12/29/2025
Today, the Lakeville Homes family is heartbroken.
We are devastated to share that Robert Brittingham, the photographer who documented our work for the past two and a half years, passed away suddenly from a heart attack.
Robert didn’t just photograph our projects. He helped shape who we are today. Lakeville has been around for 40 years, but he gave us a fresh, modern look. His images and drone work brought our custom homes, remodels, and additions to life. The photos you see here, some of our favorites, are the work we built our new website and branding around, and the work we proudly submitted for industry awards because he made us look so good.
On a personal note, I (Kellie) spent 20 years in TV news, and working creatively with Robert on shoot days brought back something I deeply missed. Sometimes I’d feel anxious heading into an important shoot, but the moment he arrived, I knew everything would be handled with care, humor, and heart. He knew exactly what to do. He was part of our team.
And beyond the camera, he became our friend. He handled complicated dynamics with grace, told the best stories, talked Ohio, Audis, Mini Coopers, and listened patiently as I talked about MY Audi and MY kids, including my son, Cooper.
I’m deeply grateful that I told him how much we appreciated him and that he heard it. A sad but important reminder to let people know how you feel.
We celebrate Robert, his incredible talent, and the person behind the lens. He will always be part of Lakeville.