Robert Carr-Hartley
Kenyan born, Robert has developed a close relationship
with the Samburu of the Kipsing area in Northern Kenya, an affinity that
has spanned over 18 years. This has allowed him to capture rare and
private moments amongst a people that are usually inhibited by
photography. Furthermore, his own sensitive personality is expressed in
these beautiful images.
Robert operates a successful safari business running luxury mobile
tented safaris and this unique lifestyle has enabled him to pursue his
passion for photography over the years.
His photographic work has attracted worldwide acclaim. For the past
four years he has been voted Kenyan Photographer of the Year.
Robert's family, one of the oldest settler families in Kenya arriving
in the late 1800's, have a unique and special part in the history of the
country. His family business was tourism and live animal capture ( now
banned in Kenya) which offered him a unique upbringing with wild animals
and the wide open spaces of East Africa. Robert's father Roy, and mother
Judy, now live in Nairobi. Together with his brother
they own a company called
Safariland Inc. that specializes in high end safaris. Robert's
sister who is married with three children lives in Singapore
He is married to Angela Sheldrick, the artistic daughter of two
famous parents, the late David Sheldrick, the founder Warden of Kenya’s
Tsavo National Park, and Dr Daphne Sheldrick, famous for the rearing of
orphaned infant elephants as well as many other orphaned animals. He has
two sons, Taru (named for Tsavo) who is three years old, and Roan, aged
one.
If you would like to contact Robert, please e-mail
him at:
rc-h@africaonline.co.ke
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