After travelling the globe on assignment with his camera for 25 years Rob was paralyzed with 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 bit.

Just prior to COVID19 Rob decided to face his demons. Instead of retreating to lifelong vices, he turned his lens and energy to the awe-inspiring vistas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. What began as the intention to replace alcohol with peaks, has turned into a deeper relationship with his son Yuri, his art, and the healing power of nature. Rob’s current work speaks of his gratitude for these places, for their limitless inspiration and the preciousness of our natural world.

In 2020, Rob pivoted his focus from assignment photography, to photography as an art practice which included fundraising initiatives. This new focus produced two major exhibitions: Relief at The Bateman Centre in Victoria, and UPHIGH at the Canmore Museum. In 2023, Rob started a project called Peak Week, inspired by a crazed passion to climb 7 summits in 7 consecutive days.  In just over 14 months, Rob and his team have raised over $50K for the www.impactsociety.com.

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