After attending the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver, Robert relocated to Tucson, Arizona where he worked as a Lab Technician in the Film Processing Department at Photographic Works, a nationally recognized professional photographic lab and imaging center. During this time he was introduced to numerous well known photographers who quickly became instrumental to his own personal developement as a professional artist. Robert has spent the last ten years as a freelance photographer and Digital Imaging Specialist, and has worked for several successful companies and organizations including the Tucson Unified School District, Habitat For Humanity Tucson Chapter, and Old World Auctions of Sedona, Arizona.