Rob Tilley
Medium:
Photography
Studio: Phyllis Ray Studio
11119 NE 68th St
Phone: 425.827.6128
Website
I bought my first single
lens reflex camera more than 35 years ago when I
traveled to Japan at the age of 15. Since then I have
always been fascinated by photography, travel and
Japanese culture. During college I majored in East
Asian Studies and until December, 2003, I lived in Japan
on and off for a total of more than 15 years. In
addition to photography, I have always loved getting out
into the wilderness. There is nothing I enjoy more than
hiking in the mountains and exploring backcountry
trails. Photographing nature and wildlife is the
perfect combination of my dual passions for photography
and the outdoors.
While most graphic arts
start with a blank canvas, photography is the exact
opposite. A photographer’s greatest challenge is to
create order out of chaos. I strive to create images
that are graphically bold and simple, as well as
emotionally moving, creating a bond between the subject
and the viewer. I also enjoy using the visual impact of
color in relation to all of our senses. My photography
encompasses a wide variety of subjects to create images
that convey the magic and beauty of our world and
hopefully enable the viewer to feel the wonder and awe
that I experience while photographing it. Whether
photographing nature or a Japanese temple, my long
association with Japan often influences the way I see
and subsequently my images.
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