David Roberts is a photographic author and cultural documentarian working at the intersection of craft and conservation; exploring Southeast and East Asian history and heritage through iconoclastic yet superlative technical-artistic expression rooted in the European non-fotografie tradition of chiaroscuro and clair-obscur, balanced by philosophical introspection from contemporary stoicism. His legacy work (from Simple Nothings to Soul of the Planet) forms an evolving series of anthropological studies on the dissonance between lasting memory and relentless modernity. DRobertsPhoto stands as the bedrock of a post-social suite — made for permanence, not platform.

Following his formal departure from Fuji X Passion, having led the platform’s website content during his seven-month tenure with 10 articles, including 7 premium features (an unfortunate but necessary decision after a period of creative and logistical misalignment), David now leads all editorial and industry work independently, bringing supporting brands and optical manufacturers with him. David will honour his pre-committed articles for FUJILOVE Magazine, consciously balancing professional obligation with artistic integrity. As a self-taught photographer, he remains committed to contributing essential, first-hand insights from the field to the photographic community — now free of barriers and paywalls

In his personal work, upcoming project Discover Temples of Thailand expands the conversation from conservation to cultural documentation through cinematic fieldwork, and seminal ecosystems built for a post-social creative market.

The future is being built, from the ground up. One moment at a time.