Expert Profiles

Robert Caplin

Documentary photographer

Robert Caplin is a NYC-based freelance photographer who specialises in documentary, travel, celebrities, and portraiture. He’s a regular contributor to The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and his work has been published in National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, among many other publications worldwide. His clients include individuals such as Justin Bieber, Tiki Barber, Victoria Justice, and organizations such as The International Emmy's, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Microsoft. Harper Colins published his long-term documentary as part of Justin Bieber's New York Times Bestselling visual autobiography, First Step 2 Forever, which has sold over a million copies in 25 languages.

Robert is founder and editor of the professional photography community and blog The Photo Brigade, which hosts live events, workshops, and weekly video podcasts interviewing professional photographers on the their careers and the Business of Photography.

Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like. - David Alan Harvey

All images © Robert Caplin