BobbyShakes
Orett Robinson
Concert, culture and sports photographer. Bristol-born, Jamaican roots, Boston-based. In the pit since 1996, with more than 10,000 shows and 500 artists documented and over a billion image impressions.
Selected artists
- Jay-Z
- Lauryn Hill
- Snoop Dogg
- Buju Banton
- Jimmy Cliff
- Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Toots and the Maytals
- Wu-Tang Clan
- 50 Cent
- Stephen Marley
- George Clinton
- Wyclef Jean
- Machel Montano
- Yellowman
- Black Uhuru
- Method Man
- Jill Scott
- Kabaka Pyramid
- Kes
- Walshy Fire
The work
Reggae and dancehall. The New England scene, from arena headliners to Island Saturdays at Alchemy in Providence, the longest-running dancehall night in the region, shot every weekend.
Soca and Carnival. The Boston Caribbean Carnival and J'ouvert each August, plus the mas bands, soca collectives and promoters that keep the culture moving year-round.
Sports. Every Red Sox World Series since 2004. Ringside at Lomachenko vs. Ortiz, Madison Square Garden, 2022.
Fashion and brands. Official photographer for the Ed Hardy fashion show at Mantra, Boston, in 2009, and brand work for Ed Hardy and Handsome Boy clothing from 2006 to 2011, before Instagram existed.
Published in
The Boston Globe, New York Post, Boston magazine and The Bay State Banner.
Vogue Knitting, Skope Magazine, High Times and Skunk Magazine.
Record
- Now
- Host, #SHAKESCITYUNCUT, live Mondays 9PM ET on YouTube
- 2025
- Boston Caribbean American Association Award
- 2021
- Listing photographs of a Jamaica Plain condo's open-concept bathroom, shot for Boston Trust Realty Group, went viral and ran in Boston magazine, The Boston Globe, CBS and Fox Business, among others
- 2017
- Photographs in High Times, "Would You Smoke Out Of This Million Dollar Pipe?", on Kevin Murray's glass skeleton at Milked, Watertown
- 2009
- Official photographer, Ed Hardy fashion show, Mantra, Boston
- 2008–2011
- Brand influencer and photographer for the Ed Hardy store on Newbury Street, Boston, from its opening
- 2006–2008
- Brand influencer for Handsome Boy clothing, before Instagram existed
- 2000
- Assistant sound engineer, Hangmen 3, No Skits Vol. 1 (The Source Sound Labs)
- 1998
- Founded bobbyshakes.com, one of the first reggae platforms online, while doing street team and promotions for The Source Magazine and JAM'N 94.5 FM
- 1996
- First show in the pit
Ventures
bobbyshakes.com is the reggae and dancehall culture hub, online since 1998. FLYAHS is a curated event board for the scene. The professional portfolio lives at orettrobinson.com.
Training
Associate degree in sound engineering, Massachusetts College of Communication. Graphic arts, Don Bosco Technical High School.
Work with me
Available for tour and press photography, artist campaigns, brand activations and licensing from a 30-year archive.