Robert Ascroft

Photographer and Director Robert Ascroft’s clean, classic images have made him a favorite among Art Directors, Photo Editors, Fashion Designers and Publicists alike. His sense of style and personality are reflected in the imagery he creates. The ability to quickly connect with subjects and create a comfortable environment has gained him access to coveted celebrities and assignments.

After establishing himself in the music industry as an award winning Art Director and Designer, Robert began shooting many of these assignments himself. This gave him a vehicle to explore his photographic style, publish work and build an impressive client base. His innate sense for Art Direction and Design are a recognized asset to his clientele. He holds multiple Addy, How Magazine and Print Magazine Awards for his work.

Robert turned his keen eye towards directing in 2008. He has since done 4 short films, Directed Commercial Television spots, as well as beauty/fashion pieces. His highly developed images in the still photography world translate directly to his work as a filmmaker.

His national and international client list includes record companies, magazines, fashion designers and advertising agencies such as Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, New York Times Magazine, CBS, NBC, FOX, SHOWTIME, Proctor & Gamble, Harper’s Bazaar, SONY Music, Gotham, Details, Rolling Stone, Narciso Rodriguez, Universal Music, Arista Records, RCA, Paul Mitchell, Proenza Schouler, J Walter Thompson, Vogue and Warner Bros. among others.  His celebrity clientele reads as the who’s who of today’s top actors, actresses, musicians, athletes, entertainers and public figures.

Robert was raised in Rochester, New York – Corporate Headquarters of the Eastman Kodak Company. His father, a retired executive of Kodak, was an early influence in his pursuit of a career in image making.

Robert currently divides his time between his residences in New York and Los Angeles.