Featured Artist Robert Sachs

Photographer Robert Sachs captures small moments and forgotten items that convey a sense of nostalgia. Enjoy and visit his website to see more.

 

 

Photography has been more than just a hobby for me; it has become a lens through which I’ve come to understand myself.

 

 

My photography journey began in high school. The school had its first-ever photo contest, and I entered. I had the perfect photo, a friend’s locker, and it was a complete disaster! The funny thing is, I knew I’d win with that photo; it was so unusual, but so simple.

 

 

My photography focuses on capturing the unnoticed moments that often go overlooked—falling down fences, old playground swings, and the delicate interplay of light and shadow on everyday items.

 

 

College led me to an Associate Arts degree in photography, equipping me with the tools I needed to be successful. After graduating, I moved to Hawaii and continued my photography training by working with a professional photographer. It was at this time that I found that everyday objects deserved to be noticed and photographed.

 

 

As time went on, I found that a liberal arts education wasn’t enough for me, so I searched out a four-year institution. I realized that I needed to work while I was in college, so I became a photographer working in the media department. I would receive my photo assignments daily and make sure they were finished by the end of the week. This was a 20-hour-a-week position, which gave me time to take classes and study.

 

 

College gave me a surprising realization: I loved teaching! So after college, I found a teaching job in elementary school, but that didn’t end my photography goals. During the week, I’d call the classroom my home, but on weekends, I would be out shooting.

 

 

My weekends were busy as the photography jobs continued to roll in. I found myself shooting weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and even portraits of clients. And all this time, I felt that something was missing from my photography. I needed to do photography for myself.

 

 

I started to realize that photographic opportunities were all around me and I could shoot what I wanted, on my own terms. I set a goal for my photography, I wanted my viewers to slow down and observe my photos through a different perspective, that there is beauty in everyday objects. And all of a sudden, a new world opened up in front of me.

 

 

As I said, I like to shoot the ordinary and can’t wait to explore new areas where those simple photos might exist. Whether it’s walking along the beach or exploring a new city, I know I won’t come away empty-handed. The photographs are there; I’ll just have to take the time and look.

 

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