After traveling the globe on assignment with his camera for 25 years, Rob was paralyzed by addiction and depression. He had poured his heart and soul into his photography career — but without the tools to manage his mental health, the adventures halted — at least for a time.

Just prior to COVID-19, Rob made the decision to face his demons. Instead of retreating into lifelong vices, he turned his lens and energy toward the awe-inspiring vistas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. What began as an effort to replace alcohol with peaks evolved into a deeper relationship with his son Yuri, his art, and the healing power of nature. Rob’s current work speaks to his gratitude for these places — for their limitless inspiration and the preciousness of our natural world.

In 2020, Rob shifted his focus from assignment photography to photography as an art practice, including several fundraising initiatives. This new direction led to two major exhibitions: Relief at the Bateman Centre in Victoria, and UPHIGH at the Canmore Museum. In 2023, Rob launched a project called Peak Week, inspired by a passionate goal to climb seven summits in seven consecutive days. In just over 14 months, Rob and his team have raised more than $50,000 for Impact Society.

Email: robert@lemermeyer.ca Cell: (403) 827.5338 Instagram: @24_peaks and @robertlemermeyer