Robert started out working as a cine cameraman on location in Tanzania for TV series “Jane Goodall and the World of Animal Behavior.” He lived in Kenya from 1976-79 doing wildlife photography and as a photographic stringer for Time, Life and other magazines. Since 1980, Robert has been a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine, crafting text and photos for numerous stories in the U.S., Africa, Asia and South America. Besides National Geographic, Robert’s photos have appeared in Geo, Natural History, Outside, Audubon, New York Times Sunday Magazine, Scientific American and other magazines and books. Robert appeared in and wrote narration for National Geographic Explorer film Zaire River Journey. He also wrote the story for and was Associate Producer of the TNT Original film Glory & Honor that premiered March 1, 1998.