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David Robertson's interest in photography developed over a number of years and is informed by an unusual mix of education, work experience and the allure of his homeland, Scotland.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies, David proceeded to build a business as a drystone waller. Concurrently, through hiking and discovering his native countryside, he developed a growing appreciation of Scotland's diverse landscapes and its cultural heritage which he...
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David Robertson's interest in photography developed over a number of years and is informed by an unusual mix of education, work experience and the allure of his homeland, Scotland.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies, David proceeded to build a business as a drystone waller. Concurrently, through hiking and discovering his native countryside, he developed a growing appreciation of Scotland's diverse landscapes and its cultural heritage which he began to document in photographs.

Today, with nearly twenty years experience as a professional photographer, David provides commissioned and stock photography to a wide range of commercial and editorial clients. With his wife, Sarah, he is also the co-author of a popular walking guidebook to Slovenia, a country both consider their second home. To Scotland and Slovenia add Norway, North Cyprus, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to round out his list of his photographic specialties.

David states that the path from dry stone walling to photography is relatively short: "The connection may not seem obvious, but there's a great deal of similarity between placing stones to achieve a balanced look and creating a balanced composition within the photographic frame".

When not working, David and Sarah can be found wandering the Scottish mountains recharging personal batteries and "bagging" the Munros - the open-to-debate 283 Scottish mountain peaks over 3,000 feet. A huge personal goal was reached in 2010 when they both completed their first Munro round. They are now well on their way into a second round.
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