Meet Robin
ARTIST STATEMENT
Photography is the lens through which I navigate and interpret the world. I consider myself a visual storyteller and bring my camera everywhere I go (even when it annoys my family), seeking compelling moments and capturing stories within an image. I am a pet sitter by day, which enables me to indulge in my passion for photographing inspiring people during all of my available time.
The heart of my work celebrates humanity. I constantly strive to connect with strangers, learn their stories, and honor their uniqueness in a photograph.
As an avid traveler, I enjoy visiting new places to see how people live, celebrate, pray, and simply go about their daily lives. I particularly love photographing cultural events, performance art, local festivals, and Pride parades, where I can capture the self-expression, love, and power on display.
I aim to share my vision with room for interpretation so that viewers can create their own stories through their personal perspectives. I hope my art conveys the joyful elements of humanity and represents individuals with honesty and integrity. If my photographs can touch a viewer on a soulful, positive level, I am gratified.
BIO
My name is Robin Zygelman. I grew up in West Islip, Long Island, and have spent the past decade capturing images in Boca Raton, Florida. When I was in my 20s, I took a darkroom course at the New School in New York City, and that is where my love of photography was born.
After a successful career in the publishing and media industries and raising my two children, I rediscovered my passion four decades later. My friend taught me about digital photography during a trip to Italy, and I enrolled in classes at a local community center as soon as I returned home. In light of the pandemic, I have shifted to Zoom for weekly photography critiques with The Art of Photography International.
I am now able to pursue my craft and follow my dream of photographing captivating people and scenes that catch my eye. I believe I am a work in progress and will spend the rest of my life learning and growing as a visual artist. I hope you enjoy my images as much as I’ve enjoyed collecting them.