I am human
and there’s proof.
The homepage image highlights who I am. Every photograph I capture is shaped by my character. They each come with a story behind their creation, even if it is something trivial like stopping for a Starbucks’ coffee in Shanghai that delayed me sufficiently, but timed me perfectly, to take my favourite image.
Although we strive for perfection in our work, it is ironic that it is the mistakes that make us human. It is already in our DNA, literally; the mistakes in genetics lead to our evolution. This is something I have chosen to explore in a few one-off pieces. When they are ready, they will be published here, along with the stories of their production that make them uniquely human creations.
One project is called Pointless which explores human’s endeavours, many of which are pointless, and is scheduled for completion in approximately seven years. I hope it’s not pointless.
BIOGRAPHY
I was born in Yorkshire, UK, in 1982. Introduced to photography by my Dad, I was trusted with my first camera at the age of six. Despite it being the Snappy Snaps camera (given free with each film development), the basic features evidently ignited my interest in photography. Progressing to slightly more sophisticated SLR cameras (with the kind help from my Mum) and then embracing digital cameras early on, I was able to develop these skills further and experiment.
After I graduated in 2004 with an MSci in physics from Imperial College London, I pursued my passion and began a freelance career in photography. Soon after embarking on this journey, I photographed London extensively and was given my first exhibition in London. I found my subject and I have specialised in photography of cities ever since.
Over the last twenty-two years my work has been collected by clients in the UK, China, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore and the US.
hand production
The raw digital images are all taken by me using Canon cameras. They are then edited by me on my computer (Apple, I’m a creative). The final images are then sent to Gage who works at a specialist printer based in Soho, London (Bayeux), and printed by Iris who checks the print’s quality and colour balance, before being sent to Dean and Keith (KD Fine Art Solutions) who mount the photograph directly onto aluminium or onto Diasec. The final piece is then collected by an art courier, John (John Harper Delivers) before being installed by Anton (Artwork Install).
A lot of hands are involved in the production and installation of my artwork.
Alex is a real pleasure to work with. I chose a selection of works from his extensive range of London landmarks. He has a real eye for the distinctive shot. He expertly presented them in a very sharp and clear, high quality diasec medium and then arranged for an impressive installation.
-Ian Gatt KC
The eye of a human and the perseverance of editing
To demonstrate the journey a photograph takes from the initial capture through to the final edit, I have put together examples from the collection The Longer Exposure, all edited by me personally.
