Roddy MacInnes

Roddy MacInnes is a Professor in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver, part of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic and artistic work is rooted in photography, with a strong emphasis on autobiographical expression and personal narrative.

• Institution: University of Denver
• School: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Department: School of Art and Art History
• Position: Professor of Photography

Roddy holds an MFA in Photography and Electronic Media from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1998), and a BA in Photographic Studies from Napier University, Scotland (1991). His research and creative practice explore themes such as identity, aging, the history of photography, visual anthropology, and the role of photography in incarceration contexts. As an autobiographical photographer, he has documented his life since 1964, using the camera as a tool for introspection and storytelling.

His recent creative project, Intimate Proximity, draws from a discovered 1917 photo album, examining the emotional and narrative potential of found images. His publications include self-published works such as Family Album (2017), which reviewers describe as a deeply personal and inspiring journey through life’s experiences. The articles and creative outputs reflect a consistent focus on memory, identity, and emotional resonance in visual form, primarily within the domain of fine art photography and personal documentary.

Roddy is a member of the Society for Photographic Education, indicating active engagement with the academic photography community. While no formal students or grants are listed, his artistic and scholarly contributions suggest ongoing mentorship and creative leadership.

He maintains a personal website at https://roddymac.com/home.html and can be reached at roddy.macinnes@du.edu. His office is located in University College (Josephine), Denver, CO.