Good lord, you want to know about me? Well, the best place to start is probably my blog since it contains my most recent ramblings. However, if you want to find out a bit more about me and what makes me traipse all over the world taking photographs, read on.
So why photography? Well, my passion for photography is really caused by a combination of factors. Firstly, when I was little I began to notice how absolutely gorgeous the world can be: beams of light hitting trees would make me stand and stare and sunsets would have me mesmerised for hours (well actually most sunsets last less than an hour but let’s not be picky..). Then school dealt me a cruel blow, teaching me that I really couldn’t draw. Photography it was then.
So how on earth did I get into this as a job? Well, I love technology. I’ve always wanted the latest thing and wish I could step into the future. As such in 2004 I bought pretty much the first digital SLR available on the market. The exact reasons why shall remain hidden (unless you ask me in a meeting) but needless to say it had something to do with a girl. Anyway, from that point on I really didn’t look back. I’ve experimented day after day since, refusing to be ruled by the old ways of film. Instead I’ve tried to push the barriers of what I can achieve. Hopefully after looking at my site you’ll agree it’s been a bit of a success.
Finally, I love the great outdoors. I’ve been known to climb, sail, fly planes and even on occasion jump out of them (I got convinced out of continuing that one after having a parachute malfunction on me…). Oh, and while at university I spent 5 years in the Territorial Army as an Artillery gun commander. I would much rather be sat in a field huddled by a fire to keep the mosquitoes away than huddled beside my computer watching the rain outside. I love being outside and I love meeting new people. I think this is one of the main reasons I love photography so much: the diversity of the locations and the social aspects of it all. With photography every shoot is a bit of adventure and, needless to say, I love adventure.
Okay, that wasn’t quite finally: how could I forget travel? I love to travel. I blame my parents: they gave me the wanderlust from a very early age. I’ve been working through my continent list recently and so far I’ve got all bar Australasia and Antarctica ticked off. So if you’re planning a destination wedding I’d love to hear from you!
Right, well I best get back to the photos. If there’s anything more you want to know, feel free to ask!
More adventures soon,
Alex
