Robb Hirsch

Biologist by training, naturalist by heart, and photographer by passion, Robb Hirsch has an intimate relationship with the natural world. This connection was established early during annual childhood visits to Yosemite, which forged his bond with this magical place. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California–Irvine, Robb began a career as a field biologist, working on a variety of projects

for California State Parks, the US Geological Survey, and several private firms. His love for traveling and exploration has taken him through Africa, Central America, Tasmania, and the western United States. Initially, photography was a means to document his work and travels, but it soon became the focus.

Robb’s photography has been featured in international competitions, calendars, magazines, and gallery showings, and he leads customized small-group photography workshops in Yosemite and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. In 2002, Robb and his wife, Regina, moved to Groveland, California, where they live with their son, Noah, and two dogs. They founded Mountain Sage, a coffeehouse, art gallery, music venue, plant nursery, and garden. Robb’s images and more information can be found at RobbHirschPhoto.com, and he is @robbhirschphoto on Instagram.