Imageville

Gary’s got a great eye for fun subject matter. This gallery is a must see if you are in Palm Spring.

It may be easy to dismiss Imageville as a so-​called «tourist stop.» But that’s more a reflection of an ignorant eye rather than what the place really is, a photo-​fabulous candy store FOR the eye! Certainly you get photographer Gary Dorothy’s personal and unique perspective on Palm Springs proper, but once you invest some time inside the mind of Mr. Dorothy, you realize he’s part artist, part journalist, part dropper of acid, part child, and part rebel! I mean who hires a helicopter in the wee off-​hours, just to catch a 26 foot sculpture of Marilyn Monroe waking up to greet her fans? Who, under threat of Secret Service agents climbs a tree in 112 degree summer desert heat to catch the belly of Air Force One? Who walks Time Square in the middle of a storm to catch the remnants of a cheap black umbrella covered in consumeristic neon light? Who takes a Ferris Wheel ride to record exclusive images of 10,000 shirtless gay men, tea-​dancing at one of the planets biggest music events? And after all is said and done, who sits, satisfied with nothing but an iconic sock-​monkey, a white backdrop, and a roll of film? Gary Dorothy, that’s who. So weather your «in Kansas anymore» or not, visit Imageville and get your imagination on!

When I first moved to Palm Springs, I took notice of the large beautiful photos in the window of Imageville. When I finally went in, I was surprised to learn that they are all taken by the owner (Gary Dorothy). Hundreds, maybe thousands, of them — each one interesting in it’s own way — taken by same guy. Wow.
Many of the photos are taken in and around Palm Springs, but there are some other that are from Gary’s travels. Loving Palm Springs as I do, it’s fun to see it through Gary’s eyes. He has such a fine eye for detail and color, and his photos are the kind of thing that each time I look at a photo I’ve seen before, I notice something new.
Words can’t really express how good the photos are. If you are a fan of photography, go check it out.

Gary Dorothy has such amazing photography art, I have 2 pieces in my house! gary is the coolest guy too!

When I first visited Palm Springs a few years back I loved and wanted a photo of the old Rancho Mirage Car Wash sign with the elephant on it. I walked by Imageville and saw numerous iterations of it through the window and was stunned by the breadth of the gallery.
Gary, the owner, has a perspective to his photos that resonated with me. He also happens to be a super nice guy who took time to understand what my needs were, and to explain the «back story» behind the images I liked. I have gone to the shop several times since then and learn a bit more about Palm Springs each time I see one of his images and what it represents. He also has photographs of other areas outside of the desert as well.
I would put Imageville on the ‘must see’ list if you are going to be in Downtown Palm Springs. Definitely worth the trip.

This man is a great photographer. His art is unique and beautiful.

On a stroll with my doggie, Gary Dorothy saw me gazing at his photographs in the display window and came to the doorway to chat…
His artistic eye is keen and his desert images are intriguing and inspiring. And this man is so friendly, welcoming me to town, offering a few interesting and helpful pointers about life here. He didn’t roll out the sales spiel too much (his charm goes a long way), he didn’t have to. His photos speak for themselves. I couldn’t resist buying an oh-​so-​cool shot of Joshua Tree at sunrise for our new house!
Now, I need to go out to JT at sunrise to experience that for myself…
And if you’re a dog lover like me, ask to see the shots of his doggies (if they’re not on display.)

The guy takes great photos. Nearly every image is fun and artistic and gallery worthy. He’s also friendly and happy to chat or answer questions. His prices are a bit high, but generally worth it for the quality of the product. I just wish art would sometimes go on sale!

When it comes to capturing the essence of an image, Gary Dorothy is a master at finding the right light, angle and frame. Imageville is filled with a wide variety of photographic art that rivals the best in the business. No trip to Palm Springs would be complete with a tour of his gallery.

When in Palm Springs, visit Imageville for art that is beautiful, collectible and affordable. Imageville features the incredible photography of artist/​proprietor Gary Dorothy.
I first encountered IMAGEVILLE gallery years ago while walking along Indian Canyon with my corgi and, with interest, peaked into the windows of this amazing gallery. Gary opened the door and welcomed both me and my pet inside! I’ve since noticed that IMAGEVILLE is very dog-​friendly and I’ve been back many times to enjoy Gary’s masterful eye and technique presented in his photos of Palm Springs, California, and beyond. I’ve never felt any pressure, or encountered any pitch to buy anything (I do love what I have purchased, though!). Gary truly seems pleased just to have people stop in and enjoy his work.
As an amateur photographer, I am definitely impressed (and humbled) by Gary Dorothy’s photography. Check it out!

Gary captures the beauty of the local area, and snapshots of life that are colorful, rich, and entrancing.
I am proud to own a number of his works. His shop is a highlight of visiting Palm Springs.

Located in the heart of the village, the gallery’s slogan is «Visit Imageville, take home Palm Springs.» All of the art photography and large canvases are the work of owner, Gary Dorothy. He has a knack for finding just the right image for a special gift, to decorate a large wall or beautify a small corner of your home. To view unique images of Palm Springs, the surrounding mountains and deserts drop in for a delightful visit.

I was drawn into Imageville by the unique large canvas photographs in the windows. I keep returning because there are always new photographs on display. Gary, the owner and artist, is both friendly and also extremely helpful. Unique pictures with a chance to talk with artist. A must in palm springs.

We loved sooooo many of Gary’s pictures! He does awesome work and a really great guy too! :) It’s a MUST when you’re in Palm Springs stop by there to check out his work.