For as long as I can remember, photography has been the way I process the world around me. I’ve always been drawn to contrast — evolving street scenes, landscapes that feel heavy, and the kind of people that can make even an ordinary second feel unique. My first 35mm SLR and discovering a love for developing film in a darkroom during 9th grade set everything in motion. It eventually led to years of traveling throughout the U.S, typically with a camera close by.

No matter where I went, Colorado always pulled me back. The mountains, the weather, the isolation, the mood — it all became part of how I see and photograph the world. My eyes focus mostly on atmosphere and emotion over perfection. While I typically focus on the more artistic and unscripted side of the camera, I’ve also worked with companies like Amanda’s Cantina, The Cliffhouse at Pikes Peak, HockeyBuzz, Kroger, VSCO and REMAX.

An inspiration behind my lens is my grandfather. He was an outdoorsman and photographer who loved Colorado deeply, and even though I lost him when I was very young, his connection to nature and photography has stayed with me since. In a lot of ways, picking up a camera feels like a way of staying connected.

Whether I’m out chasing weather, wandering city streets or standing somewhere quiet in the mountains, my goal is always the same — to create images that feel immersive and lasting

— Alex