About Alex

 

Photographer + Story Teller

My greatest passion in life is people and telling their stories. More intentionally, my passion is telling your story. I get to do this through the lens of my camera. What started as a fun hobby in high school has turned into a fulfilling career that has proven to be one of my greatest privileges in life. It’s a remarkable thing getting to spend an afternoon, or even a whole day with people that have stories they want to remember, who have chosen and trusted me with the task of capturing them. Because of that, they are then able to look back on a gallery of pictures that collectively capture who they are, and tells part of their story. They are able to re-live pivotal moments that mean so much. After doing this for over five years, I’ve realized one of the greatest compliments I can receive is, “You captured our personalities and relationship perfectly!” I am so grateful to my many clients that have allowed me the opportunity to do so.

Speaking of stories…..

A little bit about me: I am a Gaborone, Botswana native that somehow ended up in Davenport, Iowa. Botswana is a country just a few thousand miles away, across the Atlantic Ocean on the continent of Africa . I was born there during the 16 years my parents spent in Africa. When I was ten years old, they made the decision to move our family to New Haven, Connecticut. This is where I spent most of my teen years until I moved to Indianapolis, Indiana for college where I met, and fell in love with Claire Elyse (THAT BEAUTIFUL GIRL NEXT TO ME IN THE PICTURE ABOVE). We recently got married this past year on August 7th, 2021 (whoo hooo!) and we now live in the Quad Cities area in Davenport, Iowa. There are so many adventures I’ve already been blessed to go on; from traveling all over the world, to marrying my best friend, to settling down in the midwest. But, I am honestly just so thankful I get do photography as an extension of that.

Why should I pick you as my photographer?

Don’t….

If you don’t enjoy having fun… Seriously, if you don’t like having fun I’m definitely not your guy.

I am your guy if:

  • YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO GET YOUR PICTURES WITHIN A MONTH OF YOUR WEDDING. After many years in the industry, I know one of the biggest frustrations clients face is lack of follow through on a promised timeline by their photographer. So, this is very important to me! I know you as a client are eager to see the images captured from your big day or shoot. So I work hard to stay within the timeline I have promised you.

  • If you don’t want to be treated like a number or just another wedding. I recognize the responsibility of capturing the biggest day of your life. It is a privilege to spent almost every moment of it alongside you.

  • If you need someone to help tie the perfect double windsor knot for all the groomsmen’s ties? I’ve got you, I wore a tie every day for four years in college…

  • If you want a photographer who understands “photographer” is just the job title and totally not the description. I want your day to be perfect and will do absolutely anything to see it happen! I’ve done everything from being a witness on a marriage license, to standing knee deep in a river for the perfect shot.

  • I really focus a lot on capturing the candid moments of your day. Whether that’s during a wedding, family photo session, or business event, candid pictures capture who you are as a couple, family, or company. Specific, posed photos are important but I also love helping you feel comfortable enough to be yourself in front of a camera in order for you to see those moments and look back on them.

  • Stressed out about your wedding day timeline? We will have several calls or in person meetings before your wedding to make sure your day is planned perfectly!

  • I’m definitely your guy if you want someone with the experience of photographing over 150 weddings. I’m here to take some stress off your shoulders and tell your story.