Robb Hirsch
Board Member
About Robb
Biologist by training, naturalist by heart and photographer by passion Robb Hirsch has an intimate relationship with the natural world. This connection was established early during annual childhood visits to Yosemite, forging a bond with this magical place. Following an undergraduate degree from UC Irvine, he began a career as a field biologist, working on a variety of projects for California State Parks, USGS and several private firms. Concurrently, his love for traveling and exploration led him through Africa, Central America and the Western United States. Photography was originally a means to document his work and travels but soon became the focus. His photography has been featured in international competitions, calendars, magazines and gallery showings and he leads customized, small group photography workshops in Yosemite and surrounding Sierra Nevada. Robb’s debut book, The Nature of Yosemite- A Visual Journey, published in 2019 by the Yosemite Conservancy combines imagery of the park with text teaching about the natural history. In 2002 he and his wife moved to Groveland, CA, where they still live with their son and two dogs, and opened Mountain Sage a combination photo gallery, coffeehouse, music venue, plant nursery and gardens. His images and more info can be found at www.RobbHirschPhoto.com.
I endeavor to create visually compelling images that evoke emotion and an appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us. -R. Hirsch