Is a photographer based in Melbourne, Australia, but over the past two decades he has also lived and worked in the US and in various parts of Asia. As a photojournalist and documentary photographer, he has covered conflict, natural disasters and social issues through his images.

In addition to working with contemporary photographic media, Robert has also specialised in wet-plate collodion, the second major photographic technique invented by man. His focus is on making modern images, and in particular portraits, using this ancient technique.