Rob is a Northeast Ohio fine art photographer who explores the beauty of creation through nature and landscape photography. Viewing his excursions as 'Playing Hide and Seek with God,' he utilizes creative techniques to capture and share a sense of the spiritual revelations he discovers. His images invite viewers into personal, divine moments that instill a strong sense of peace, hope, and connection.
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​National Awards & Honors
  • Winner, Fine Art America National TV Contest (2015): Selected by a prestigious juried panel chaired by internationally renowned photographer Anne Geddes. The winning image, Beside Still Waters, was featured in a nationwide television broadcast.
  • National Park Foundation Award (2017): Recognized as the "Fan Favorite" in the 2016 Share the Experience national photo contest celebrating the beauty of U.S. public lands.
Published Photography & Editorial Features
  • Akron Life Magazine: Featured cover artist for two distinct issues, showcasing signature fine art nature and landscape photography.
  • Hudson Life Magazine: Subject of a dedicated editorial feature highlighting artistic methodology and Northeast Ohio wildlife photography.
  • Green Islands Magazine (Summit Metro Parks): Frequent contributing photographer with multiple cover images and interior features documenting the ecological diversity, bald eagles, and natural beauty of Summit County's park system.
  • ScripType News (2025): Featured in a regional profile detailing fine art history and the artist's community presence.
  • Akron Beacon Journal (2013–2023): Multiple features covering contest victories, civic video projects, and public speaking engagements.
Public & Permanent Collections
  • Summa Health System: Specially selected works, including Unexpected Beauty and Reflections of Serenity printed on Willow Glass, are on permanent display in the Dr. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams Tower on the Akron Campus to provide a restorative visual experience for patients and visitors.
  • Stow Municipal Court: A curated selection of fine art photography, printed on metal, is featured on permanent public display.
Speaking Engagements & Commissions
  • Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society (2026): Presenter at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park on "Translating the Indescribable: Composition, Creative Editing, and Conveying the Full Experience."
  • Kent State University (2025): Guest lecturer for a university art seminar, presenting on aesthetics, composition, and fine art nature photography.
  • Akron Civic Commons & Let's Grow Akron (2023): Contributing visual artist for the community-wide Summit Lake Postcard Campaign, an initiative focused on the ecological revival of the urban sanctuary.
  • Summit Metro Parks (2013): Commissioned videographer for an 11-minute educational documentary detailing urban coyote research within the Northeast Ohio park system.
  • Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (2015): Featured speaker presenting "The Story Behind the Photos," exploring field methods in landscape, wildlife, and macro photography.

Take some time to browse his photos and experience God's beautiful Creation through his eyes. You can do this by browsing the print gallery on this site, following Rob's daily posts on Facebook, or browsing his work on FineArtAmerica.com. 
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