CanvasRebel Magazine - Los Angeles, CA, 2024