Roger received a Degree in Film Production in 1993 from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Since receiving his degree Roger has lived and worked in Calgary, Winnipeg and Ottawa and has held a variety of positions in the film industry including cinematographer, lighting technician, lighting & grip co-ordinator at William F. White International Inc and Technical Director at The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa. Roger started off his film career working in the lighting and grip department and has held positions on variety of mainstream productions as a lighting technician, ranging from CBC's North of 60 series to the American television series Lonesome Dove. Roger now offers Cinematography services to the local independent film scene in Ottawa.