Rob Culpepper

Empathy still has the power to stop us in our tracks and connect us to people and brands who values we share—despite whatever visual noise we encounter day-to-day. Photographing countless real people in the decade since I became a working photographer has taught me how to push my subjects to "speak" authentically in gesture and expression. While I love the technical aspects of the craft, this human-centered focus defines my photography and is what I most enjoy about making pictures. Brands I've worked for include Valvoline, Vulcan Materials, Google, UVA Medical, Alabama Power, The Equal Justice Initiative, Habitat for Humanity, The New York Times, ESPN, Monocle, and more.