Roger Tiley (Rog), was born in 1960, growing up in a small mining community in the South Wales Valleys. Indeed, many of his relatives
were coal miners.
Whilst studying A-levels at the local sixth form college, Roger was invited to join a new A level photography course, as
the lecturer was desperately short of student numbers and Roger was facing being expelled from college. It was life changing and
after completing his A levels, he began an apprenticeship as an industrial photographer for a large international car components manufacturer.
It proved to be a valuable grounding, but his love was for documentary photography and in 1982, Roger gained a place
on the prestigious Documentary Photography course, under the leadership of Magnum photographer, David Hurn.
On completion, Roger began to work for national and international newspapers and magazines. His work gained international recognition, especially his work in coal mining areas
during the 1984/85 miners' strike.
This early work led to commissions in the USA and the UK, regularly exhibiting in numerous group and solo exhibitions.
Roger has presented lectures in both the UK and USA and has also worked as a lecturer in lens based media. But his philosophy has always been 'practice what you preach'. "Many
in academia talk a good talk and not practice what they preach!"
In more recent years, Roger has worked on moving image assignments, recently directing a full length cinematic documentary, titled 'Pride in our Valley'.
Hobbies include playing rugby at the tender age of 60, fitness training and playing the drums.