Who am i?

My birth name is Robert, of the family Bengtson;
since the past few years, I’m also known as Roban.

A photographer / visual artist for nearly 30 years, projects span a wide range of people, places, clients, subjects, experiences, and more.

Throughout has been the joy, honor, and intention to use creativity to make a difference in people’s lives. Whether it’s an authentic headshot, commercial photography for a local business, or interactive art and life affirming experiences to uplift and inspire the human spirit… at the essence has been my own curiosity and awe with this experience of being in this realm we call ‘home’.

I arrived here in the Spring of 1969 while my parents were living in Milan, Italy as expats. Moving back to the states at 3-months, I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and eventually found myself as an undergraduate at Brown University, which is where I took the introductory class at the Rhode Island School of Design that unexpectedly started my photography career and the ever-evolving world(s) of creativity.

For over three decades I’ve called the San Francisco Bay Area home, loving this land where the redwoods meet the mountain meets the sea meets the open mind.

To learn more about how I might be able to support you, your brand, or your business… reach out anytime. I’d love to see how I can help.

– Roban