Andrew Roberts is a large format photographer based in Switzerland and working everywhere.
Originally from the US, Andrew has spent the better part of his adult life living in Switzerland. His explorations have led him to in-depth exploration and a deep understanding of the stunning mountains and villages of Switzerland. Currently, this is where the majority of his art is created.
Andrew is both meticulously detail-oriented and creatively inspired when shooting a new piece. He tracks the position of the sun across the sky through the seasons, traces the shadow angles throughout the day, the progression of seasonal colours and snow cover, and the list goes on. He often visits each location 6 or 7 times through the seasons to gain an understanding of the place and the balance of colours, light and mood that will best capture the beauty of that particular location.
Most of Andrew's pieces are created with large format cameras on analog film. He has an intimate understanding of these beautiful machines, from an Intrepid 4x5 (Lucille) to his Shen Hao 617 (Curtis) and his Chamonix 4x5 (Mumford), just to name a few. These cameras haven't changed much over the past 200 years. While they are heavy and time consuming to set up, they also create a unique depth and feel in the final piece when compared to digital images.
The slow and intentional nature of this type of photography matches well to Andrew's overall life approach. He appreciates having a deep feeling for his subject matter, understanding the intricacies of his tools and craft, and his own sense of proportion and composition. All of this comes together to create pieces that each represent their own stories and are created with love.
All pieces shown on the website are available for sale in various sizes. He also develops commissioned pieces based on the individual needs of each client.
andrew@atelier181.org