Robert
Artist, Trailside Hiker, Country Side Explorer,
and sometimes driving an old red truck.
Growing up on a farm in Southern Ontario, I spent a lot of time outdoors. Catching frogs at the pond, climbing trees and riding my bike through orchards and hay fields.
After spending much of my career indoors as a video editor, I always look forward to being outside exploring the countryside, camera in hand. My guiding principle is simple: "I pulled over for this." Whether it's a lone tree, a pastoral landscape, or hidden trailside view, I find beauty in the unexpected. I am thrilled to capture those chance moments – the "encountered pictures" that emerge through fortunate accidents. My goal is to create images that invite contemplation, to linger, discover, and to be moved.
These are not just photographs – they are stories waiting to be experienced. Let your walls become a canvas, inviting conversation and connection.
Residing in Holland Landing north of Toronto Ontario, I am fortunate to have many trails and rural areas to spend time outdoors. My wish is that these images will brighten your day.
Robert’s Biography
Robert Alsop is a photographer in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, focusing on local rural landscapes. His interest in photography started in high school. After earning a Biology degree from the University of Guelph, he worked in communications for a conservation agency and later as a video editor for 20 years. Upon retiring, he completed a Photography Certificate at Humber College.
My ABCs of Photography: Robert Alsop - Humber Polytechnic
Robert’s photos have been featured on the covers of municipal calendars for the Town of East Gwillimbury as well as in the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario (MFOA) calendar.
His work was exhibited by the Ontario Greenbelt Foundation at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. He received an Honorable Mention in Humber College’s 2019 photo contest, won first place with a bluebird photo for the Greenbelt Foundation in 2020, and took first place in event photography at the 2019 Coldwater Steampunk Festival. Recently, Robert Alsop is a featured artist in a jury exhibition at the Dufferin County Museum in 2025.
As a curious outdoor photographer Robert is always on the lookout for creative images that tell a story.
Robert with his photo for the Ontario Green Belt Foundation exhibit at the McMichael Canadian Art Gallery