Hi, I’m Darrek Robertson, a photographer based in Columbus, Ohio

Human essence, framed in a picture

Life is made of thousands of fleeting moments. Most of which we are too busy to notice, even though that’s exactly where our human essence is hidden. These captures document those moments.

More about me
Black and white portrait photograph showing someone wearing glasses and a dark shirt against a light background.
Purple-lit industrial tower silhouettes are projected as ghostly shadows on a white wall creating an atmospheric display.
Dramatic purple and pink sunset sky reflects over dark rippling water with a silhouetted treeline on the horizon.
A tranquil blue pond reflects trees and a lighthouse-like structure in a park setting during spring.
Vibrant pink and orange lily flowers blooming against dark background with glowing petals and stamens.
A white barn sits on a lush green field under dramatic stormy clouds with golden sunlight breaking through at sunset.
Park bench along a winding garden path with lush greenery and trees at sunset.
Abstract expressionist cityscape painting with bold red and blue buildings against dark sky in rough brushstrokes.
Bronze sculpture reflects in dark water surrounded by fallen autumn maple leaves and golden trees in a tranquil garden setting.
Artistic black and white portrait of flowing dark hair decorated with small white daisies in a ethereal style.

“ A camera is a tool, a time machine that captures memories that fleet away. ”

(Darrek Robertson)