Robbie Francis

Robbie Francis can alternate between photography and videography without missing a shot. 

The longtime Asheville resident and seasoned creator will be part of an increased emphasis on visual storytelling from the Communications Department as our Creative Media Specialist, working on independent projects and collaborating with Director of Video Operations Chris Childers and Director of Publications Donna Wheeler P’21. 

You’ve probably seen Mr. Francis’s work before and just not known it. His freelance business, Francis Filmworks, produces content for regional camps, schools, and businesses. He was part of the Carolina Day School marketing and communications department from 2013 to 2022 and prior to that was a teacher at Carolina Day's Key School for 11 years. 

Mr. Francis holds a B.A. in English and a master’s degree in education, both from Montreat College. 

He can trace his love for photography back to high school and creating prints inside a traditional darkroom, rediscovering it in a digital world 16 years ago. 

Mr. Francis has resided in the Asheville area since 1996 and currently lives with his wife, Alisa, and their sons, Finn and Westley. He has two older daughters, Olive and Lucy. 

For fun, Mr. Francis likes to collect and listen to records – seeking out the nearest local shop when he is on the road. Seeing new places and traveling in general appeals to Mr. Francis. When he is here in the area, he enjoys mountain biking and canoe camping.